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Season To Date Statistics

Year Team Gms Plays Car Rush Yards YPC Rush TDs Fum Targets Catch Catch Yards Catch TDs Total Yards Total TDs 50+ Yd TDs 100+ Yard Gms 1+ TD Gms
2018 NE 1 12 10 34 3.4 0 0 2 1 7 0 41 0 0 0 0

Recent Player News

  • Posted: 9/20/2018 1:57pm ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 20.

    Huddle Up: Michel received 11 touches in Week 2 and probably will receive a similar workload this week against the Detroit Lions. He can be a possible flex option in some deeper leagues but is not a must-start option.

  • Posted: 9/19/2018 2:12pm ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Sept. 19.

    Huddle Up: Michel was able to make his NFL debut in Week 2 after missing the opener, and he did well catching some passes out of the backfield. That might be where he is able to contribute the most. Fantasy owners in PPR formats will want to target him as a low-end RB3 or flex fantasy option, while he has lesser value in standard play.

  • Posted: 9/16/2018 12:14pm ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) is officially active for the team's Week 2 game.

    Huddle Up: Michel will be making his season debut but his role in the offense is uncertain at this point. Owners may want to see how he is used in the offense before considering him a fantasy option.

  • Posted: 9/15/2018 3:12pm ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) progressed this week to the extent that he may be able to play in Week 2, according to a source. There is no guarantee that he will play, however.

    Huddle Up: It's now looking as if all of Michel, Rex Burkhead and James White could play. Burkhead is the best bet if healthy, but White has PPR RB2 appeal if Michel and/or Burkhead are sidelined. It's best to wait at least a week to see how Michel looks, if he plays.

  • Posted: 9/14/2018 1:42pm ET

    Updating a previous report, New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) was limited in practice for a third straight day Friday, Sept. 14 and he is officially listed as questionable for Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

    Huddle Up: Michel appears to be a 50-50 proposition for the key early-season showdown with the Jags. With Rex Burkhead (concussion) also questionable, the Pats could use Michel, even if it is in a limited role. James White could see a significant role in Week 2 if neither back is able to go, or even if they can play and are limited. Wait on Michel and let him prove his health in a full game before trusting him in seasonal play.

  • Posted: 9/14/2018 8:53am ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (hamstring) is steadily improving, head coach Bill Belichick said Friday, Sept. 14. '(He) gets better every day,' Belichick said. He missed a lot of plays in training camp and training camp practices. He's gotten a chance to be more involved in those recently, and each time he runs through those, he sees something. ... (He's) reacting quicker, being a little more decisive.'

    Huddle Up: The rookie first-round pick appears to be on track to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but given Michel's inexperience, the Patriots' always-unpredictable RB situation and the rugged matchup, Michel's fantasy owners are advised to use the game as an observation period -- even if the rookie is active -- to get a better feel for the situation.

  • Posted: 9/13/2018 2:29pm ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 13.

    Huddle Up: Michel probably will be eased into the offense game plan if he is able to play in Week 2 and may only see a limited amount of touches. Owners probably should wait to see how he is used in the offense before considering him a starting option.

  • Posted: 9/13/2018 6:58am ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) is preparing as though he'll play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2.

    Huddle Up: Michel would be a flex option with a rough matchup. With the shape the Pats' backfield is in, he would have chances early and often.

  • Posted: 9/9/2018 6:16am ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) is not expected to play in Week 1's game against the Houston Texans, according to a source.

    Huddle Up: Michel had been a limited participant in practice throughout the week and was listed as questionable on the injury report but missed most of the preseason with knee problems. Rex Burkhead and James White will split carries in the season opener but neither player should be considered as anything more than a flex option.

  • Posted: 9/7/2018 1:26pm ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 7, and is listed as questionable for Week 1.

    Huddle Up: Michel missed a majority of the preseason because of the knee injury and may be a game-time decision for Week 1, so owners should keep an eye on the situation. He will be part of a committee this season but may not be a starting option at this time.

  • Posted: 9/6/2018 2:24pm ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 6.

    Huddle Up: Michel is expected to be part of a committee this season and may be eased into the offensive game plan during the early part of the season since he missed most of the preseason. Owners probably can avoid him at this point, but he should be an option later in the season.

