Fantasy Football Zero Running Back Strategy: Draft Sony Michel

Fantasy football players that want to load up on wide receivers and tight ends in the early parts of their draft should look to draft the Patriots running back in the later rounds.

Bill Enright | Jul 20, 2020

After a disappointing season in 2019, most fantasy football managers are shying away from drafting Sony Michel. The Patriots second-year running back did score seven touchdowns last season, but three of the games in Week 7 and he scored just once from Weeks 8-17. The 2018 first-round pick saw a slight decline in his yards, picking up just 912 compared to 931 his rookie year. With an Average Draft Position of 95th overall and the 38th running back off the board, it’s clear fantasy football players don’t expect a rebound in 2020. But Sports Illustrated’s Corey Parson argues Michel is a perfect draft pick for any fantasy player that uses the Zero RB Strategy. Parson was joined by PatriotMaven Devon Clements and discussed what to expect from Michel this upcoming season.

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Published Jul 20, 2020

BILL ENRIGHT

Bill Enright is the Managing Editor of Sports Illustrated's Sports Betting and Fantasy division. He's an award winning fantasy football analyst and has a winning betting record on NFL Player Props since 2017. Follow Bill on Twitter: @BillEnright