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vs. OAK: #19 vs opposing RB - 25.14 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | BUF, | 60 | - | 32 | 1 | - | 23.20 |
| 2 | CLE, | 68 | - | 61 | - | 1 | 20.90 |
| 3 | @NE, | 35 | - | 28 | - | - | 10.30 |
| 4 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @PHI, | 43 | - | 45 | - | - | 15.80 |
| 6 | DAL, | 50 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 12.30 |
| 7 | NE, | 70 | - | 6 | - | - | 8.60 |
| 8 | @JAX, | 23 | - | 12 | - | - | 6.50 |
| 9 | @MIA, | 66 | - | 55 | - | - | 20.10 |
| 10 | NYG, | 34 | 1 | 34 | - | - | 16.80 |
| 11 | @WAS, | 59 | 1 | 33 | - | - | 17.20 |
| 12 | OAK, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Salvages performance with score
Bell carried the ball 18 times for 59 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 11 win against the Redskins. He also added two receptions for 33 yards.
Analysis: Bell was held under wraps, as his longest gain on the ground went for just nine yards. However, his one-yard touchdown plunge early in the fourth quarter salvaged his day. While he was targeted only twice in the passing game, he converted both into catches and capped the performance with a 21-yard gain through the air. Though he hasn't been as effective as a receiver as in season's past, Bell now has surpassed 30 receiving yards in three consecutive games. He'll draw another plus matchup in…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Active for Sunday's game
Bell (ribs/knee/illness) is listed as active for Sunday's game against Washington.
Analysis: Nine games into the 2019 season, Bell continues to dominate the Jets' backfield touches, but his 143 carries have yielded a modest average of 3.1 yards to go along with two rushing TDs. His fantasy utility has, however, been salvaged by his presence in New York's passing game, as the 27-year-old has hauled in 44 of his 55 targets for 276 yards and a TD. Bell does at least have a favorable matchup Sunday, with Washington 1-8 and coming off a pair of losses in which opposing backs Dalvin Cook (in…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 8:39am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Sunday
Bell (ribs/knee/illness), who is listed as questionable on the Jets' official injury report, is expected to to play Sunday against Washington, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Bell didn't practice Wednesday as a result of the illness. He then returned to the Jets' facility Thursday and Friday, but he was limited in both sessions while tending to the three listed issues. Bell apparently put in enough work for the Jets to be comfortable with him playing Sunday, but fantasy managers will still want to confirm that he's active before the 1 p.m. ET. kickoff.
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 1:25am by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable for Week 11
Bell (ribs/knee/illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: The Jets' robust Week 11 injury report lists four players as out, one as doubtful and eight (including Bell) as questionable. Of that group, Bell -- who logged limited practices both Thursday and Friday -- is likely among the players who will suit up Sunday. Fortunately for those considering the Jets' top back in fantasy lineups this weekend, the team kicks off at 1 p.m. ET.
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Will practice Friday
Bell (ribs/knee/illness) will practice on a limited basis Friday, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Bell didn't practice Wednesday as a result of his illness, but he was able to get some work in during the Jets' final two practice sessions of the week. While Bell's status for the Week 11 game against Washington won't be revealed until after Friday's practice -- and a final decision on his availability may not come until game day -- he seems to be on track to take the field Sunday.
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 8:03am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to limited practice
Bell (ribs/knee/illness) will be listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
Analysis: Bell -- who carried 18 times for 34 yards and a TD while catching four passes for another 34 yards in this past Sunday's win over the Giants -- missed Wednesday's session due to an illness, but it as appears as though he's moved past that issue and that his limitations Thursday will be related to managing his other aches and pains. At this stage, we'd expect the running back to suit up for Sunday's game against Washington, but there's a solid chance that he'll approach the contest listed as…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 8:11am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with illness
Bell will miss Wednesday's practice due to an illness, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Listed on the Week 10 practice report with knee and ankle issues, Bell then suffered a rib injury in the second half of Sunday's 34-27 win over the Giants. He said the rib issue wouldn't impact his status for Week 11 in Washington, but he'll nonetheless be absent from practice Wednesday while he tends to a different matter. Coach Adam Gase said that Bell's illness isn't mononucleosis, per Connor Hughes of The Athletic.
Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 8:15am by Rotowire.com
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Called 'fine' by Gase
Bell was deemed to be "fine" by coach Adam Gase after the running back emerged from Sunday's 34-27 win against the Giants with sore ribs, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Bell dealt with knee and ankle injuries in practice last week and appears as if he'll have limitations this week as well. The combination of health concerns didn't help his efficiency on the ground Sunday, as he managed 34 yards on 18 carries. However, he helped his cause by scoring a TD and hauling in all four of his targets for 34 yards. There's no indication that Bell's upcoming availability is in peril, but Wednesday's practice report will give a sense of his current standing.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 11:34am by Rotowire.com
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TD covers for lack of efficiency
Bell (knee/ankle) rushed 18 times for 34 yards and a touchdown while catching all four of his targets for another 34 yards in Sunday's 34-27 win over the Giants.
Analysis: While it's possible his efficiency was hampered by the injuries that Bell dealt with during the week, he still eclipsed 20 touches for the sixth time in nine games with the Jets. Bell couldn't get free for a run longer than four yards all afternoon, but he made fantasy managers happy with a one-yard plunge into the end zone early in the fourth quarter. Though the rushing score was only his second of the season, Bell has a nice opportunity to start building a touchdown streak, as the easy…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Suits up Sunday
Bell (knee/ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: The running back tweeted Saturday that he'd play and that outcome is official now that the Jets have released their Week 10 inactive list. Assuming no in-game setbacks, Bell will continue to be a focal part of his team's offense Sunday, with his pass-catching ability (he hauled in eight passes for 55 yards in Week 9's loss to Miami) -- on top of his role as the team's undisputed lead rusher -- adding value to his fantasy profile.
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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Says he's playing
Bell (knee/ankle) tweeted Saturday night that he's playing Sunday against the Giants.
Analysis: Bell was already looking on the right side of questionable and now we have it straight from the workhorse's mouth that he'll be out there. His questionable tag is just a formality at this point -- you can trust that he'll be on the field.
Published: Sat, Nov 9 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable
Bell (knee/ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants after practicing in a limited fashion both Thursday and Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bell kicked off the practice week with an absence Wednesday, but after logging back-to-back limited sessions, Cimini notes that the running back is expected to be a go for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If, however, Bell is limited at all this weekend, Bilal Powell and Ty Montgomery would be next up for touches out of the Jets' backfield, but at this stage it looks like Bell is going to tough it out Sunday.
Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Looking good for Week 10
Bell (knee) will be limited at practice Friday, but head coach Adam Gase said "it looks good" when asked about Bell's chances of playing Sunday, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Bell was unable to practice Wednesday as a result of his injury, but with him practicing each of the following days, it's looking like he will be good to go for Week 10. The Jets will reveal Bell's official status for Sunday's game against the Giants after practice, but a final call on his availability may not come until game day.
Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 7:56am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice Thursday
As expected, Bell (knee/ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday.
Analysis: Bell sat out Wednesday's practice, so this is a step in the right direction for the running back. Per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, a fourth-quarter hit in Week 9's loss to the Dolphins left Bell banged up and sore, but coach Adam Gase has expressed optimism the Jets' top rusher will play Sunday against the Giants. Friday's final Week 10 practice/injury report should add a degree of clarity to the matter.
Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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In line for limited session
Bell (knee) is scheduled to participate in practice on a limited basis Thursday according to head coach Adam Gase, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Stay tuned for the official practice report, but this appears to be a positive development for Bell's prospects of playing in Week 10. While the team promoted Josh Adams from the practice squad to serve as an insurance policy while Bell deals with knee soreness, the backfield situation is one that holds a lot of question marks three days away from the home matchup against the Giants. Even if Thursday's scheduled session goes well, fantasy owners would ideally like to see him log a full practice…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 8:01am by Rotowire.com
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Avoids structural damage to knee
Coach Adam Gase said Wednesday that Bell's MRI revealed no structural damage to his knee or ankle, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports. The running back won't practice Wednesday, with Gase noting that Bell is "pretty sore."
