Fantasy Football 2017: Start Em, Sit Em for Week 3

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Fantasy Football Start: Ameer Abdullah (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

START ‘EM

Running Back. Lions. Ameer Abdullah. 2. player. 50. Projected Points: 8.4

The Lions have a tricky situation at running back, so if you own Ameer Abdullah, it’s best to handcuff him with Theo Riddick. The two are a great duo for the Lions backfield, but Abdullah tends to be more of the “big rushing yards” guy while Riddick is the one who gets the carries near the goal line.

I like Abdullah this week because he’s going up against an Atlanta Falcons defense that has been getting wrecked by the run game. The former Husker had over 80 yards rushing on Monday night and will look to eat against a Falcons team who have allowed two big running back performances over the past two weeks.

This could really be an Abdullah/Riddick start ’em page, but Abdullah gets more yards at the end of the day. Either guy is definitely worth starting if you have them on your team.

The Lions offense could really be something special this year.

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