Ameer Abdullah Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Ameer Abdullah
RB
, Las Vegas Raiders

Age: 31
Weight: 203 lbs
Height: 5' 9"
College: Nebraska

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Depth Chart Ranking: 3

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
25.8	82	1	17	76

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by Scot Berggren

· Sep 26, 2017 · 10:59 AM EDT

DET RB Ameer Abdullah - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Minnesota Vikings

Versus the Falcons last Sunday, Ameer Abdullah once again led the Lions running game with 14 carries for 47 yards and he also caught 3 passes for 39 yards. While Zack Zenner saw his first action of 2017, Abdullah remains the clear No. 1 RB for Detroit. However, Abdullah has yet to find the end zone this season and has a tough matchup on the road against a Vikings defense that has yielded only 63 rushing yards per game. Abdullah should only be used as an RB2 play in Week 4.

by Scot Berggren

· Sep 21, 2017 · 2:16 AM EDT

DET RB Ameer Abdullah - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Outside of the 34-yard scamper to ice the win at the Giants on Monday night, Ameer Abdullah carried the ball 16 times for 52 yards. While he’ll continue to be the team’s workhorse, the fact is Lions running backs don’t have 100-yard rushing games frequently (none in 2016). In the first two weeks of the season, Atlanta has allowed only 92 rushing yards per game, so don’t expect Abdullah to reach the century mark on Sunday. He makes for an RB2 play.

by Scot Berggren

· Sep 12, 2017 · 8:13 PM EDT

DET RB Ameer Abdullah - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at New York Giants

In the win over Arizona last Sunday, Ameer Abdullah led the Lions ground game with 15 of the team’s 27 rushing attempts. However, he ran for just 30 yards and was limited to 11 yards on 3 grabs. Dwayne Washington backed up Abdullah, and was given the carries near the goal line, which isn’t a good sign for fantasy owners. While Ezekiel Elliott was able to plow through the Giants' defense for 104 yards last Sunday night, the Cowboys had the game well in hand and could rely on the ground game. Abdullah is not a strong play Monday night on the road.

by Scot Berggren

· Sep 05, 2017 · 11:05 AM EDT

DET RB Ameer Abdullah - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Arizona Cardinals

After playing in just two games in 2016, Ameer Abdullah missed the rest of the season with a foot injury. The third-year player had taken over the No. 1 running back spot and was beginning to show some promise after being drafted in the second round. Abdullah has breakaway speed, especially on the Ford Field turf. While he’ll share some time with Theo Riddick, especially on third downs, Abdullah should have a productive opening week.

by Scot Berggren

· Jul 21, 2017 · 4:02 AM EDT

DET RB Ameer Abdullah - 2017 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

After some fumbling problems limited his playing time during his rookie season, Ameer Abdullah’s 2016 campaign was cut short due to a foot injury that required surgery. He won the starting job heading in to the regular season, but finished with only 101 yards on 18 carries. Abdullah was fully cleared to return this past winter and believes he still has the capability to be a premier running back in the league. He has great speed, especially on the turf at Ford Field. Even with Theo Riddick on the roster, Abdullah is a receiving threat out of the backfield, having caught 25 passes in his first NFL season.

Fantasy Downside

Abdullah has been beaten up a bit in his first two professional seasons, missing most of last season. He also had offseason shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum. His career-high of carries is just 16 and he’s rushed for over 50 yards only four times in 18 games. Thanks to a poor offensive line, the Lions ground game has been a work in progress the past few of seasons, finishing last in 2015 and 30th in 2016 (82 yards per game).

2017 Bottom Line

If he remains healthy, Abdullah should lead the team in carries and yards. With his speed, Abdullah has the potential for some big games, especially if Detroit continues to feed him the rock. However, with Riddick being the primary pass-catcher out of the backfield and Zach Zenner stealing the short-yardage and goal-line carries, Ameer’s upside may be somewhat limited. Draft Abdullah expecting him to be your No. 2 RB, but he is definitely the back to own from this offense.

by Scot Berggren

· Sep 13, 2016 · 2:34 PM EDT

DET RB Ameer Abdullah - Week 2, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Tennessee
As the Detroit offense was having its way against the Colts last Sunday, Ameer Abdullah led the team with 12 carries for 63 yards. He also caught five passes for 57 yards and a TD. Matthew Stafford threw 39 passes, as just 24 running plays were called in the shootout. Ameer is the clear No. 1 back, with Theo Riddick receiving seven rushes and Dwayne Washington stealing a goal line score. Abdullah has another good matchup in the home opener this week, so keep him in your starting lineup.

by Scot Berggren

· Sep 02, 2016 · 4:08 PM EDT

DET RB Ameer Abdullah - Week 1, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Indianapolis
After splitting time with Joique Bell during his rookie campaign, Ameer Abdullah heads in to the ’16 regular season knowing that the starting RB role is his. He had some fumble issues last season, but the speedy back has the chance to take it to the house on any given play. While Theo Riddick will be the pass-catching specialist out of the backfield for the Lions, look for Ameer to finish with between 15-20 touches. Abdullah makes for a QB2 play in the opener at Indy.