Theo Riddick, Joique Bell, George Winn's Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 6

The Detroit Lions backfield just got even more crowded following a breakout performance from Theo Riddick on Sunday.    

With Reggie Bush out of action, Detroit's muddled running back situation grew in unpredictability. Joique Bell received the majority of the few carries allotted, but Riddick also shined with 75 receiving yards and a touchdown, all gained during the first half.

Player	Rushes	Rush YDs	YPC	Rush TDs	Rec.	Rec. YDs	Rec. TDs
Joique Bell	18	74	4.1	1	2	23	o
Theo Riddick	3	6	2.0	0	5	75	1
George Winn	5	16	3.1	0	0	0	0

Footballguys' Sigmund Bloom gloated after Riddick's breakout first half.

After collecting 105 receptions in the past two years, Bell has seen a dramatic drop-off in that category this season with 11 through fives games. With former offensive coordinator Scott Linehan gone, Bell has lost considerable value accumulated through the passing game. Riddick is now looking to steal that thunder, but he remains too unproven to trust in all but the deepest fantasy formats.

George Winn, who emerged as a viable threat last week with 48 yards on 11 carries, remained quiet this weekend with just five touches. That directly defies offense coordinator Joe Lombardi telling MLive.com's Justin Rogers that he'll keep the rookie involved.

"Yeah, I think so," Lombardi said. "I think he's proven through the preseason and regular season that he's effective as a ball carrier. Yeah, for sure."

As all four running backs joust for the spotlight on a weekly basis, it grows increasingly difficult to trust any of them. Not even Bell is safe to start once Bush returns to the fold.