WATCH: Sony Michel’s NFL playoff debut couldn’t be going any better
By Adam Spencer
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It took former Georgia RB Sony Michel a while to find a rhythm with the New England Patriots, but now the first-round 2018 draft pick is coming into his own.
On Sunday, he was a big part of the Patriots’ offense in the first half of the AFC Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Chargers, helping his team take a 35-7 lead into the intermission. Through the first two quarters of his playoff debut, Michel has rushed for 105 yards and a whopping three touchdowns.
On the Patriots’ first drive, Michel finished it off with an easy touchdown to get things started:
SONY MICHEL OPENS THE GAME WITH A PATRIOTS TOUCHDOWN! pic.twitter.com/zLs2loNit2
— Guy Boston Sports (@GuyBostonSports) January 13, 2019
The second touchdown featured some of Michel’s trademark speed on the edge:
Sony Michel is on track for a BIG DAY!
His second rushing touchdown and the Patriots retake the lead! pic.twitter.com/e87F0E617p
— Guy Boston Sports (@GuyBostonSports) January 13, 2019
And he added a third touchdown of the first half for good measure:
Sony Michel's third touchdown of the half!
First half for Michel: 105 yards and 3 touchdowns
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— Guy Boston Sports (@GuyBostonSports) January 13, 2019
The game still has two quarters left, so Michel may not be done just yet. However, if the Pats continue to dominate, Michel could get a bit of rest heading into the AFC Championship Game in Kansas City next weekend.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
