Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush had his first good game of the season Sunday. The running back had 99 total yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 19-7 win over the Green Bay Packers.
Reggie Bush outperforms Joique Bell for Lions, fantasy owners
Bush was the only truly productive fantasy option in the quiet Detroit-Green Bay game Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Bush had 61 rushing yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, adding 38 receiving yards on six catches. His touchdown came on a 26-yard run early in the fourth quarter. The team's other primary running back, Joique Bell, struggled much more in the game, with 33 rushing yards on 15 carries.
Fantasy impact: The fantasy day was looking bad for both running backs before Bush’s score in the fourth quarter, but the touchdown salvaged the day for him. Bell had bested Bush in both of the Lions’ first two games, so Bush owners had to enjoy the turnaround Sunday.
Going forward, Bell figures to be a slightly better fantasy option than Bush, but overall, both profile as flex plays.