Analysis: The Jets' decision to elevate running back Josh Adams from the practice squad Tuesday initially seemed to indicate more concern about Bell's health, but Adam Schefter of ESPN later relayed New York made the transaction to block other teams from signing Adams. Gase's comments support the notion that Bell isn't dealing with a major injury, with the coach predicting that the 27-year-old would be ready to play Sunday against the Giants, per Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. Bell would…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 8:15am by Rotowire.com
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Won't practice Wednesday
Bell (knee) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Jets have yet to reveal the results of the MRI that Bell required on his injured knee Monday, but coach Adam Gase's decision to rule the running back out for practice a day in advance implies some level of concern about his status for the Week 10 matchup with the Giants. Bilal Powell and Ty Montgomery are the next men up behind Bell in the Jets' backfield, and the team promoted Josh Adams from the practice squad Tuesday to offer another option at the position.
Published: Tue, Nov 5 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Undergoing MRI on knee
Bell had an MRI on his knee Monday, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: After accruing 121 yards from scrimmage but no TDs on 25 touches during Sunday's loss at Miami, Bell seemingly emerged with a knee injury. The nature and severity of the issue will be determined in due time.
Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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Back over 100 scrimmage yards
Bell rushed 17 times for 66 yards and caught eight of nine targets for 55 more in Sunday's 26-18 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Workload certainly wasn't a problem for Bell after his light usage in Week 8, as coach Adam Gase leaned on the running back perhaps to a fault, calling a few third-down running plays that failed when a pass might have done the trick. New York is quickly spiraling into dysfunction, which is not a good formula for a running back, as it's tough to garner much volume when you're playing from behind. Bell is able to alleviate some of those issues due to his proficiency as a receiver, but his fantasy…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Primed for more touches
Coach Adam Gase blames himself for Bell getting only 12 touches in Sunday's 29-15 loss to the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. "We have to make sure [Bell] has touches," Gase said. "Last week was bad. That was on me."
Analysis: Overall team strength tends to be a major factor for running back workloads, though less so for prolific pass catchers like Bell, who averaged 6.3 and 5.7 receptions per game his final two seasons in Pittsburgh. He's down to 4.6 through seven appearances in 2019, but with just 5.8 yards per catch as well as career-low marks for carries per game (15.6), rushing yards per game (49.9) and yards per carry (3.2). Bell ranks second among all backs with 91 percent snap share, and a Week 9 matchup…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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Posts dud in Jacksonville
Bell rushed nine times for 23 yards and caught three of five targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 29-15 loss to Jacksonville.
Analysis: This was a clunker from Bell, who had neither volume nor effectiveness on his side. Bell set a new season low for touches, having previously recorded no fewer than 15 in any game as a Jet. On the bright side, Bell gets an ideal opportunity to bounce back in Week 9 against the lowly Dolphins.
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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New season high in rushing
Bell rushed 15 times for 70 yards and caught one of four targets for six yards in Monday night's 33-0 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Bell saw his team fall behind big quickly, thus rendering the game script against him almost immediately. Behind an injured offensive line as well, the tailback was still able to rip off a game-long run of 19 yards, allowing him to actually post his best rushing total since joining the Jets. Monday also marked the first time Bell topped 4.0 yards per carry this season. While his numbers admittedly came in a blowout, and he's now finished with merely one catch in back-to-back games, Bell can at…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 8:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores first rushing TD as Jet
Bell carried the ball 14 times for 50 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for three yards in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: It was a modest yardage haul, but the TD was Bell's first on the ground in five games with the Jets, and his first of any kind since Week 1. Fifteen touches also represented his smallest workload of the year so far, as Sam Darnold's return opened up the playbook and allowed the team to attack through the air a little more. While the Jets offense as a whole now has a brighter outlook, Bell could be in for a tough time Week 7 against the Patriots' league-leading defense.
Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 7:32am by Rotowire.com
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Totals 88 yards on 22 touches
Bell rushed 15 times for 43 yards and caught seven of nine targets for 45 more yards in Sunday's 31-6 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Bell was a workhorse once again but got no help from the rest of the offense. He got 22 touches while no other running back, receiver or tight end saw more than four. Starting quarterback Sam Darnold is inching closer to returning from mononucleosis, and his return would help take some of the defensive attention off Bell. Look for a major increase in efficiency from the running back once Darnold gets back under center, which could happen as soon as Week 6 against Dallas.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Bottled up as offense struggles
Bell rushed 18 times for 35 yards and caught all four of his targets for 28 more yards in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: New York's offense couldn't get anything going in this one -- the team's first touchdown came on special teams and the second on an interception. Volume is not an issue for Bell, but he's having trouble finding any room with opposing defenses keying on the run while the Jets trot out third-string quarterback Luke Falk. Bell's production should pick up once starting quarterback Sam Darnold returns from mononucleosis, and the team is hoping that will happen as soon as Week 5 in Philadelphia after…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Double-digit receptions on MNF
Bell ran for 68 yards on 21 carries, and hauled in all 10 of his targets for a total of 61 receiving yards during Monday's 23-3 loss to Cleveland. He also coughed up a fumble in the fourth quarter, dampening a last-gasp comeback effort for New York.
Analysis: Bell is off to a slow start on the ground in the early stages of his 2019 redemption tour, averaging a meager 3.4 yards per rush against Buffalo and Cleveland defenses that last year ranked 16th and 28th against the run, respectively. His receiving production has been what's kept vested fantasy GMs content thus far, as the two-time All-Pro has amassed 16 receptions for 93 yards and one touchdown through his first two regular-season outings for Gang Green. In Week 3, he and the Jets may be…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 8:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Active Monday
Bell (shoulder) is active for Monday's game versus the Browns, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.
Analysis: After a week in which he injured his shoulder in practice and put his status for Week 2 in question, Bell nonetheless is available to the Jets offense. By deactivating reserve RB Bilal Powell, the Jets are signaling that Bell is in line for a typically heavy workload, but Ty Montgomery and Trenton Cannon are on hand in the event Bell needs a breather.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable
Bell (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Browns, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Just as head coach Adam Gase suggested Friday, Bell was able to participate in practice on a limited basis Saturday, which would seem to suggest the star running back will be available for the team's prime-time matchup against the Browns. Unfortunately for Bell, he'll be without his starting quarterback as Sam Darnold was ruled out indefinitely with mononucleosis, leaving Trevor Siemian as the No. 1 quarterback come Monday.
Published: Sat, Sep 14 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets limited tag Friday
Bell (shoulder) was listed as limited on the Jets' injury report Friday.
Analysis: According to coach Adam Gase, Bell was "over-aggressive" during Wednesday's session, which precipitated an MRI of his shoulder Thursday and lack of participation in the Jets' first official session of Week 2, per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. The exam came back clear, after which Bell noted that he's "fine," according to Adam Maya of NFL.com. Gase confirmed that Bell will be on the practice field Saturday, with his activity level there forecasting his eventual designation for Monday's game versus…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to practice Saturday
Per coach Adam Gase, Bell (shoulder) is scheduled to practice Saturday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: With that, Bell is on track to play in Monday's game against the Browns. It remains to be seen, however, if the running back draws an official questionable designation for the contest. Given that QB Sam Darnold is in line to miss time due to mononucleosis, and that starting wideout Quincy Enunwa has been lost to a season-ending neck issue, Bell's already-high profile in the offense figures to remain constant. In Week 1, he logged all 71 of the Jets' snaps on offense.
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 9:32am by Rotowire.com
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Says shoulder is fine
Bell indicated via Twitter on Thursday that his shoulder "is fine," Adam Maya NFL.com reports.
Analysis: The running back, who has been dealing with a sore shoulder, underwent an MRI on Thursday and also didn't practice. That said, Bell believes that he'll be ready to play Monday night against the Browns, a notion that will be solidified if he's able to return to practice in the next couple of days.
Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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No major shoulder damage
An MRI on Bell's shoulder revealed no major damage or tears, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Great news for the Jets, who are poised to be without the services of QB Sam Darnold for the next few weeks. Bell's status will still need to be monitored as Monday night's game against the Browns approaches, but this news implies that the running back -- who did not practice Thursday -- is in the day-to-day category in advance of Week 2 action.
Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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MRI on tap
Bell is slated to undergo an MRI on his shoulder, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Per Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, coach Adam Gase suggests that Bell's shoulder issue "could be just soreness. We don't think it's anything worse than that. But we're probably being a little extra cautious." With that in mind, we'll consider the running back day-to-day in advance of Monday's game against the Browns. Next up for carries in the event that Bell is limited or unable to play in Week 2 is Ty Montgomery, with Bilal Powell presumably a candidate to suit up Monday after being…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 8:15am by Rotowire.com
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Nursing shoulder soreness
Bell did not practice Thursday due to a sore shoulder, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It's a little concerning that this news for Bell is coming later in the week, but the Jets have an extra day of preparation with their Week 2 outing coming Monday night. Regardless, there doesn't seem to be much concern surrounding Bell's status, so it would be surprising if he wasn't active against the Browns. Consider the tailback to be day-to-day at this point in the week.
Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 7:41am by Rotowire.com
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Gets receiving score in Jets debut
Bell rushed 17 times for 60 yards and caught six of nine targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Bills. He also caught a two-point conversion.
Analysis: With a five-yard carry on his first touch, Bell became the fastest player in league history to reach 8,000 scrimmage yards, doing so in just 63 games. He didn't find much running room in this defensive struggle but flashed his pass-catching skills on a third-quarter possession, scoring New York's lone offensive touchdown with a nine-yard reception and following it up with a two-point conversion. Bell's supporting cast looks notably weaker than it was in Pittsburgh, but the versatile running…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Preparing for heavy use
Bell told coach Adam Gase not to "hold back" with regard to the running back's workload for the Jets' Week 1 game against the Bills, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bell handled massive touch counts in Pittsburgh prior to his big payday in March, so he won't be hesitant to do the same now that he has his desired financial security. The Jets received solid work from Ty Montgomery during the preseason, but multiple years' worth of evidence suggests the difference between Bell and his new backup is huge. Per Hughes, Gase said Wednesday that none of the other running backs he's coached compare to Bell. It sounds like the 27-year-old will be busy in Sunday's…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 7:42am by Rotowire.com
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Likely not playing in preseason
Bell likely won't suit up until the regular season, Nick Wojton of SNY TV reports.
Analysis: The Jets don't see much reason to add any preseason mileage to their newly signed workhorse. While it would be nice to see Bell on the field after a year away from football, coach Adam Gase has been happy with his results in practice and should give Bell all the work he can handle once the games start to count.
Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 4:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Not slated to play Thursday
Bell is not in line to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Falcons, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
Analysis: With the Jets working Bell into the mix carefully given that he didn't play a down last season as a result of his contract dispute, it's unclear if the running back will see any action in the team's third preseason game, Aug. 24 against the Saints.
Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Thursday
Bell won't play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Giants, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: The report also notes that the Jets' free-agent pickup will participate in pregame warm-ups, but the team has decided to work Bell into the mix deliberately since he didn't play a down last season due to a contract dispute. Beyond Thursday's tilt, it's unclear how coach Adam Gase plans to proceed with Bell. On one hand, Bell could probably use some game reps to shake off some rust. On the other hand, there's a downside to exposing Bell to unnecessary preseason punishment. Either way, assuming…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 7 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Still building chemistry in NY
Bell participated in only two spring practices with the Jets, so he's still in the process of building chemistry with quarterback Sam Darnold and the rest of his new teammates, Matt Stypulkoski of NJ.com reports.
Analysis: Bell opted to work out on his own versus participating in voluntary OTAs, so he hasn't shared the field with his new teammates much as of yet. With training camp and the preseason still to come, the superstar running back still has plenty of time to familiarize himself with his new situation in the Big Apple after sitting out all of the 2018 season for the Steelers. Bell plays a crucial role as a receiver out of the backfield in addition to his work on the ground. Thus, getting on the same page…read more
Published: Mon, Jun 17 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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Arrives for mandatory minicamp
Bell arrived at the Jets' facility and is expected to report for mandatory minicamp Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bell was absent for voluntary workouts and OTAs, as he elected to work out on his own during the offseason. It's nothing new for the 27-year-old, who employed a similar strategy while with the Steelers. Fresh off signing a four-year, $52.5 million deal with the Jets in March, Bell is poised to be the centerpiece of the offense after sitting out the 2018 season.
