Greg83 26 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 39 minutes ago, ludawg23 said: Looks like the stopped running outside and moved inside more. Also, I hope the passing involvement continues. It is clear that it benefits the entire offense as it makes them much less predictable when he is on the field. Aside from the 5.7ypc and TD, I'm ironically more excited about the 3 targets for 32 yards. Good signs that he's getting some passing work at last, which hopefully makes him less predictable as a runner. 120 yards from scrimmage is very encouraging. Hope he can hold onto that role when Rex comes back. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drisser 420 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 That's what I was waiting to see. May have to fire him up against the Giants this week. Anyone feeling confident in starting him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpark211 275 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) 38 minutes ago, drisser said: That's what I was waiting to see. May have to fire him up against the Giants this week. Anyone feeling confident in starting him? I am in one of my leagues. NYG has no top offensive weapons on a short week (Shepard out, Barkley likely out, Engram likely out, Gallman definitely out). Thus NE will trample the Giants early into the first half. I can see them use Michel a lot this Thursday to kill the clock. Edited October 8, 2019 by jpark211 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trifecta 2,133 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 With how good the Patriots defense has been, he is an every week flex play at worst. You can pretty much count on a positive game script for him. Yeah he's been bad so far, but he's the goal line back for a team that figures to be at the goal line more than any other team. I don't see how you can bench him, except maybe in PPR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ludawg23 1,982 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Nice blurb from Mike Reiss this morning: Sunday's performance represented a notable change for those patiently waiting for Michel to have some significant production. He finished with 91 rushing yards and a touchdown while adding three catches for 32 yards. The pass-catching production is a good sign that the coaching staff is trusting Michel more in the passing game. Last year when Michel was on the field, it was almost always a run. Look for Michel's production to increase going forward, now with some added potential in the passing game. -- Mike Reiss Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPT 7 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 While its due to bye weeks I'm starting him against the Giants with confidence. Rainy and windy in Foxborough, seems like the game script will favor the Pats running all over the Giants as much as they can. Always risk with NE rb'sm but I'm hoping for 80-100 total yards and a TD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fletch44 1,531 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Not to be a wet blanket but don't forget about Burkhead. If he's active, he usually has a role. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ludawg23 1,982 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, fletch44 said: Not to be a wet blanket but don't forget about Burkhead. If he's active, he usually has a role. We'll see if they push that foot injury in wet conditions. He logged a limited practice yesterday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pooskay 807 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Burkhead is there to conserve Sony for the playoffs. He's not any threat to Sony. It's the OL that will determine how well he plays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ludawg23 1,982 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Looking like a natural catching passes out of the backfield 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoseLin23 436 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 ^^Yeah, not sure why they don't do this more. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
babyfaceassasin 242 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 2 hours ago, RoseLin23 said: ^^Yeah, not sure why they don't do this more. No one scouts players better than the Pats organization. If they don’t use Michel in the passing game then theirs a reason. Belichick always uses players to their strengths Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dudewithabadcat 1,078 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Strong start this week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tuna 169 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) with bye week/injury issues I may start both Michel and White vs that Giants backfield.....think it will be a RB day for the Pats Edited October 9, 2019 by Big Tuna 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gufomel 873 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) I’m seeing things about bad weather tonight. Is it looking like mainly rain or bad storms/wind the latter which might really lead to a heavier running game? Edited October 10, 2019 by gufomel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kdpat15 258 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 need a strong performance from Sony!!!! hope they keep him involved in passing game 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vanquish2073 21 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I fully avoided him in PPR formats this year at his ADP but I'm having a hard time getting a read on him going forward. If he can get even a few targets a game that feels like a total game-changer for his value in that format. But the question is whether last week was signal or just noise. I know the easy answer is to peg his value to whatever is happening with Burkhead, but what if they truly do want to get Sony more involved in the passing game? Sigh...guess this is why he was an avoid in PPR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sonny_D 1,962 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 3 TD’s incoming tonight. Minimum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kretan182 527 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Sonny_D said: 3 TD’s incoming tonight. Minimum. I am going up against him, thanks for the good news Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trifecta 2,133 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 It really does set up for a monster night for Michel. Short week, rainy, windy... I expect he'll have the most touches he's had all year and it will translate into an RB1 performance for week 6. Must Start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zekepeak86 1,582 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Giants D isnt bad against the run. With the poor weather incoming if it holds true, im saying this game overall is ugly.23-9 pats. Pats defense scores the most points Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yanksman 3,781 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 28 minutes ago, Zekepeak86 said: Giants D isnt bad against the run. With the poor weather incoming if it holds true, im saying this game overall is ugly.23-9 pats. Pats defense scores the most points Giants D is bad against EVERYTHING 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zekepeak86 1,582 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, yanksman said: Giants D is bad against EVERYTHING in .5 PPR giants D is ranked 16 vs running backs and #23 against the run. They are beat through the air more than on the ground, but if anything field position and sloppy conditions will probably be ok as long as sony can maintain traction and not fumble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JE7HorseGod 2,640 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Brandon Bolden 3 carries, 4 yards, 3 TDs. Just cuz, it's BB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gufomel 873 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Michel might have to enter the Biggest Loser competition after how much he eats tonight. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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