FOXBORO, Mass. — Sony Michel’s stats through four NFL games paint the picture of a player who’s picking up the game very quickly.
How so? The New England Patriots rookie running back has increased his yards per carry in each game this season.
Week 2 vs. Jacksonville: 3.4 yards per carry
Week 3 vs. Detroit: 3.6 yards per carry
Week 4 vs. Miami: 4.5 yards per carry
Week 5 vs. Indianapolis: 5.4 per carry
In this case, the numbers don’t lie. After missing most of Patriots training camp and the entire preseason with a knee injury, Michel is soaking up as much knowledge as he can.
And much of that knowledge is coming from his…