LeVeon Bell Week 13 vs. Saints
Coming off a career-high 204-yard game before the bye against the Titans, LeVeon Bell has to be licking his chops after watching Justin Forsett have his way with the Saints. Add in the fact that LeGarrette Blount is no longer around to steal carries and Bell is looking like a fantasy monster the rest of the way, not that he wasn't already.
LeVeon Bell Week 11 vs. Titans
LeVeon Bell has gotten just 21 carries in the past two games, including 11 for 36 yards last week in New York. He's still getting his catches, but the Steelers want to get their running game going again. Look for Bell to bounce back in a strong way against a Tennessee run defense that is allowing over 130 yards rushing per game this season to go along with 10 TDs on the ground.
LeVeon Bell Week 10 vs. Jets
LeVeon Bell got a season-low 10 carries for 20 yards last week. He salvaged things by catching five passes for 38 yards and a touchdown. It marked the first time this season he's been held to fewer than 100 total yards in a game this season. Bell faces tough sledding against the Jets run defense this week - though much of New York's success against the run is tied to the fact it can't stop the pass at all. Thanks to his pass-catching ability, Bell will get his points. He's a solid start this week.
LeVeon Bell Week 9 vs. Ravens
LeVeon Bell has gained at least 100 total yards in all eight games this season and had another 148 total yards last week (92 rushing, 56 receiving). Bell has just two total touchdowns, but his yardage totals and his PPR value can't be argued. He had a season-low 107 total yards against the Ravens the first time around, but much of that was because the Steelers got behind and had to abandon the run. He'll be solid again this week.
Le'Veon Bell Week 8 vs. Colts
LeVeon Bell had just 12 carries for 57 yards against Houston, but more than made up for that by snagging a career-high eight receptions for 88 yards and a score. Only he and DeMarco Murray have topped 100 yards from scrimmage in every game this season, so even with a tough matchup against Indianapolis, he'll still have value, especially in PPR leagues. The Colts defense hasn't been nearly has good in any facet on the road and has allowed seven rushing touchdowns this season.
LeVeon Bell Week 7 vs. Texans
LeVeon Bell matched his Week 5 effort last week with another 82 yards on the ground, adding 23 yards receiving as well. He's had 100 total yards in all six games this season and is one of the safest fantasy backs going - though he has just one TD. Houston has given up four rushing touchdowns in six games this season, so there is some hope for Bell. He remains a strong start in all formats. Touchdowns are coming.
Le'Veon Bell Week 6 vs. Browns
LeVeon Bell put up more than 100 total yards for the fifth consecutive game, totaling 82 on the ground and another 36 through the air on five catches. He hammered Cleveland for 109 rushing and a touchdown and another 88 receiving on six receptions in Week 1. There's no reason to believe he can't come up with another strong effort this week.
LeVeon Bell Week 5 vs. Jaguars
Bell had another nice all-around effort last week, rushing for 63 yards and catching six passes for 46 yards. He's been over 100 total yards in every game this season. Jacksonville held San Diego to 42 yards on 19 carries last week, but that's because the Chargers don't have any healthy running backs. Bell is healthy and should be a very strong start.
LeVeon Bell Week 4 vs. Bucs
Before the season started, I said LeVeon Bell would put up 1,600 total yards this season. I might have underestimated. Bell is coming off a career-high 147-yard rushing game last week that included an 81-yard run that he actually didn't score on. He did give way to LeGarrette Blount in the fourth quarter of the blowout, but the Steelers' offense flows through Bell. Bell has emerged as one of the best all-around running backs in the league and has a nice, juicy matchup with the Bucs.
Le'Veon Bell Week 3 vs. Panthers
Le'Veon Bell put together another solid game last week despite limited touches, gaining 107 total yards on 16 touches (11 carries, five receptions). While Carolina's defense gets plenty of publicity, it has been easy to run on thus far, allowing 4.9 yards per rush. Bell is averaging 5.3 yards per carry, while his 11 receptions for 136 yards is also solid. He's a must-start in all fantasy formats.
