The Detroit Lions have a big game on their hands with a Week 11 matchup in Glendale against the Arizona Cardinals. They're also likely going to miss running back Reggie Bush this week.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 11: Joique Bell
Joique Bell gets a bad matchup on the surface, but should fantasy owners still use him this week?
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Bush hasn't been practicing and just hasn't been able to stay healthy in the past month. The team hasn't really missed him, with his backup, Theo Riddick, catching a game-winning reception against the Miami Dolphins in Week 10. Bush's absence also means running Joique Bell should get a vast majority of the carries. Riddick has been prominently used as a pass catcher, so Bell should be in the high teens for carries to go with some catches.
The matchup is a bad one for Bell, with the Cardinals ranking as the toughest defense for fantasy running backs on the season. They’ve allowed more than 100 yards to backs in just one game all season and have given up only five rushing TDs.
Fantasy impact: The opportunity trumps the matchup here and the Lions should be able to move the ball through the air, which should set up a score for Bell. He’s a high-end RB2 and almost a must-start guy.
