Joique Bell will likely start the 2014 regular season splitting carries with Reggie Bush. Both running backs will look to impose a tandem on the New York Giants on Sunday. Bush may see more work in the receiving game, while Bell is used as the primary back between the tackles. Expect goal line carries for Bell as well, as the Bush vs. Bell dilemma finally gets some resolve on Sunday.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 1: Joique Bell is a solid start
Joique Bell will be splitting carries on Sunday, but fantasy owners shouldn’t feel split on his fantasy value.
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Fantasy impact: Bell was always considered more than a handcuff. He finished with a stat line of 166-650-8 on the ground in 2013. Bush may be more valuable in PPR formats, but that doesn’t make Bell one-dimensional. Bell contributed 53 catches for 547 yards last season. Bush and Bell could end up being one of the more powerful running back tandems in fantasy if they put in a full season for fantasy owners. He’s a low-end RB2 with upside in Week 1.
