Le'Veon Bell Fantasy Football Week 3 Scouting Report

Le'Veon Bell
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Age: 32
Weight: 225 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
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by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 20, 2019 · 11:23 AM EDT

NYJ RB LeVeon Bell - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at New England
In his second game with New York, LeVeon Bell put up Steeler-like numbers for the Jets. He had 31 touches for 129 yards and was on the field a lot again. The touches are likely to stay where they are but the production should take a dip as the quarterback situation is not good for the Jets. Third-string quarterback Luke Falk will get his first career start so all New York players fantasy value will take a hit.

The matchup for Bell is decent as the Patriots were ranked only 24th in aFPA to running backs in 2018. We expect Bell to still have good numbers, just not like Week 2. Start Bell as high-end RB2 against New England. Until QB Sam Darnold returns, Bell will have some issues as will the Jets offense.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 13, 2019 · 12:25 PM EDT

NYJ RB LeVeon Bell - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs Cleveland
LeVeon Bell had a pretty good start to his Jets career with 23 touches for 92 yards and a touchdown. His value is very good in PPR leagues because the Jets did use him as in a similar way as the Steelers used to. One issue was Bell did injure his shoulder but he is expected to play Monday.

Bell will face the Browns who are 21st in aFPA to running backs after the first week. The Jets might have to rely even more on Bell as QB Sam Darnold will not play. This hurts his value because Cleveland knows the Jets will have to ride Bell.

Bell is still a good play for Week 2, but probably only a high-end RB2. He will get the touches but it will be hard to have great results with the Browns game-planning to stop him will be their main priority.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 05, 2019 · 6:25 PM EDT

NYJ RB LeVeon Bell - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs Buffalo
Leveon Bell makes his Jets debut at home against the Bills. The veteran back should be fresh after taking off the 2018 season. He also should be able to put up good numbers as he did during his time in Pittsburgh.

Bell faces a Buffalo defense that was 26th in aFPA to running backs in 2018. So, it's a great matchup for Bell and the Jets. We expect him to get 22-25 touches and the main focus of the Jets offensive game plan.

It is safe to say Bell will be an RB1 most weeks and that can be said for Week 1 although at the low-end. Start him in all leagues and formats and he will be even a better play in PPR leagues if QB Sam Darnold can find him in the passing game.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jul 15, 2019 · 9:36 AM EDT

NYJ RB LeVeon Bell - 2019 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

The talent level of LeVeon Bell is unquestionable. The new Jets running back was one of the best in the league in Pittsburgh. Now, he will try to replicate that success for Gang Green. Bell did lead the NFL in touches in 2017, his last full season for the Steelers, including 321 carries. His presence in the passing game is what sets him apart from other backs in the league. He had at least 75 receptions in the three seasons he was healthy and is one of the most versatile backs in the NFL.

Fantasy Downside

Although Bell was effective, he did miss time on the field including sitting out 2018. Could there be rust? Possibly. But he also missed games because of injury (10 in 2015) and suspension (3 games in 2016). Only in 2014 did he play a full season. One other red flag is that he went from 4.9 yards per carry in 2015 and 2016, to 4.0 yards per carry in 2017.

2019 Bottom Line

Bell got his money so you hope he shuts up and plays football. Because when he does, he is a very good running back and a great fantasy addition to your team. However, he is risky too and we don’t think he will be in the top tier of backs in 2019. He is definitely a top 10 fantasy running back but he probably won’t equal the numbers he put up in Pittsburgh. Bell has been going in the mid to late first round in drafts and that’s about right. He is just on the outside of the elite backs but will give you 1,500 total yards in 2019.

by Dale Lolley

· Sep 06, 2018 · 10:38 PM EDT

PIT RB LeVeon Bell - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Cleveland Browns

LeVeon Bell will likely not play this week and could possibly sit out until Week 10. Keep an eye on the newswire to find out his official playing status for this week and beyond.

by Dale Lolley

· Jul 13, 2018 · 10:08 PM EDT

PIT RB LeVeon Bell - 2018 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

A healthy LeVeon Bell can be marked down for 2,000+ total yards and a dozen scores. And a healthy portion of that is going to come in the passing game, where he recorded 85 receptions last season. Bell also should be motivated to once again be a workhorse this season after leading the NFL in touches last season.

Fantasy Downside

Did he dodge a bullet last season by not getting hurt after skipping training camp and showing up days before the opener? That's likely to happen again this year, so there's a chance he gets off to another slow start as he did last season, when he averaged 3.2 yards per carry in the first two games. But, that was against two top-10 run defenses. His average per carry also fell to 4.0 yards last season, down from 4.9 the year before

2018 Bottom Line

You know what you're getting with Bell. He's going to get you right around his career average of 129 total yards per game and average just under a touchdown per game. He also had 107 targets last season, the second time in his career he topped 100. He's good in yardage leagues. He's great in PPR formats and should be in consideration for the top pick. His only drawback is that he won't break a lot of long runs, but you can live with that if he's doing everything else. His workload and talent make him a top-three fantasy pick.

by Dale Lolley

· Jan 12, 2018 · 12:26 AM EST

PIT RB LeVeon Bell - Week 19 Fantasy Football Outlook

Divisional Round vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

After resting in Week 17, LeVeon Bell will be a key part of the Steelers attack this week against a tough Jacksonville defense. As good as Jacksonville's pass defense has been this season, it can be had on the ground. That included 75 yards on the ground last week to LeSean McCoy on a sprained ankle. Bell should be the top running back option in fantasy football this week as he gets somewhere around 30 touches.