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Why DeAngelo Williams is a capable replacement for Le’Veon Bell
- Updated: July 22, 2016
11:59 AM ET
With running back Le’Veon Bell facing a four-game suspension to start the 2016 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers will likely turn to DeAngelo Williams once again to be their top back.
Williams accounted for 82 percent of the Steelers’ rushes with Bell suspended in Weeks 1 and 2 and 76 percent of Pittsburgh’s rushes with Bell injured after Week 8 last season.
Big shoes to fill
Bell has averaged 119 scrimmage yards per game in his NFL career. That’s the best average in the league since Bell was drafted in 2013.
ESPN Stats & Information
But Williams wasn’t far behind that average when shouldering the load last season. He averaged 112 scrimmage yards …
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