Sony Michel had room to run Sunday afternoon, and he took advantage of it.
The rookie running back rushed for a career-high 133 yards with a touchdown on 21 carries in the New England Patriots’ Week 12 victory over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Michel’s most noteworthy scamper was a 33-yard rush, his second longest of the season.
Michel’s big day couldn’t have happened without a strong effort from the offensive line, which received heaps of praise in the locker room after the game. And if you ask Michel, trying to find a better O-line in the NFL would be a fool’s errand.
Michel wasn’t the only Patriot to have success on the ground, as James White had 73 rushing yards of his own. New England in total had a season-high 215 rushing yards, beating its previous mark by 40.
The Patriots will be hard-pressed to have another big performance on the ground in Week 13, as the Minnesota Vikings boast one of the stingiest run defenses in the league.
