Sony Michel provides couple of 20-yard runs for Patriots
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel rushed 10 times for 69 yards in a 38-9, Week 16 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.
What It Means:
Michel gained 29 yards on his first carry and later added 21 yards on another carry. He's totaled 20 carries for 143 scoreless yards over the past two games while filling in as New England's lead back for Damien Harris (ankle). It's unclear whether Harris will be available for Week 17 against the New York Jets.
Michel scored 6.9 FanDuel points on Monday and is averaging 7.8 over the last two games. The Jets rank 15th in FanDuel points allowed per game to the running back position this season.
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