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Joique Bell | Running Back

Team: Detroit Lions
Age / DOB:  (26) / 8/4/1986
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 220
College: Wayne State (MI)
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Joique Bell would like to be the Lions' kick returner this season.
Bell sees the writing on the wall in a crowded backfield and knows he needs to become a special teams contributor to make the team. Free agent Stefan Logan, the Lions' return man for much of last season, isn't coming back, and Bell replaced him in Week 17. Bell brought back two kicks for 54 yards, but also lost a fumble. Rookies Theo Riddick and Corey Fuller could also be options. May 2 - 1:49 PM
Source: detroitlions.com

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Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Lions re-signed exclusive rights free agents RB Joique Bell, FB/RB Shaun Chapas and S Ricardo Silva.

They also announced the re-signing of WR Kris Durham, who was tendered in early March. Bell is the only guarantee to make the roster after turning 134 touches into 899 yards from scrimmage last season, but his role will be dramatically reduced with the signing of Reggie Bush. Bell will only be a factor in fantasy leagues if Bush goes down with injury.
Related: Kris Durham, Shaun Chapas, Ricardo Silva
Apr 15 - 11:21 AM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Lions coach Jim Schwartz insists Joique Bell and Mikel Leshoure will remain a part of the offense in 2013 despite the signing of Reggie Bush.

"We have a lot of confidence in (Bell and Leshoure)," Schwartz said. "Both of those guys are going to be good players that we continue to move forward with, and they all have unique skill sets." Bush's addition is a bigger concern for Bell than Leshoure, as Bush will supplant him on passing downs. Bell's 52 catches were fifth amongst running backs last season. He'll need a Bush injury to reemerge as a fantasy factor.
Related: Reggie Bush, Mikel Leshoure
Source: detroitlions.com
Mar 26 - 3:44 PM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Joique Bell said he expects to be used extensively in the passing game again next season.

The Lions have hired a new running backs coach in Curtis Modkins, which is good news for Bell. The two crossed paths in Buffalo while Bell was on the Bills' practice squad. He said Modkins worked "heavily" with him on pass catching and protection. Bell finished last season with 52 catches, seizing backup duties from Kevin Smith early on.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Jan 16 - 11:03 AM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Joique Bell rushed twice for six yards in Detroit's Week 17 loss to the Bears, adding only two catches for 19 yards.

Bell also lost a fumble in what was a quiet end to third-year undrafted free agent's first meaningful NFL campaign. However, Bell did more than enough to nail-down his roster spot heading into 2013, pulling down 52 receptions for 485 yards as the primary passing-down back for Detroit's brutally thin running back corps. The fact that he added 82 rushes for 414 yards (5.0 yards per carry) bolsters his case. Although the Lions are certain to take measures to upgrade their stable of runners, Bell will begin next year on the PPR-league radar.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 05:00:00 PM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Joique Bell totaled 83 yards in the Lions' Week 16 loss to the Falcons.

Bell was rarely used in the running game with just four carries and has seen his role scaled back the last two weeks. However, he continues to dominate in no-huddle comeback mode and is used in all passing-down situations. Bell missed an opportunity to vulture a touchdown when he failed to convert on a goal-line carry late in the third quarter. He's now averaging 5.1 yards per carry with 874 total yards and three touchdowns going into the Lions' regular season finale against the Bears.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 01:17:00 AM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Joique Bell rushed for 24 yards on seven carries and caught two passes for 13 yards in Week 15 against the Cardinals.

After notching 17 touches in last week's loss to the Packers, Bell was scaled back again this week. He played mostly passing downs and wasn't really a factor in the running game. Mikel Leshoure out-touched Bell 16-9 in the loss after what appeared to be a timeshare last week. Bell isn't a recommended fantasy option for Week 16 versus the Falcons.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 08:13:00 PM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Joique Bell rushed 12 times for 49 yards in Detroit's Week 14 loss to the Packers, adding five catches for 47 yards.

One week after Lions OC Scott Linehan said Bell is earning more playing time, he touched the ball a season-high 17 times. He averaged just 6.3 touches between Weeks 10-13. Bell continued to monopolize passing-down snaps over Mikel Leshoure, and ended up with only two fewer carries. Bell's one tote inside the Packers' six-yard line matched Leshoure's total for the evening. A full-blown timeshare appears to be developing in Detroit, and if Leshoure is no longer the Lions' clear-cut goal-line back, there's no question Bell will be the Lions' runner to own going forward. Of course, neither player would be a particularly compelling flex option under that scenario.
Related: Mikel Leshoure
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 12:20:00 AM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

OC Scott Linehan said Joique Bell is earning more touches weekly.

