Ameer Abdullah to see 200 carries in 2017

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 27: Ameer Abdullah #21 of the Detroit Lions carries the ball in the second quarter while playing the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game at Ford Field on December 27, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

  • According to Tim Twentyman of the Detroit Lions official website, Detroit Lions RB Ameer Abdullah is expected to see at least 200 carries in the 2017 season.
  • In 2015, Abdullah stayed healthy throughout his rookie season, playing 362 snaps and amassing 143 rushing attempts. He ended his rookie campaign as the starter in the Lions backfield, and received a PFF overall grade of 69.5, ranking 45th of 66 qualifying running backs.
  • Abdullah managed just 57 total snaps and 18 rush attempts in 2016 before a torn ligament in his foot prematurely ended his season. Abdullah was only active in Weeks 1 and 2, but he made an excellent start, producing an elusive rating of 144.9, which ranked second of 42 running backs with at least 15 rushing attempts during that time.

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