Published: Mon, Jun 3 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Not present for voluntary workouts
Bell hasn't been present at the Jets' team facility since the first week of voluntary workouts, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: This doesn't seem to be a point of contention, as Bell likely informed the Jets of his plan when he signed a four-year, $52.5 million contract last month. He's always preferred to work out on his own during the offseason -- something that may have played a role in his inability to secure a long-term contract with Pittsburgh. In any case, the 27-year-old has plenty of time to get in shape and learn coach Adam Gase's playbook before rejoining his teammates for OTAs in May or mandatory minicamp in…read more
Published: Tue, Apr 23 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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Centerpiece of offense
Coach Adam Gase said the Jets will cater the offense around Bell in 2019, Randy Lange of the team's official site reports. "We'll easily be able to adapt to what Le'Veon does in the run game," Gase mentioned. "It's just going to take more of the chemistry part of line, him, quarterback, receivers, tight ends, everybody just getting used to playing with each other. And the run schemes that he's really good at, we'd be fools to not to do those."
Analysis: After holding out last season, Bell finally wrested himself free of the Steelers, and despite missing out on the $14.5 franchise tender, netted a four-year, $52.5 million contract from the Jets during the legal tampering period in mid-March. He immediately becomes the focus of the entire Jets offense behind signal-caller Sam Darnold, who showed promise in 13 starts as a rookie. Bell himself is just 27 years old, but he also had the most touches (1,252) and snaps (2,932) among running backs…read more
Published: Wed, Mar 27 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Signing with Jets
Bell agreed to a four-year, $52.5 million contract with the Jets on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Earlier Tuesday the Jets gave Bell a deadline to decide if he would sign with them, and Bell finally came to terms with $13.125 million per year. Bell held out the entire 2018 season despite having a $14.54 million tender on the table, but this deal gives the versatile back more long-term security even though it's at a lower annual rate. Bell averaged 141.8 scrimmage yards per game over his last two campaigns, but he hasn't played an NFL snap since the 2017 season. He'll be the clear-cut No. 1…read more
Published: Tue, Mar 12 at 9:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets deadline from Jets
The Jets have given Bell a deadline to decide if he will sign with them, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Matt Schneidman of The San Jose Mercury News reports the Raiders are still alive in the bidding, while Ian Rapoport of NFL Network suggests the Ravens have emerged as the favorites to sign Mark Ingram. The Jets presumably intend to revoke their contract offer and shift the focus to other running backs if Bell doesn't make a decision before the unspecified deadline.
Published: Tue, Mar 12 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
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Won't be tagged
Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said Wednesday that the team wouldn't use the transition tag on Bell, who thus becomes a free agent March 13 at the beginning of the new league year, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Despite rumors to the contrary, it never made much sense for Pittsburgh to use the tag, as doing so would have left the team at risk of losing Bell without any compensation. The 27-year-old will now be part of the compensatory draft pick formula for 2020, likely bringing the Steelers a selection at the end of the third or fourth round. Even after sitting out the entire 2018 season, Bell should have his own price range among the free-agent class of running backs. Mark Ingram, Tevin Coleman, Jay…read more
Published: Wed, Feb 20 at 9:54am by Rotowire.com
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Drawing interest from Jets
The Jets are expected to pursue Bell during the offseason, NJ.com's Darryl Slater reports.
Analysis: Flush with cap space and short on explosive playmakers, the Jets have long been rumored as a potential fit for Bell, though the interest isn't necessarily mutual. It remains to be seen if the Steelers will use a transition tag, which would allow them to work out a trade or match any offer sheet but also would eliminate the possibility of a compensatory draft pick. A third consecutive franchise tag with the intention of keeping Bell in Pittsburgh seems to be out of the question at a cost upward…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 29 at 8:20am by Rotowire.com
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Could get transition tag
Bell could receive a transition tag from the Steelers during the offseason, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.
