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Bland backfield brings Lions' rush to crawl

Allen Park — Through six games, the Lions look like they won't have a designated feature running back.

The Lions are using a three-headed attack with Theo Riddick, Ameer Abdullah, and Joique Bell or Zach Zenner, although Zenner is on injured reserve.

But the production hasn't been memorable.

*Riddick has been good as a receiver, but has nine carries.

*Abdullah leads the team with 54 carries but has fumbled three times, and he's had to talk about rebuilding the coaches' trust after the last two games.

*Bell will return Sunday against the Vikings after missing the last three games, and has 22 on his first 20 carries.