Sony Michel Fantasy

Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel saw his first serious action since joining the team in their Week 2 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Teammate Darrell Henderson Jr. (chest) left the game and went to the locker room with an injury in the second half, and that gave Michel a large uptick in workload. He had 10 carries for 46 yards on the day, but he wasn't involved in the passing game at all. If Henderson were to miss any serious time moving forward, Michel would immediately become the leader in this backfield with RB2 potential.

Sep. 19th • 10:26 PM

Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel could remain in a clear backup role for yet another week. "You have confidence that you can utilize him, if need be," explained head coach Sean McVay. "But Darrell Henderson, I thought, did a great job." This certainly does not sound like a vote of confidence in the former Patriots first-round pick, especially after he logged just one carry for two yards last week. McVay added, "You do want to be able to say, 'Hey, if we're able to sustain drives, be able to get some things off, could you expect to see Sony?' That's a possibility, but Darrell's a guy that's done a really nice job and I was really pleased with how he got stronger as the game went on." Michel doesn't figure to carve out a significant workload soon and thus can safely be left on waivers.

Sep. 18th • 9:15 PM

Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel is a player that could be interesting later this year in fantasy, but he can ride your bench in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears. Michel just recently joined the roster, and he figures to be the RB2 in this Rams offense behind Darrell Henderson. The Bears were 14th against the run last season despite missing Akiem Hicks and Eddie Goldman during the year. Until Michel becomes the primary runner or this offense becomes more run-heavy, you can avoid putting him in your fantasy lineups in standard-sized leagues.

Sep. 9th • 10:45 PM