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Lions RB Joique Bell is still the top back in Detroit

Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell is still No. 1 on the team's depth chart. He is fully expected to start Week 1 despite missing all of the offseason and training camp while recovering from knee and Achilles' surgeries. He will almost certainly handle the majority of the early-down carries and goal line work.

Fantasy Analysis:

As dynamic as Ameer Abdullah is, he can't do what bell does. He's not a guy you can slam between the tackles and can grind out those tough yards. Bell can do just that. He also catches passes very well out of the backfield.