Sony Michel

Week 16 at Minnesota Vikings

Excellent play and the playoffs looming gives Michel an excellent chance to play a lot more in the final few weeks of the season with Week 16 no exception. The Rams have a five-day week before Sunday’s game and with Darrell Henderson being eased into action, Michel has been carrying the rushing load and saw receiving work Week 15. The running back position is a mess, but Michel has been a sure thing the past few weeks.

Week 14 at Arizona Cardinals

UPDATE: Darrell Henderson (COVID-19) will miss Week 14's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

If you roster Sony Michel, the good times could roll into Week 14. Darrell Henderson did not log one snap Week 13 despite being active, and if the Rams are looking to ease their starting back into his normal workload, it could mean another strong day for Michel. The Arizona Cardinals rank 22nd in schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed to opposing backs and just allowed David Montgomery, the focal point of the Bears offense, to have a game. Michel is not the focal point and could see less attention with teammates such as Cooper Kupp dominating weekly. If Henderson is limited ahead of Monday’s game, fire up Michel as an RB2 and no worse than an RB3.

Week 12 at Green Bay Packers

Do not be surprised if Michel’s role changes in Week 12 as the Rams face a tough road matchup against Green Bay. Instead of just giving Darrell Henderson a breather for a couple series, look for Michel to be the short-yardage back throughout the game against a top 15 rush defense according to aFPA. Michel is not much more than a desperation flex option in what is expected to be a tight game in Week 12.