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Patriots running back (RB) Sony Michel is a fantasy football waiver wire pickup to target as a free agent addition for Week 16 of the 2020 NFL season.
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ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Sony Michel missed about a month of the season while dealing with a quadriceps injury. While he was gone, Damien Harris (ankle) took over the primary rushing duties for the team. However, this past week, with Harris sidelined due to an ankle injury, Michel was the team's go-to running back.
Michel rushed 10 times for 74 yards in Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins. No other Patriots running back had more than two carries in the game. While Michel has had a quiet year due primarily to the mid-season injury, he's been surprisingly effective for the most part this season when he's been able to get onto the field. He's averaging 5.7 yards per carry on 53 carries this season. In Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders, his last game before going on Injured Reserve, Michel rushed nine times for 117 yards.
Michel is a solid add for anyone who needs a fill-in running back for Week 16. If Harris remains out, he has solid RB2 upside in a decent matchup against the Buffalo Bills. If Harris ends up returning, Michel is riskier with a lower ceiling and should be seen as more of a low-end flex option.
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