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Around the NFL: Sony Michel

The Rams have placed Darrell Henderson the COVID-19 reserve list, and that dramatically changes their running back situation. Sony Michel is now looking like a strong candidate for top-10 running back numbers – he’s about all they’ve got.  more »

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Sep
21

Rams optimistic about RB Henderson

Los Angeles Rams running back DARRELL HENDERSON JR. left Sunday’s game against Indianapolis with a rib injury, but head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that the team was optimistic thatMore his starting rusher would be available against Tampa Bay this weekend. McVay clarified that Henderson is dealing with a rib cartilage injury. Should Henderson be unavailable or limited in any way, fantasy owners can expect to see fellow running back SONY MICHEL in the backfield. Less

Source: Team Blog

Aug
27

Rams RB Henderson still to have major role

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Wednesday that running back DARRELL HENDERSON is still going to have a “very big role” even after the team acquired fellow rusherMore SONY MICHEL from the New England Patriots earlier in the week. McVay said that the trade for Michel doesn’t have much to do with Henderson, although he expects his newest running back to be a “big-time contributor”. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Aug
26

Rams trade for Patriots RB Michel

The Los Angeles Rams acquired running back SONY MICHEL from the New England Patriots in exchange for fifth and sixth-round draft picks in 2022. The Patriots had shopped Michel since theMore 2021 NFL Draft, when they selected RHAMONDRE STEVENSON in the fourth round. In a crowded Patriots backfield, former first-round pick Michel became the odd man out. Less

Source: NFL.com

Podcast: August 25 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Scott Pianowski of Yahoo Sports joins the podcast to talk Our Guys -- players we're already heavily invested in for the 2021 fantasy season. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies.  more »

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Around the NFL: Sony Michel

All preseason there's been speculation that Sony Michel would be gone from the Patriots roster before the season. Now it's official: he's been traded to the Los Angeles Rams for a couple of conditional late-round picks. Here's what it means for the involved players and teams.   more »

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Around the NFL: Damien Harris

Story yesterday about New England running back Damien Harris. Beat writer Mike Reiss thinks he's the team's sure-fire No. 1 running back, which makes sense. Fourth-rounder Rhamondre Stevenson figures to be brought along slowly, while Sony Michel isn't a roster lock. How valuable might Harris be?  more »

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Factoid: Running but not catching

The Patriots have the weird deal where they don’t throw to their starting running back. More so than other teams, they like to have a back who runs, with more of a pass-catching specialist playing in spread formations.  more »

Nov
6

Patriots RB Michel returns to practice

New England Patriots running back SONY MICHEL returned to practice on Thursday and has been designated to return off the injured reserve list. Michel has missed the Patriots’ last five games due to a quadriceps injury. The Patriots play against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football this week.

Source: Boston Herald

Around the NFL: Patriots cut Miller

Patriots release Lamar Miller, and their backfield begins to come into focus Or does it? I wonder if Bill Belichick has one more notable running back move left in him this season.  more »

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Sep
4

Patriots RB Harris could miss season opener

New England running back DAMIEN HARRIS has been sidelined with a hand injury that could threaten his availability for the season opener. Harris was expected to join SONY MICHEL in theMore Patriots backfield, but the injury has put that plan in jeopardy. The Patriots did sign LAMAR MILLER during the offseason, but the veteran is working his way back from a torn ACL that sidelined him for the 2019 season. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Aug
27

Patriots RB Michel makes training camp debut

New England running back SONY MICHEL is off the PUP list and back in action as of Wednesday’s training camp practice. Michel looked good and showed no signs that he wasMore restricted by the foot injury that has kept him out of action. The Patriots have some depth at the running back position, but Michel will look to return to his place at the top of the depth chart. Less

Source: Boston Globe

Around the NFL: Patriots running backs

New England signs Lamar Miller, and he’s an interesting wild card on that roster. I don’t think he’ll be their main tailback, but it’s at least a possibility. Bill Belichick has had luck with transplanted veteran runners in the past.   more »

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Aug
12

Patriots RB Michel could be sidelined to start season

The New England Patriots are reportedly unsure if starting running back SONY MICHEL will be healthy by the start of the 2020 regular season. Michel underwent foot surgery during the offseason,More but the timeline for his return has been unclear. With Michel currently on the PUP list and the team having just signed veteran running back LAMAR MILLER, Michel’s fantasy owners have cause for concern. Less

Source: New England Sports Network

Around the NFL: Lamar Miller

I put together the depth charts for Fantasy Index, including the list of unsigned veterans. I've wondered why there's been no news of interest regarding Lamar Miller. An unexciting name to be sure, but that hasn't kept Carlos Hyde and Peyton Barber from finding work. Well, Miller found work yesterday.   more »

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