Analysis: Bell became ineligible for 2018 when he failed to report to the Steelers on Tuesday. He will now turn his focus to the upcoming offseason, at which point a third franchise tag would be prohibitively expensive for the Steelers, thus giving Bell all the leverage. The Steelers still have the option to use a transition tag for approximately $14.5 million, which would give them the right to match any offer sheet Bell signs with another team. The problem with that option is a lack of draft-pick…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 14 at 11:29am by Rotowire.com
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Won't report, 2018 season over
Bell (contract dispute) won't report to the Steelers by Tuesday's 4 p.m. EST deadline, making him ineligible for the rest of the 2018 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: This was the expected outcome for Bell, despite reports of him being spotted in Pittsburgh last week. Bell will thus turn his attention to the offseason, when he could hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent unless the Steelers elect to use a transition tag on him. Despite skipping all of 2018, a number of teams will likely be vying for Bell's services, given his status as one of the league's best backs over the first five years of his career. As for the rest of this season, James…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 13 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to report by deadline
Bell (contract dispute) isn't expected to report to the Steelers by Tuesday's deadline, which would make him ineligible to return this season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Bell was spotted in Pittsburgh earlier this week but has yet to join the team and has offered no further indication he intends to report, even though owner Art Rooney II recently told SiriusXM NFL Radio he believed the running back would be in the fold by Tuesday. If Schefter's report comes to pass and the 26-year-old does end up taking off the full season, he'll apparently be content to head into free agency knowing Pittsburgh is unlikely to issue the franchise tag a third time, though it's…read more
Published: Sat, Nov 10 at 5:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Owner expects him to report by deadline
Owner Art Rooney II told SiriusXM NFL Radio that he believes Bell (contract dispute) will report to the Steelers by next Tuesday's deadline to sign the franchise tender. "I don't know what his plans are, but I would say at this point we expect him to come back next week," Rooney said of Bell on Thursday. "We know he's back in Pittsburgh and so we're hoping to have some communications with him over the weekend and we're kind of expecting he will be back next week."
Analysis: Rumor and innuendo have dominated Bell's holdout, with a will-he-or-won't-he report to Pittsburgh hanging over the situation throughout the offseason and into the regular season. This week, though, the first signs emerged that the running back is preparing to report. On Monday, he tweeted "Fairwell (sic) Miami," referencing where he's been staying in shape while away from football. By Wednesday, Bell was spotted playing a game of pickup basketball in Pittsburgh, according to Jeremy Fowler of…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 8 at 4:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Big raise due if tagged in 2019
Though Bell is eligible to receive a franchise tag for the third straight year in 2019, he would be tagged at the quarterback salary number, which is projected for approximately $25 million, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Bell has been dissatisfied with receiving the franchise tag for the last two years, but he would presumably be more receptive to the designation if it put him on track to earn an estimated $25 million, which would easily top the salary of any other running back. The Steelers presumably wouldn't be as interested in using the franchise tag on him in that scenario, however, though the team could pursue a transition tag that would keep Bell around at a more affordable price. As for the remainder of…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 8 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
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Spotted in Pittsburgh
Bell was spotted playing basketball Wednesday at a gym in Pittsburgh, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bell announced his departure from Miami via social media Monday, leading to speculation he was headed back to Pittsburgh to rejoin the Steelers. He reportedly hasn't been in contact with the team, but his presence in the surrounding area seemingly hints at an intention to sign his franchise tender before the Nov. 11 deadline. As for Week 10, James Conner is primed for another huge workload Thursday against the Panthers, with Bell potentially joining the team at some point shortly thereafter.
Published: Wed, Nov 7 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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Still not in touch with team
Though Bell -- who has been working out in Miami of late -- tweeted "Farewell Miami" earlier Monday, the Steelers still haven't heard from the running back, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, the team is preparing for Thursday night's game against the Panthers, and with Bell still not in the fold, James Conner is in line to head the team's backfield once again Week 10. Beyond that, Bell is subject to a deadline of Nov. 13 to report to the Steelers in order to play this season. Week 11 is thus a pivotal juncture in terms of Bell's status, and concrete news pertaining to that could arrive any day now.
