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Le’Veon Bell about to surpass Barry Sanders in surprising category

Related Topics: Barry Sanders, Running back

Le’Veon Bell is locked in. Through his first two playoff games as a pro, the fourth-year running back out of Michigan State has dominated opposing defenses, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to the AFC Championship next weekend.

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Bell finished with 170 yards, a franchise record for a single playoff game, on Sunday night against the Chiefs as the Steelers won, 18-16, on the road. No touchdowns were scored by Pittsburgh’s offense, but that wasn’t Bell’s fault. Mike Tomlin decided to pass the ball at the five-yard line with the game’s best running back in the backfield.