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Mike Bell
RB | New Orleans Saints
| ATT | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | RANK | FSP |
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Archived News (10-2009)
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[+] October 31st 2009 1 Updates
10:00 AM EST (1)
1.
Bell willing to wait his turn
Source (fanball.com)
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The New Orleans Times-Picayune is reporting that Saints running back Mike Bell is willing to be patient and wait for his turn to carry the ball. Bell didn't get his first action last week until near the end of the third quarter, but he finished with 12 carries for 80 yards.
Our View: Bell has been excellent when healthy for the Saints this season, but he will continue to split carries with Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush. He is worth owning, but the timeshare hurts his value as a starting fantasy back. He is best served as a backup for your team, but is serviceable during bye weeks.
[+] October 29th 2009 1 Updates
11:00 AM EST (1)
1.
Mike Bell played 19 snaps against the Dolphins Sunday, with
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Mike Bell played 19 snaps against the Dolphins Sunday, with 18 coming in the second half. Coach Sean Payton continues to use Bell as a "closer." Pierre Thomas was the main back in the first half, but it's clear Payton wants to use Bell as defenses get worn down. [...]
[+] October 26th 2009 1 Updates
4:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Bell rushed for 80 yards on 12 carries in the Saints' 46-34
Bell rushed for 80 yards on 12 carries in the Saints' 46-34 comeback victory in Miami on Sunday.
Impacts: Bell has 80 yards or more in three of his four games this season and failed to score a touchdown for the first time in three games Sunday.
[+] October 25th 2009 6 Updates
11:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Bell leads Saints in rushing Week 7
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Saints RB Mike Bell was the team's leading rusher on Sunday in a Week 7 win over the Dolphins. He carried the ball 12 times for a total of 35 yards. His longest run of the game went for 35 yards. Bell failed to catch a pass in the contest. [...]
10:00 PM EST (3)
1.
Bush finds the end zone
Source (fanball.com)
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Reggie Bush gained just 26 yards off three carries and receptions a piece, though he did find paydirt on a 10-yard reverse play.
Our View: Bush had one of his signature sideline dives on the touchdown. Bush remains one of the speedier and most agile backs in the league, and while he'll continue to be outcarried by Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell, Bush will remain a factor in the air and on gadget plays.
2.
Bell tops Thomas in carries and yards
Source (fanball.com)
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Mike Bell ran well against the Dolphins on Sunday, gaining 80 yards off 12 carries.
Our View: Meanwhile, Pierre Thomas gained just 30 yards on eight carries. Bell also received the Saints' goal-line carries, although he failed to convert. At this point, it looks like Bell and Thomas are in a near-even timeshare, with Reggie Bush remaining in the mix as well. All three have value, though they may not be the most consistent fantasy options as they continue to split the halfback workload.
3.
Thomas gets little going against Miami
Source (fanball.com)
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Pierre Thomas gained just 30 yards off eight carries on Sunday, compared to Mike Bell's 80 off of 12.
Our View: Bell has been the bane of Thomas' fantasy owners' existence, and it doesn't look like he'll be fazed out anytime soon. Bell also received New Orleans' goal-line carries, and Thomas owners had to be happy that Bell didn't convert. Still, this situation looks to be in full-blown platoon mode, with Reggie Bush remaining in the mix as well, so temper your expectations for Thomas going forward.
9:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Bell had a team-high 12 carries for 80 yards in Sunday's 46-34
Source (rotowire.com)
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Bell had a team-high 12 carries for 80 yards in Sunday's 46-34 win at Miami. [...]
8:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Mike Bell rushed 12 times for 80 yards against the Dolphins
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Mike Bell rushed 12 times for 80 yards against the Dolphins in Week 7. He's not going away. Bell was a key player in the Saints' comeback, providing the team with fresh legs while keeping the Dolphins' swarming pass rush honest. [...]
[+] October 23rd 2009 1 Updates
4:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Bell to ring true vs. Miami?
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Saints RB Mike Bell, who split carries 50/50 with Pierre Thomas and scored in Week 6, will try to produce again in Week 7 at Miami. The Dolphins rank third against the run (76.4 yards) and fourth in yards per carry given up (3.4). [...]
[+] October 22nd 2009 2 Updates
1:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Beat writer Jeff Duncan says it looks like Mike Bell will be
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Beat writer Jeff Duncan says it looks like Mike Bell will be the Saints' "closer." Bell was used as a short-yardage/goal-line back last week while Pierre Thomas got most of the work when the game was in question. [...]
12:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Beat writer Jeff Duncan says it looks like Mike Bell will be
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Beat writer Jeff Duncan says it looks like Mike Bell will be the Saints' "closer." Bell was used as a short-yardage/goal-line back last week while Pierre Thomas got most of the work when the game was in question. [...]
[+] October 19th 2009 1 Updates
10:00 AM EST (1)
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Bell (knee) ran for 34 yards on 15 carries and scored a touchdown
Source (rotowire.com)
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Bell (knee) ran for 34 yards on 15 carries and scored a touchdown on fourth down on the Saints' opening drive Sunday against the Giants. [...]
[+] October 18th 2009 3 Updates
6:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Bell finds end zone in Week 6
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Saints RB Pierre Thomas rushed for a team-high 72 yards in Week 6 against the Giants. He split carries with Mike Bell evenly, with both running backs getting 15 carries. Bell finished with 34 yards and a touchdown. [...]
2.
Mike Bell rushed 15 times for 34 yards and a touchdown against
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Mike Bell rushed 15 times for 34 yards and a touchdown against the Giants in Week 6. Meet your new touchdown vulture. Bell got as many carries as Pierre Thomas, but most of his work came in garbage time. [...]
5:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Pierre Thomas looks good for Saints
Source (fanball.com)
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Pierre Thomas looked good in Sunday's 48-27 win over the Giants at the Superdome, as he racked up 72 rushing yards on 15 carries, with a long of 25. Mike Bell also had 15 carries for 34 yards and a touchdown.
Our View: Thomas proved he is capable of being a solid fantasy running back, if the Saints will just feature him and give him a larger workload. Bell's two-yard touchdown had to be frustrating for fantasy owners of Thomas.
[+] October 16th 2009 4 Updates
11:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Bell and Thomas expected to play
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: New Orleans RBs Mike Bell (knee) and Pierre Thomas (hamstring) have been listed as probable for the team's Week 6 game against the Giants. Bell was able to participate in practice in full all week while Thomas was limited. [...]
3:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Saints | Bell probable foe Week 6
New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 16. He is listed as probable for Week 6.
2.
Bell (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against
Source (rotowire.com)
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Bell (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Giants, the Saints' official site reports. [...]
2:00 PM EST (1)
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Saints RB Mike Bell (knee, probable) practiced fully again Friday.
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Saints RB Mike Bell (knee, probable) practiced fully again Friday. Bell put in a complete practice week, but Pierre Thomas is also listed as probable and seems likely to resume feature back duties against the Giants. [...]
[+] October 15th 2009 4 Updates
7:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Bell a full participant on Thursday
Source (fanball.com)
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Mike Bell (hamstring) again fully participated in practice on Thursday.
Our View: He will play against the Giants this weekend. However, with Pierre Thomas again firmly entrenched as the Saints' starting running back, don't expect him to get many carries. With Thomas being injury prone, however, Bell could again come into some value down the line in 2009.
6:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Saints | Bell practices Thursday
New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 15. He likely will be able to play in Week 6.
3:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Thomas limited with hammy injury
Source (fanball.com)
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According to Jeff Duncan on Twitter, Saints running back Pierre Thomas was limited in practice on Thursday.
Our View: Thomas is dealing with a hamstring injury, but is still expected to play on Sunday. He has yet to practice in full this week, but Friday could be the day. If it isn't his workload would likely be limited and he'd cede carries to Mike Bell.
10:00 AM EST (1)
1.
NFL: Thomas’ Ankle Acts Up Again
Source (nfldraftbible.com)
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The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Pierre Thomas was limited in Saints practice Wednesday with an ankle injury.Mancini’s Take: Thomas is a wonderful back, but his durability issues are what’s keeping him from becoming a top-10 star player at his position. In the Saint backfield, Reggie Bush is the h’orderve, while Thomas is the 24-ounce Texas rib-eye that gains the tough yards. This week, however, Mike Bell returns from his most recent ailment. It would be foolish...
[+] October 14th 2009 8 Updates
7:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) has resumed practicing without limitations.
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) has resumed practicing without limitations. Despite his lack of special teams value, the Saints may have to use Bell Sunday against the Giants because Pierre Thomas is suddenly dealing with a bum ankle. [...]
2.
Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) has resumed practicing without limitations.
Source (rotoworld.com)
(RB - no) | 0 comments.
Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) has resumed practicing without limitations. Despite his lack of special teams value, the Saints may have to use Bell Sunday against the Giants because Pierre Thomas is suddenly dealing with a bum ankle. [...]
6:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) has resumed practicing without limitations.
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) has resumed practicing without limitations. Despite his lack of special teams value, the Saints may have to keep Bell active Sunday against the Giants because Pierre Thomas is suddenly dealing with a bum ankle. [...]
5:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Saints | Bell practices Wednesday
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.
4:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Saints | Bell says he is ready to play in Week 6
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) said he will be ready to play in Week 6.
2.
Bell set to return
Source (fanball.com)
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Mike Bell (hamstring) says he is "good to go" against the Giants this weekend after missing New Orleans' previous two games, according to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Our View: Bell electrified the fantasy football playing world when he rushed for 229 yards out of nowhere in the season's first two weeks, but Pierre Thomas has reasserted himself as New Orleans' number one back in his absence, and until Thomas gets hurt again, Bell probably won't have much value.
3:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Bell (knee) participated fully in Wednesday's practice, the
Source (rotowire.com)
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Bell (knee) participated fully in Wednesday's practice, the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Jeff Duncan reports. [...]
2:00 PM EST (1)
1.
With Bell (knee) healthy coming off a bye week, the Saints'
Source (rotowire.com)
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With Bell (knee) healthy coming off a bye week, the Saints' will deploy the healthy trio of Pierre Thomas, Bell, and Reggie Bush for the first time all year, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. [...]
[+] October 7th 2009 1 Updates
11:00 AM EST (1)
1.
Bell to be "full go" next Monday
Source (fanball.com)
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Mike Bell (knee) will be "full go" when the Saints return to practice next Monday following their bye week, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. He is expected to play in Week 6 against the Giants.
Our View: Bell has missed the team's past two games, two games in which Pierre Thomas re-established himself as the team's feature runner. He should still see some carries once he is able to get back on the field, though.
[+] October 6th 2009 7 Updates
8:00 PM EST (3)
1.
Scout.com's Adam Caplan confirms that Mike Bell (sprained MCL)
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Scout.com's Adam Caplan confirms that Mike Bell (sprained MCL) has been medically cleared to resume playing. Bell should fall in line as New Orleans' No. [...]
2.
Scout.com's Adam Caplan confirms that Mike Bell (sprained MCL)
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Scout.com's Adam Caplan confirms that Mike Bell (sprained MCL) has been medically cleared to resume playing. Bell should fall in line as New Orleans' No. [...]
3.
Scout.com's Adam Caplan confirms that Mike Bell (sprained MCL)
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Scout.com's Adam Caplan confirms that Mike Bell (sprained MCL) has been medically cleared to resume playing. Bell will likely fall in line as New Orleans' No. [...]
7:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Mike Bell Expects To Be Ready Week 6
Source (fftoday.com)
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Returns To Undefined Role In Saints' Backfield
Tailback Mike Bell (RB, DL) said he'll be "full go" before the New Orleans Saints returned to practice Monday. He missed the past two weeks with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee."I've got a lot of built-up tension from sitting these past two weeks, so I'll be running with even more aggression," said Bell, who said he plans to spend the rest of this week in New Orleans to get himself into "game shape". I've got to do some more running to get my wind back, and I want to do more cutting and things like that."The Saints will have to figure out how to split carries between Bell, Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush - but clearly that's a good problem to have. Thomas, who came back from his own MCL sprain two weeks ago, said he has continued to feel better and plans to dump his knee brace next week. (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
FF Today's Take: While the paper states the workload split is a good problem to have for the Saints, it's a potential headache once again for fantasy owners. A likely scenario could involve cutting Bush's nine rushing attempts/game average down to about five or six and splitting the remaining 20 or so carries fairly evenly between Thomas and Bell. There was some talk earlier in the season about Bell taking over goal-line carries, but both players have proven to be adept in short yardage. Expect Thomas and Bell to alternate good games with Thomas being the slightly more valuable player of the two.
6:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Saints | Bell says he will practice next week
Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) said he will be able to practice fully next week.
5:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Bell, who has missed the past two games with a sprained MCL,
Source (rotowire.com)
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Bell, who has missed the past two games with a sprained MCL, said he'll be "full go" next week, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. [...]
4:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) confirmed that he'll be "full
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) confirmed that he'll be "full go" when the team returns to practice following the Week 5 bye. Pierre Thomas, who continues to get closer to 100 percent after his own early-season sprain, will dump his knee brace next week. [...]