Published: Mon, Nov 5 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Not expected back this week
Bell isn't expected to report to the Steelers before Thursday's game against the Panthers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Having already waited this long, Bell has little reason to rejoin the team before the Nov. 13 deadline to sign his franchise tag. He might come back a few days early to help himself prepare for a Week 11 game in Jacksonville, but a Week 10 appearance seems out of the question. Bell hasn't said anything about his plans, though it's generally assumed he'll sign before the deadline to ensure he can become a free agent after this season. James Conner's emergence adds a layer of intrigue, not to…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 5 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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No word on potential return
Bell (contract dispute) has yet to provide the Steelers with a definitive timeline for his return to the team, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.
Analysis: While Bell nor his agent haven't outlined their plans, the expectation remains that the running back with sign his franchise tender on or before Nov. 13, a day after the Week 10 games conclude. That's the last date Bell could sign while still being eligible to play this season and thus retaining free-agency status during the upcoming offseason. As La Canfora notes, the NFL's collective bargaining agreement stipulates that a player must only sign his contract by that Nov. 13 deadline to maintain…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 7:41am by Rotowire.com
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- Jets vs. Redskins highlights | Week 11Sun, Nov 17 at 4:19pm
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- Leonard Williams wraps up his former teammate Le'Veon BellSun, Nov 10 at 2:20pm
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams wraps up his former teammate New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell.
- Le'Veon Bell runs in goal-line TD to give Jets fourth-quarter leadSun, Nov 10 at 12:36pm
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- Le'Veon Bell somehow keeps his balance on strong 19-yard runMon, Oct 21 at 6:17pm
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell slips tackles for an impressive 19-yard pickup.
- Le'Veon flashes vintage patience on 13-yard saunterSun, Oct 13 at 3:29pm
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell flashes vintage patience on 13-yard saunter.
- Le'Veon Bell scores first rushing TD as a JetSun, Oct 13 at 2:02pm
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell powers into the end zone for strong touchdown run.
- Can't-Miss Play: House call! Eagles LB jumps Falk's throw for 51-YARD pick-sixSun, Oct 6 at 1:05pm
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nathan Gerry intercepts New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk for 51-yard touchdown.
- Falk brings out shovel toss to Bell for 16-yard catch and runSun, Sep 22 at 11:16am
New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk completes 16-yard pass to running back Le'Veon Bell.
- Le'Veon loses ball in Browns territory for costly turnoverMon, Sep 16 at 8:46pm
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- Vintage Le'Veon! Bell shows patience on goal-line TD runSun, Nov 17 at 12:43pm
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell rushes for 1-yard touchdown.
- Leonard Williams wraps up his former teammate Le'Veon BellSun, Nov 10 at 2:20pm
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams wraps up his former teammate New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell.
- Le'Veon Bell runs in goal-line TD to give Jets fourth-quarter leadSun, Nov 10 at 12:36pm
New York Jets Le'Veon Bell runs in goal-line touchdown to give New York Jets fourth-quarter lead.
- Le'Veon Bell somehow keeps his balance on strong 19-yard runMon, Oct 21 at 6:17pm
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell slips tackles for an impressive 19-yard pickup.
- Le'Veon flashes vintage patience on 13-yard saunterSun, Oct 13 at 3:29pm
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell flashes vintage patience on 13-yard saunter.
- Le'Veon Bell scores first rushing TD as a JetSun, Oct 13 at 2:02pm
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell powers into the end zone for strong touchdown run.
- Can't-Miss Play: House call! Eagles LB jumps Falk's throw for 51-YARD pick-sixSun, Oct 6 at 1:05pm
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nathan Gerry intercepts New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk for 51-yard touchdown.
- Falk brings out shovel toss to Bell for 16-yard catch and runSun, Sep 22 at 11:16am
New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk completes 16-yard pass to running back Le'Veon Bell.
- Le'Veon loses ball in Browns territory for costly turnoverMon, Sep 16 at 8:46pm
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell loses ball in Browns territory for costly turnover.