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Why have the Lions avoided using Ameer Abdullah on third down?

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Every Saturday during the season, we try to answer a question or two for a Lions Mailbag. To submit a question for a future Mailbag, use the hashtag #LionsMailbag on Twitter, email me at michael.rothstein@espn.com or ask away on Facebook.

Now to today’s question.

Why doesn't Abdullah get any carries on 3rd down?

— Kris Schilling (@HawkeyeLions) November 2, 2017

This, to me, was an incredibly interesting question. Ameer Abdullah, clearly Detroit’s top running back, has 101 carries this season. He’s gained 369 yards.