http://www.fantasysp.com/nfl_player_news/Mike_Bell FantasySP / NFL / Mike Bell Copyright 2009 654694 Mike Bell limped off the field in the second quarter Sunday with an apparent knee injury. Bell appeared to be injured at the end of a five-yard reception. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/654694 654694 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:10:18 EDT rotoworld.com 21 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/654694 Mike Bell limped off the field in the first half of today's game at Tampa Bay.

Our View: Bell may have injured his knee, but his status is yet to be updated. Pierre Thomas could see some extra carries while Bell is out. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/654689 654689 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:10:02 EDT fanball.com 21 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/654689 Saints RB Doesn't Make Trip To Tampa

Running back Reggie Bush and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis are not traveling with the New Orleans Saints for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. (ESPN)

FF Today's Take: Make sure Bush is out of your lineup. Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell (RB, DL) will handle the running back duties for New Orleans this week. Both are decent plays against a Tampa defense that struggles to stop the run. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/654288 654288 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:00:04 EDT fftoday.com 3 hours 31 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/654288 The Associated Press reports that a source close to the team confirmed that Reggie Bush (knee) did not travel with the Saints to Tampa for Sunday's game.

Our View: Looks like Bush is officially out for Week 11. He is expected to return to practice next week and will most likely be active for Week 12, but there was no reason to push him on Sunday. With Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell capable of handling the backfield duties, Bush getting extra rest just made sense. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/652917 652917 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:45:02 EDT fanball.com 1 days 2 hours 46 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/652917 Saints RB Not Ruled Out Yet

New Orleans Saints tailback Reggie Bush was held out of practice again Friday with a bruised left knee. But Coach Sean Payton didn't rule him out of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, officially listing him as questionable. "It's a knee bruise. With that, there's swelling, " said Payton, who considers Bush's injury more of a temporary issue than a long-term concern despite Bush's history of more significant left knee injuries. "It's just a matter of trying to keep it immobilized, ice, treatment, seeing where it's at tomorrow."Payton said Bush knows the Saints' offense well enough that he would be able to play Sunday even without practicing all week. But at the same time, he doesn't want to risk any setbacks if he's not close to 100 percent.Bush declined to speak to reporters Friday. (Times-Picayune)

FF Today's Take: Bush's history with knee injuries has made him a part time and inconsistent player in the Saints offense. At the very least, expect him to be limited this week if not Inactive. Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell (RB, DL) should see more work as result. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/652908 652908 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:35:01 EDT fftoday.com 1 days 2 hours 56 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/652908 Reggie Bush did not practice again on Friday because of a bruised knee, and is questionable for Sunday, according to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Our View: Consider this a questionable that might not actually play. With Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell both in the fold, there's no reason for New Orleans to run their former overall number two pick out there against a middling Redskins squad. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/651232 651232 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:05:01 EDT fanball.com 2 days 26 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/651232 Bell carried eight times for 30 yards Sunday in St. Louis. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/641941 641941 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:10:17 EDT rotowire.com 6 days 19 hours 21 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/641941 News: Saints RB Reggie Bush led all Saints running backs with 83 yards in Week 10 at St. Louis. He ran the ball just six times, however. He also caught two passes for 15 yards and had a touchdown both rushing and receiving. Pierre Thomas rushed a team-high 11 times in the game, but got just 37 yards. Mike Bell rushed eight times for 30 yards. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/641754 641754 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:00:01 EDT CBSSports.com 6 days 20 hours 31 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/641754 News: Saints RB Mike Bell, who had split carries nearly 50-50 with Pierre Thomas over the last few weeks, had only five for 17 yards against the Panthers in Week 9. Thomas had 13 carries for 50 yards. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/628857 628857 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:28:01 EDT CBSSports.com 13 days 17 hours 3 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/628857 Bell ran for just 17 yards on five carries in Sunday's 30-20 win over Carolina. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/628734 628734 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:20:14 EDT rotowire.com 13 days 18 hours 11 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/628734 Bell ran for just 17 yards on five carries in Sunday's 30-20 win over Carolina. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/628717 628717 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:15:15 EDT rotowire.com 13 days 18 hours 16 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/628717 Mike Bell was held to just 17 yards on five carries against the Panthers in Week 9. Bell only came into the game when Pierre Thomas needed a breather. He wasn't used as a situational short-yardage back or a red zone option. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/628578 628578 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:35:17 EDT rotoworld.com 13 days 18 hours 56 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/628578 Pierre Thomas carried the ball 13 times for 50 yards and a touchdown in the Saints 30-20 win over the Panthers in Week 9.

Our View: Thomas also hauled in five passes for and additional 31 yards in the game. It appears the Saints are trying to get him more involved in the offense as he got the bulk of the carries in this one. Mike Bell had just five opportunities to run the ball and only mustered 17 yards, so it looks as if Thomas is pulling ahead in the split duty situation. He now has three touchdowns in the last two weeks and should continue to get the majority of the red zone looks. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/628551 628551 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:25:01 EDT fanball.com 13 days 19 hours 6 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/628551 Bell had 17 carries for 49 yards and lost a fumble in the Saints' 35-27 win over Atlanta on Monday night. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/617914 617914 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 3:55:15 EDT rotowire.com 19 days 10 hours 36 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/617914 News: Saints RB Mike Bell, who ran for 80 yards on 12 carries last week at Miami, ran for only 49 yards on 17 carries Week 8 against the Falcons. He went without a touchdown for a second straight game. He also lost a fumble. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/617797 617797 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 2:00:01 EDT CBSSports.com 19 days 12 hours 31 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Mike_Bell/617797