  • Posted: 8/30/2018 12:14pm ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) may not be ready for Week 1, The Athletic's Jeff Howe reported. Michel had his knee scoped in early August and just returned to doing individual drills in practice last week.

    Huddle Up: The rookie will open the year behind Rex Burkhead and James White for touches but should eventually work his way into the running back rotation, especially with Burkhead already dealing with a slight tear in his knee. Right now, Michel is an RB3 hold in fantasy leagues.

  • Posted: 8/27/2018 10:50am ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 27.

    Huddle Up: Michel probably will not play in the final preseason game but appears to be on track for the start of the season. He likely will be involved in the running and passing game this season and could be a flex option in some fantasy leagues if healthy.

  • Posted: 8/13/2018 8:56am ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) is out of practice Monday, Aug. 13.

    Huddle Up: Michel is close to the 10-day window he was given to return. Look for him to be an RB3 or RB4 in fantasy if his knee holds up.

  • Posted: 8/4/2018 1:40pm ET

    Updating previous reports, New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) had fluid drained from his knee and will be sidelined for at least 10 days. People close to the situation do not appear to be concerned about Michel's availability for the regular season.

    Huddle Up: Michel will miss at least part of the preseason, but there are questions about his availability for Week 1. Michel can be a No. 3 or No. 4 fantasy running back in all leagues if he is ready for the opener and will be more valuable in keeper leagues.

  • Posted: 8/4/2018 1:22pm ET

    Updating a previous report, New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) will need to undergo a procedure on his knee that is expected to keep him sidelined for the preseason and possibly into the regular season, according to sources.

    Huddle Up: Owners will need to monitor the situation to see when Michel will undergo the procedure and how long the Patriots expect him to miss. He is expected to be a solid contributor on offense this season and could still be a No. 3 or No. 4 fantasy running back despite the injury.

  • Posted: 8/4/2018 11:32am ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) has missed a few practices because of a knee injury, but it is considered minor, according to a source.

    Huddle Up: Michel probably will be back on the field in the near future, so owners should not be worried. He is expected to be part of a committee at running back this season and should be involved in the running and passing game. He has a chance to be a No. 3 receiver in some fantasy leagues.

  • Posted: 8/1/2018 9:05am ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (undisclosed) left practice Wednesday, Aug. 1, with an undisclosed injury. He wasn't limping, and it's unclear what ailed him.

    Huddle Up: Michel is expected to be an RB3 in fantasy, and it's worth monitoring what is going on.

  • Posted: 7/22/2018 6:57am ET

    The New England Patriots agreed to terms with RB Sony Michel on a four-year contract Sunday, July 22, with an option for a fifth year, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

    Huddle Up: Michel will share playing time in the New England backfield with several other players but should receive enough touches to be considered a No. 3 or No. 4 running back in most fantasy leagues. He has added value in keeper and dynasty formats.

  • Posted: 4/27/2018 3:15pm ET

    New England Patriots RB Sony Michel recorded 12 fumbles during his college career, but director of player personnel Nick Caserio said the team is not concerned about the issue at this point.

    Huddle Up: Michel will share playing time with several other running backs this season but should receive a decent amount of touches each game. He can be considered a No. 3 or No. 4 running back in most fantasy leagues but will be more valuable in keeper leagues.

  • Posted: 4/26/2018 8:32pm ET

    The New England Patriots selected Georgia RB Sony Michel with the 31st overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft Thursday, April 26.

    Huddle Up: Michel likely will be a part of a committee at running back this season and should be involved in the running and passing game. He can be a No. 3 or No. 4 running back in standard leagues in 2018 and can be at least a No. 3 back in keeper leagues because he should be more involved in the coming years.

  • Posted: 4/23/2018 6:53pm ET

    University of Georgia RB Sony Michel could drop in this week's NFL Draft due to medical reasons, according to The Ringer's Mike Lombardi.

    Huddle Up: This is the second time in a week an analyst has suggested Michel could be in for a draft-day slide due to a medical issue, as NFL Network's Mike Mayock told reporters at his annual press conference that executives had concerns about a knee injury. Michel did suffer a torn ACL in high school seven years ago, but it's a bit of a stretch to suggest teams would be all that concerned about something so long ago. This has the feel of a team trying to create panic in order to get him to fall in its lap.

2018 Game Logs

Wk Opp Car RYd RTD Cat CYd CTD
2 @JAC 10 34 0 1 7 0

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