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New England Patriots GameDay: 5 players who will shine vs. Redskins

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Gunner Olszewski #80, Julian Edelman #11 and Rex Burkhead #34 of the New England Patriots take the field prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Gunner Olszewski #80, Julian Edelman #11 and Rex Burkhead #34 of the New England Patriots take the field prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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New England Patriots Sony Michel (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
New England Patriots Sony Michel (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) /

Sony Michel, RB

With Rex Burkhead downgraded to out for this game, expect Sony Michel to get it going this week for the New England Patriots.

The Washington Redskins enter this game giving up 147.5 yards per game against the run, so expect Patriots offensive coordinator to go to the run early in an attempt to get the second-year running back going.

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Last week against the Buffalo Bills, Michel did have some good-looking runs. Expect him to build off that momentum this week with his first 100-plus yard rushing game this season.  The success of the running game will set up the passing game and Tom Brady and crew will get back on track.

Also watch for Sony Michel to get into the passing game a little.  The team started to insert Michel last season in a matchup against the Chicago Bears before he went down with a back injury that looked worse than it was at the time.

Establishing the versatility of Sony Michel in the offense should be a point of emphasis.  This is a game they can certainly get the Georgia Bulldogs product some repetitions.

There will also be an opportunity for rookie running back Damian Harris to make some plays against this Redskins defense.

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