Detroit Free Press · Oct 6, 2017
Inside the Lions: Ameer Abdullah is a more efficient RB
Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett and columnist Jeff Seidel share their thoughts after the Lions' 14-7 win over the Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.(Photo: Reese Strickland, USA TODAY Sports)Maybe it's obvious, but Ameer Abdullah had his most efficient game running the football in last week's win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Adullah set career-highs in yards (94) and carries (20) as the Lions built their offensive gameplan around him as a way to control the clock and keep the Vikings' tenacious defensive line away from Matthew Stafford.
The NFL measures "efficiency" in running backs by tracking the total distance a player covers on rushing plays per rushing yards gained.