Bell is averaging a gaudy 5.70 YPC on the season and has totaled 12 rushes for 128 yards with a touchdown over the last two weeks. "The way he ran the ball and has been playing certainly gives him an opportunity now, I think for more opportunities," Linehan said. Bell will be the change-of-pace option behind Mikel Leshoure once again in Week 14.
Source: detroitlions.com
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 09:01:00 AM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Joique Bell rushed seven times for 81 yards and caught three passes for 21 yards in the Lions' Week 13 loss to the Colts.

Bell played well ahead of Kevin Smith, spelling Mikel Leshoure on running plays. Smith was used as a pass protector on third down, ending up with no touches. Bell remains a handcuff for Leshoure owners, but we wouldn't trust him as a standalone fantasy option. His gaudy yardage over the last two weeks is boosted by three separate runs of 23 or more yards.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 06:12:00 PM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Kevin Smith played more snaps than Joique Bell for the second consecutive game in Week 12.

After 10 weeks, the Lions have decided that Smith is a better pass protector than Bell on third downs. Bell did have Detroit's first two carries of 20+ yards on the season, but he can't be trusted as a flex option with Smith handling third-down duties.
Related: Kevin Smith
Source: Detroit Free Press
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 11:11:00 AM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Joique Bell rushed five times for 47 yards with a touchdown in the Lions' Week 12 overtime loss to the Texans.

Bell opened up the game behind Kevin Smith for the second straight week. But in the second half, he finally got a chance and dragged multiple Texans defenders at least 15 yards down the field. From there, he played ahead of Smith and proceeded to break off an easy 23-yard touchdown run right up the gut in the fourth quarter. We suspect Bell will be the No. 2 back against the Colts next week.
Thu, Nov 22, 2012 04:40:00 PM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Joique Bell rushed one time for four yards and was held to just reception for five yards versus the Packers in Week 11.

Just when you think it's safe to plug Bell into your fantasy lineup as a flex option, the Lions decide to re-integrate Kevin Smith (one carry, four yards) on third downs. Check back on Monday for an explanation on the changing roles in Detroit's backfield.
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 04:38:00 PM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Joique Bell was limited to one carry for four yards but caught seven passes for 44 yards in the Lions' Week 10 loss to Minnesota.

Largely a passing-down back and change-of-pace behind Mikel Leshoure on early downs, Bell experienced increased playing time Sunday due to Detroit's scoring deficit. He isn't much of a standard-league fantasy option, but continues to offer flex appeal in PPR leagues. The Lions will play the Packers in Week 11.
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 04:24:00 PM
Joique Bell - RB - Lions

Coach Jim Schwartz continues to rave about the play of Joique Bell.

Bell came out of nowhere to make the final roster and quickly climbed the depth chart since. Over the last four games, he's averaging 10.2 touches for 59.2 yards and has scored one touchdown. "He's done nothing but reward that confidence that we've had in him," Schwartz said. "He's a talented guy and he has very good run instincts, and it's difficult for the first guy to bring him down." Bell will continue to operate as the passing-down back and change-of-pace option behind Mikel Leshoure.
Source: Detroit News
Tue, Nov 6, 2012 08:11:00 AM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Matthew Stafford
2Shaun Hill
3Kellen Moore
4Alex Carder
RB1Reggie Bush
2Mikel Leshoure
3Joique Bell
4Theo Riddick
5Steven Miller
GLB1Mikel Leshoure
2Reggie Bush
3RB1Reggie Bush
2Joique Bell
FB1Shaun Chapas
WR11Calvin Johnson
2Ryan Broyles
3Mike Thomas
4Brian Robiskie
5Chastin West
WR21Nate Burleson
2Corey Fuller
3Kris Durham
4Lance Long
5Devin Thomas
WR31Ryan Broyles
TE1Brandon Pettigrew
2Tony Scheffler
3Michael Williams
4Dominique Curry
5Nathan Overbay
K1David Akers
2Havard Rugland