Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed that the team has interest in signing running back Le'Veon Bell. Groveport Madison (OH). Fantasy Football Buy/Sell/Hold Picks (Week 7), No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form, Player does not have any Week 6 projections available. Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. Mahomes on the addition of Le'Veon Bell: "He's going to be another weapon. Monday's game against the Bills is Clyde Edwards-Helaire's final chance to show what he can do in a feature-back role. 1d; 2:14. Unfortunately, the volume did not return fantasy production as he finished 16th in fantasy points among running backs. College: Michigan St. (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 59 (1181st overall since 1960) High School: Groveport Madison Bell has suffered only one confirmed concussion in his NFL career, and that was back in 2013. Le'Veon Bell fantasy football profile including stats, analytics, career stats, game logs, splits and more from The Fantasy Footballers. The newly signed RB will make his Chiefs debut in Week 7 against the Broncos. Bell sat out the 2018 season after three Pro Bowl selections and two All-Pro nods with the Steelers and looked like a shell of his former self in the year-plus he spent in New York. Recently signed Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell will have to wait to get onto the practice field due to the league's COVID-19 protocol. The Jets offensive line has improved, and that is going to be beneficial for Bell. New York ranked 31st in points per game and 32nd in yards per contest. A move out of New York would likely be an upgrade for Bell's fantasy outlook, but we're not optimistic about it happening. But Bell never appeared on the injury report. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. All players and personnel have been sent home for now. The trick, of course, is finding a team interested in trading for Bell, who has a guaranteed $8.5 million base salary for 2020. Expect Perine to factor in more this time around. Bell signed a contract with the Chiefs on Thursday. Bell was very average in the two meeting against them last season as he didn't eclipse the 100 total yard mark in either game. It wasn’t for lack of volume, as he had 313 touches, the 8th most in the league, but only finished as the RB19 in points per game. Do Good Fantasy Players Come From Good Offenses? All Rights Reserved. Bell suffered a Lisfranc sprain in the preseason and was forced to sit out the first 3 games of the regular season. For now, I'd expect 15-17 touches for CEH with Bell getting 7-9 touches as the backup. The Jets could only score 1.9 times a game. Bell does remain the top-dog in the backfield. Le'Veon Bell: Pos: RB, Career: 79 G, 46 TD, 2xAll-Pro(1st), 3xProBowl, Steelers/Jets 2013-2020, born OH 1992 CEH will take a hit with this move, but he'll still be at least a low-end RB2/high-end RB3, while Bell will have flex appeal and RB2 upside in PPR leagues. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. Darrel Williams wasn't doing much, so they made a move to improve their backfield and that's where the versatile Bell comes in. He was considered one of Ohio’s top performers in the high jump as well. After that, they need to test negative on a sixth day along with a point-of-contact test. We'll also see which team decides to take a shot on Bell. Wherever Bell signs, he'll need to work through the league's COVID-19 protocol, so we won't be seeing him carry the ball for any team in Week 6. We'll see about the target split. His floor will represent similar numbers from last season. Bell was extremely inefficient in 2019, and the Jets' poor offensive line, which ranked 26th in run blocking by PFF, didn’t help. Last year, Bell saw 245 carries in 15 games and the No. Bell has been in the NFL for six years but has only played in all 16 games once, way back in 2014. Le'Veon Bell's contract details with Chiefs revealed: Here's how much Kansas City is reportedly paying him The new Chiefs running back won't be … Per sources filed to ESPN, free agent and former Jets RB Le’Veon Bell is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Check the detailed information on Le'Veon Bell, RB New York Jets player: 2020 Strength of Schedule, Outlook 2019 Game Stats, etc. Bell measured 6’1?”, weighed 230 pounds and ran a 4.60-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Bell wanted to win a Super Bowl and believes Kansas City is the place to go to try to do it. The majority of people projected him to be either a second or third-round pick. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The right tackle will be a battle between Chuma Edoga and George Fant, a free agent from Seattle. Position: RB Jersey: 26 ... Le’Veon Bell is one of the most dynamic running backs to enter the league, and came out of Michigan State. © Copyright 2010-2020 FantasyPros.com Latest on Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on - ESPN. Only considered a two-star recruit coming out of high school, he had hoped to attend Ohio State. NFL Player Stats > Le'Veon Bell Player Stats + Fantasy Stats 2020; Le'Veon Bell Player Stats + Fantasy Stats 2020. As a sophomore, he ran for 789 yards and 9 touchdowns, following this up with 1,100 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior, and exploding for 1,333 yards on 200 carries for 21 touchdowns as a senior. