Patriots RB Sony Michel back to practice

Progress on the injury front for the Patriots: Rookie RB Sony Michel makes his first appearance on the practice field since Aug. 1.

Related players: Rex Burkhead, James White

Michel looks like he should be on pace to play in Week 1, but of course RB roles in New England are not easy to predict. Michel will likely need to play some catch-up at this point and Burkhead looks like he'll be a safer play with White remaining the option on passing downs.