Patriots-Chiefs showdown postponed until Monday or Tuesday
The New England Patriots' showdown with Kansas City was moved to either Monday or Tuesday after positive coronavirus testsSEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SONY MICHEL
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Pats forcing turnovers a positive sign with Chiefs up next
The Patriots entered their matchup with the Raiders looking to see improvement on defense after getting pushed around in a Week 2 loss to SeattleSEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sony Michel has a career day for the Patriots Former Georgia running back Sony Michel had a career day in the New England Patriots win over the Las Vegas Raiders this past Sunday. Michel...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel & J.J. Taylor raise their games at just right time | Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM
Sony Michel on Patriots’ running backs: ‘We came together and just played hard. That’s what James White does.’ Michel rushed for 117 yards in the Patriots' win over the Raiders.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • BOSTON.COM
Sony Michel Runs Through Raiders
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Sony Michel: The Running Back Room Motivates Me | Postgame Press Conference
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Falcons blow another big lead, this time to Foles and Bears
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Breaks off two long runs Michel rushed nine times for 117 yards and caught both of his targets for another 23 yards in Sunday's 36-20 win over the Raiders.
Impact Michel came into this game without a run of 35-plus yards in his career, but he produced two such runs here. His two catches are also notable considering Michel didn't have a single reception in New England's first two games of the season and only caught 19 balls in his first two seasons. The more versatile Rex Burkhead scored all three of the Patriots' touchdowns in this game, and James White (personal) should continue to siphon off a hefty chunk of snaps when he returns, but Michel came up big here after notching only 56 yards over the first two games and should maintain his role as the Patriots' top rushing option at the running back position against the Chiefs in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Belichick reaches milestone as Patriots top Raiders 36-20
Bill Belichick became the third coach in NFL history to reach 275 regular-season victories and Rex Burkhead scored three touchdowns to lead the New England Patriots to a 36-20 win...SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: Sony Michel presses turbo for massive 38-yard run into Raiders territory New England Patriots running back Sony Michel rushes for 38-yard gain.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM
Could be a pivotal week ESPN's Mike Reiss suggests that if Michel "wants to keep his job as the Patriots' No. 1 running back, it isn't a stretch to say he needs a big game" Sunday against the Raiders.
Impact After a seven-carry, 19-yard effort in Week 2's loss to the Seahawks, Michel will look to rebound Sunday, but he could have some added competition for carries as soon as next weekend, with Damien Harris (hand) eligible to come off IR following Week 3 action. This Sunday, however, Michel will have a chance to head the Patriots' backfield, with Rex Burkhead likely to handle complementary/change-of-pace work with James White (personal) out, while J.J Taylor is on hand in a reserve capacity.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots: Is Sony Michel about to lose starting job to Damien Harris? According to reports, Patriots RB Sony Michel is fighting for his starting job. Sony Michel has started the first two games for the New Engl...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • MUSKETFIRE.COM
Rushes for 19 yards Michel carried seven times for 19 yards in Sunday's 35-30 loss to Seattle.
Impact Once again, QB Cam Newton was the team's top rushing threat, logging 11 carries for 47 yards and two TDs on the ground. Meanwhile, Rex Burkhead carried six times for two yards and J.J. Taylor lost a yard on his only carry. Pass-catching ace James White (personal) was inactive for Sunday's game, but his usual role was largely handled by Burkhead, who caught four of his six targets for 47 yards, while Michel didn't haul in his only Week 2 target. Looking ahead, Michel's fantasy prospects hinge on game flows that favor the run in weeks where the Patriots choose to limit Newton's touches in that phase of the game. In that context, Michel profiles as a hit-or-miss option heading into Week 3's contest versus the Raiders.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Newton nearly pulls off comeback, but Patriots fall short
Down 12 with less than 5 minutes remaining, Cam Newton nearly pulled off the most unlikely of comebacks in his first road start with New EnglandSEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Same old issues on defense doom Dolphins against Patriots
The Dolphins are heading back to the drawing board following a 21-11 loss to the Patriots that revealed some of their same shortcomings on defense from last seasonSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brady's 1st game with Bucs ends in 34-23 loss at New Orleans
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Leads crowded backfield in opener Michel rushed 10 times for 37 yards and a touchdown while going without a target in the passing game in Sunday's 21-11 win over the Dolphins.
Impact Michel got 10 carries while New England's three other running backs combined for 16, and his most important rush resulted in a one-yard touchdown to complete the scoring with 5:23 to go. The Patriots' first 14 points came courtesy of a pair of Cam Newton rushing scores, and the quarterback paced the team in both carries (15) and rushing yards (75). Michel will have some value as long as he's getting a sizable portion of the team's carries, but Newton's presence near the goal line and Michel's lack of involvement in the passing game are red flags.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Football Mailbag: Week 1 fantasy football start 'em or sit 'em | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF In this week's Fantasy Football Mailbag, PFF's Andrew Erickson answers sit/start questions about Antonio Gibson, Cam Newton, Sony Michel and...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • PFF.COM
Former Georgia coach Mark Richt talks former UGA RB Sony Michel's 2019 slump with Patriots The USA Today’s Patriots Wire recently spoke with former Georgia football coach Mark Richt about former Bulldog Sony Michel and his struggle...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Waiver wire pickups key to roster building
Waiver wire pickups are a key to roster building going into the fantasy football seasonSEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Updates: Questions about Sony Michel, James Robinson, Cam Akers, more impact drafts, Week 1 rankings Week 1 is here, and with it comes questions about Sony Michel, Damien Harris, James Robinson, Devine Ozigbo, Cam Akers, and AJ Dillon. We ha...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
May be eased back in The Patriots could elect to ease Michel back into their backfield mix early on in hte season while he returns from offseason foot surgery, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact That said, such an approach would have been easier to implement had a finger issue not landed Damien Harris on injured reserve. With Harris out for at least three weeks, Michel -- the Patriots' No. 1 back the last two seasons -- figures to head the team's ground game Sunday against the Dolphins. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels does have the luxury of being able to dish out touches to change-of-pace back James White and the versatile Rex Burkhead, so it does seem plausible that Michel's usage against Miami could be deliberate, though he's still expected to get the first shot at the bulk of the team's goal-line carries. For his part, Michel notes that his foot has responded well since he was activated from the PUP list Aug. 26, but the 2018 first-rounder acknowledged that he has some catching up to do while adding that he's "headed in the right direction." Either way, even as the franchise moves on from the Tom Brady era, New England's carry allotments are expected to continue to be dictated by game flow and matchup-specific game plans, an often frustrating context for fantasy managers.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Added work in the offing With Damien Harris (finger) on IR and set to miss at least three games, Michel figures to see added work in the Patriots' backfield to start the season.
Impact Harris had been pushing for a share of the team's early-down carries, but he'll miss at least a few games, setting the stage for Michel -- who's looked good since returning from a foot injury -- to head the team's ground game out of the gate. Pass-catching ace James White and the versatile Rex Burkhead are also in the mix for touches, while J.J. Taylor adds depth, but Michel is now in a position to make a fantasy impact as the team's lead back for now, with a time-share with Harris no longer imminent.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