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. CEH has put up nice stats so far but rates below-average in both rushing and receiving DVOA, according to Football Outsiders. Left tackle Mekhi Becton from Louisville was their first-round selection. The RB depth chart now reads: Frank Gore -- La'Mical Perine -- Ty Johnson. Gore handled 72% of Jets RB carries during the 3 games Bell missed earlier this season, though just 29% of the RB targets. Jets RB Le’Veon Bell (hamstring) is officially active for today’s game against the Cardinals. Jamison Crowder still remains. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. The Chiefs are an obvious Super Bowl contender, but with 2020 first-rounder Clyde Edwards-Helaire on hand, they don't offer Bell a path to every-down work. Le'Veon Bell. Wherever Bell signs, he'll need to work through the league's COVID-19 protocol, so we won't be seeing him carry the ball for any team in Week 6. There is a chance he could see another 250 to 350 touches. Per Dan Graziano of ESPN.com, Bell will have to complete five days of testing before he can suit up, all but ruling him out for Monday's game at Buffalo. Bell has an ideal shopping spot, and any lower you can grab him will only improve his return on his investment (ROI). Fantasy/Red Zone Stats. So volume makes him valuable. Le'Veon Bell officially inactive for Week 6. Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. Per Dan Graziano of ESPN.com, Bell will have to complete five days of testing before he can suit up, all but ruling him out for Monday's game at Buffalo. Whether you're buying or selling, here's a list of players to consider making a move on before it's too late. Bell’s efficiency should improve behind a better offensive line, though the arrival of Frank Gore certainly threatens Bell’s volume as a potential bellcow back. Join our linker program. He missed the Wild Card game and the Pro Bowl as a result. Week 1 at Buffalo This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. Latest on Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell ... How does Bell signing with the Chiefs impact Edwards-Helaire's fantasy value. Also, Connor McGovern comes over from Denver. For now, I've moved CEH to RB18 (half-PPR) rest-of-season with Bell at RB29. 2d; 1:28. This means that Bell won't be able to make his first practice appearance with the Chiefs until late next week, at the earliest. It also doesn’t help that his patient running style doesn’t cohesively fit with the protection upfront. Bell has played in a total of 77 games, and in at least 12 games in five of his six seasons. After missing three games with a hamstring strain, Bell returned to action and averaged a solid 4.6 yards a carry, although his workload was limited in another blowout loss for the Jets. It remains to be seen how quickly Bell would be able to pick up a new offense and acclimate himself with Week 6 right around the corner. Born: February 18, 1992 in Reynoldsburg, OH. However, the 28-year-old won't play in Week 6 against the Bills, as he'll have to go through six days of COVID-19 protocols. Bell will face the Bills in the opener. Categorizing Le’Veon Bell’s football career is polarizing. "We always look into every situation, this being one of them. We'll see how big a role HC Andy Reid has in mind for the veteran, but it's likely significant given that Bell chose the Chiefs over other suitors. Le'Veon Bell Fantasy Football Profile, News and Stats Rankings How much better are the Chiefs with Le'Veon Bell? Rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire has worked as the team's top running back so far in 2020, but the addition of Bell could help address the offense's issues is goal-line and short-yardage situations (Edwards-Helaire has nine carries for negative-one yard in goal-to-go spots), per Adam Teicher of ESPN.com. In 2014 Bell took a low hit to his knee and suffered a hyperextended knee, which usually strains the ACL. Michigan St. Breshad Perriman comes over from Tampa Bay, and they drafted Denzel Mims in the second round. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, after Giovani Bernard. On one hand, Bell is a two-time All-Pro RB (2014, 17), and produced several outstanding fantasy seasons over … An already explosive offense now adds another shiny toy to help complement rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the backfield. Team: New York Jets. Bell owners will have to continue to remain patient with him, while rookieClyde Edwards-Helaire owners should be able to expect at least two more weeks featuring a heavy workload. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Still, he was able to play in the remaining 12 games. All of these numbers need to improve significantly for Bell to have a chance to get into top-12 running back numbers. Frank Gore will offer respite, and rookie Lamical Perine needs time to develop. Top DEF = 1, bottom DEF = 32. Schedule difficulty based on schedule-adjusted, positional defensive ranking. Bell has reportedly narrowed his free-agent destinations down to Kansas City and Miami, according to Nate Taylor and Josh Tolentino of The Athletic. Gore has seen between 10.3 and 11.1 carries per game in the last two seasons in Miami and Buffalo. The multi-faceted running back now joins the defending Super Bowl champions in head coach Andy Reid's dynamic offense. Our website may not look quite right in it. Le’Veon Bell currently is without an NFL team after being released Tuesday night by the New York Jets.