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Patriots: Sony Michel’s explosiveness since return proves injuries held him back

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 20: Sony Michel #26 of the New England Patriots carries the ball against Brandon Jones #29 of the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Sunday proved that Patriots RB Sony Michel can be effective when he isn’t combatting injuries.

It goes without saying that Patriots running back Sony Michel has struggled to replicate the success he enjoyed as a rookie, when he totaled 931 rushing yards and six touchdowns on a respectable 4.