Sony Michel Fantasy

The New England Patriots picked up the fifth-year option for the 2022 season on offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn on Monday. On the flip side, they declined the fifth-year option for running back Sony Michel. Michel was the 31st overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft and would've made $4.523 million in 2022 had his option been picked up. He'll have a base salary of $1.79 million this year. He had 2,292 yards rushing on 535 carries and 14 touchdowns in his three seasons with the Pats, but he played in just nine games (six starts) due to injury in 2020 and rushed for only 449 yards and one score. Michel was barely used in the passing game as well. He'll return to a backfield committee with James White, Damien Harris and rookie Rhamondre Stevenson this year. Wynn was the No. 23 overall pick in 2018 and will make $10.413 million in 2022.

May. 3rd • 5:02 PM

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel has not put together the season that he would've hoped for coming into the year. However, he did play fairly well during the regular season finale against the New York Jets. He rushed 16 times for 76 yards and caught three passes for 60 yards and one touchdown through the air. It was a nice way to end the season for someone who battled injuries throughout most of the year. Damien Harris was sidelined in Week 17, but appears to be the favorite for the lead back job next season. Michel will likely be off the fantasy radar in most formats heading into 2021.

Jan. 4th • 1:30 AM

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel has not shown much ability to move the ball on the ground since returning from injury. He has only produced one game with over 70 rushing yards or more in each of his last four games. The New York Jets have a decent run defense, so don't expect things to lean in Michel's favor. He should be considered a RB3 for the Week 17 matchup with the Jets.

Jan. 1st • 7:27 PM