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 23, 2015 · 3:28 PM EDT

DET RB Ameer Abdullah - Week 3, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Denver
The Lions ground game had all kinds of problems last week at the Vikings, with Ameer Abdullah rushing for just nine yards on six carries. He also caught a nine-yard pass in the loss. It was quite a difference for the rookie, after he got his career off to a good start in Week 1 at San Diego. The Broncos are allowing an average of just 243 total yards through the first two games, so it could be another tough showing for Abdullah and the Lions RBs, especially if they're playing without Matthew Stafford.

by Scot Berggren

· Sep 17, 2015 · 6:43 PM EDT

DET RB Ameer Abdullah - Week 2, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Minnesota
Welcome to the NFL, kid. Ameer Abdullah’s first NFL carry went for a 24 yard TD last week in San Diego. On the afternoon, the rookie returned kicks, led the team with seven rushes for 50 yards and also caught four passes for 44 additional yards. Ameer’s 11 touches were three more than Joique Bell’s and he definitely looked like the better RB for the Lions. The Vikings had all sorts of trouble slowing down Carlos Hyde on Monday night, so Abdullah could make for a sneaky start this week.

by Scot Berggren

· Sep 10, 2015 · 8:27 PM EDT

DET RB Ameer Abdullah - Week 1, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. San Diego
With Joique Bell missing all of training camp and preseason action, rookie RB Ameer Abdullah got a chance to run with the first team and impressed the coaching staff. Bell is healthy now and will start in the opener, but may be limited based on his lack of action so far in 2015. While the majority of the touches should go to Bell, expect to see Abdullah get his fair share of snaps in San Diego. However, he doesn’t make for a great fantasy start in Week 1.

by Scot Berggren

· Aug 11, 2015 · 8:16 PM EDT

DET RB Ameer Abdullah - 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
The rookie was drafted in the second round after rushing for over 1,600 yards in both his junior and senior seasons at Nebraska. With incumbent Joique Bell recovering from off-season surgeries, Ameer Abdullah has had an opportunity to shine and he’s been impressive so far. He will steal some touches from Bell, likely as the team’s No. 2 RB when the regular season begins.

Fantasy Downside
Joique will be the starter and receive the majority of the carries – at least early on in the year. Ameer needs to cut down on the fumbling problems that plagued him in college. And, being a long-term feature back in the NFL may be challenge, as he’s just 5’9” and 205 pounds.

Bottom Line
Abdullah will definitely be an important part of the Detroit offense this season, averaging around 12-15 touches per contest. As a Cornhusker, he had a knack for making big plays, with the ability to change directions and accelerate on a dime. While he’ll backup Bell for the early part of the season, likely being a bigger threat in the passing game, Ameer is worthy of a mid to late-round draft pick – especially in keeper leagues.