Dallas Cowboys running back Christine Michael has long been a favorite of the fantasy community due to his measurables and college tape. And now, it appears his time could be coming.
Christine Michael may play Sunday, per report, fantasy dorks rejoice
Christine Michael’s role with his new team keeps increasing and he may make his Dallas Cowboys debut on Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.
ESPN's Ed Werder reports that offensive coordinator Scott Linehan has been getting Michael reps with the first-team offense and he could play in Week 4's matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Michael has been inactive in each of the Cowboys' first three games, but that streak could be coming to an end for the player Dallas acquired for a seventh-round draft pick over the summer.
Fantasy impact: Fantasy owners will undoubtedly be excited for this news, but it's just too early to project a meaningful role for Michael, who still remains amid a crowded backfield. Joseph Randle and Lance Dunbar are expected to have important roles, although it looks like Michael will get his chance to force the coaching staff's hand in diminishing them.
This is a “wait and see” game for Michael’s owners, but is a step in the right direction for his overall fantasy prospects. For Week 4, Michael still isn’t worth starting consideration but should be owned in leagues of all formats.