[+] October 5th 2009 4 Updates
8:00 PM EST (2)
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Bell (knee) will return for the Saints' next game Oct. 18 against
Source (rotowire.com)
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Bell (knee) will return for the Saints' next game Oct. 18 against the Giants, according to Saints' beat writer Jeff Dunacan's twitter page. [...]
2.
According to Saints' beat writer Jeff Dunacan's twitter page,
Source (rotowire.com)
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According to Saints' beat writer Jeff Dunacan's twitter page, Bell (knee) will return for the Saints' next game Oct. 18th against the Giants. [...]
4:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Bell could return after bye week
Source (CBSSports.com)
(RB - no) | 0 comments.
News: The bye week, while early, is coming at a good time for the Saints in Week 5 because of their injuries. Coach Sean Payton specifically mentioned Monday that RB Mike Bell could return to action in Week 6 against the Giants. Bell has missed the past two weeks with a knee injury. [...]
1:00 PM EST (1)
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Coach Sean Payton said he expects Mike Bell (knee) to be healthy
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Coach Sean Payton said he expects Mike Bell (knee) to be healthy and ready when the Saints come out of their bye. At this point, Bell can only be considered a handcuff to Pierre Thomas, who has looked really sharp in two straight games. [...]
[+] October 4th 2009 1 Updates
3:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Saints declared RB Mike Bell, third QB Chase Daniel, WR Rod
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Saints declared RB Mike Bell, third QB Chase Daniel, WR Rod Harper, TE Darnell Dinkins, DT Kendrick Clancy, LB JoLonn Dunbar, OT Jermon Bushrod and CB Malcolm Jenkins inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets. [...]
[+] October 3rd 2009 1 Updates
02:00 AM EST (1)
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Bell out until at least Week 6
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: New Orleans RB Mike Bell (knee) has been ruled out of the team's Week 4 game against the Jets. This will be the second straight game that Bell has missed. [...]
[+] October 2nd 2009 6 Updates
10:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Bell out until at least Week 6
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: New Orleans RB Mike Bell (knee) has been ruled out of the team's Week 5 game against the Jets. This will be the second straight game that Bell has missed. [...]
4:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Saints | Bell misses practice Friday
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 2. He has been ruled out of the team's Week 4 game.
3:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Bell (knee) is officially out for Sunday's game against the
Source (rotowire.com)
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Bell (knee) is officially out for Sunday's game against the Jets, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. [...]
12:00 PM EST (1)
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According to FoxSports.com's Jay Glazer, the Saints will hold
Source (rotoworld.com)
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According to FoxSports.com's Jay Glazer, the Saints will hold Mike Bell (MCL sprain) out until after their Week 5 bye. He's out for this week's game against the Jets, with Pierre Thomas handling the lead back role. [...]
11:00 AM EST (2)
1.
Saints | Bell out for Week 4
Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) will not play in Week 4. The Saints would like to wait until after their bye week to have him play again.
2.
According to FoxSports.com's Jay Glazer, the Saints will hold
Source (rotoworld.com)
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According to FoxSports.com's Jay Glazer, the Saints will hold Mike Bell (MCL sprain) out until after their Week 5 bye. He's out for this week's game against the Jets, with Pierre Thomas handling the lead back role. [...]
[+] October 1st 2009 3 Updates
5:00 PM EST (2)
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Saints RB Mike Bell (MCL sprain) missed practice again on Thursday.
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Saints RB Mike Bell (MCL sprain) missed practice again on Thursday. Lynell Hamilton will back up Pierre Thomas this week. The Saints have a bye next week, so Bell is likely targeting Week 6 against the Giants for his return. [...]
2.
Bell (right knee) did not practice again Thursday, the New
Source (rotowire.com)
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Bell (right knee) did not practice again Thursday, the New Orleans Times Picayune reports. [...]
4:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Saints | Bell misses practice Thursday
New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 1. He likely will not play in Week 4, but could be back for Week 6.
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Mike Bell Fantasy Scoring
Top| Week | Rush Yds | Rec Yds | Rush TDs | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 32 |
| 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| 8 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| 7 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 27 |
| 6 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 24 |
| 2 | 86 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 31 |
| 1 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 25 |
| Totals: | 439 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 49 |
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jason on Sep 28 2009 says:
do we know how long he will be out for?
do we know how long he will be out for?
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