Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown can stand on their individual accomplishments with the Pittsburgh Steelers to be included in any discussion about who rates as the NFL’s top running back or wide receiver.
For Bell, it’s not one thing that puts him in an elite group. It’s everything – power, stamina, consistency and elite receiving skills.
It’s pretty much the same for Brown. With a league-leading 52 catches in the first seven games, he is well on the way to a fifth straight season of 100-plus catches and a third receiving title.
Wherever they rank individually, there’s little doubt – especially in Bell’s mind -- that there isn’t a better running back-receiver duo than the one the Detroit Lions will face Sunday night at Ford Field.