Tagged: Christine Michael (18 Results)
Colts RB Mack to be ready for Week #1?
Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich said that it’s “no slam dunk” that running back MARLON MACK will be ready to play in the regular season opener. Mack has been dealing with… More a hamstring injury suffered in the preseason opener. Other options if Mack is not ready for Week #1 include veteran CHRISTINE MICHAEL and rookies NYHEIM HINES and JORDAN WILKINS. Hopefully your fantasy team has better options than the Colts. Less
Source: NFL.com
Colts sign RB Michael
The Indianapolis Colts re-signed running back CHRISTINE MICHAEL to join what looks like a crowded backfield. Michael will join fellow running backs MARLON MACK, ROBERT TURBIN, MATT JONES, JOSH FERGUSON, and… More GEORGE WINN. One or more of these backs will attempt to replace former Colt FRANK GORE in the Indianapolis backfield. Less
Source: USA Today
Colts RB Christine Michael to injured reserve, Gore to have workhorse role?
The Indianapolis Colts have placed running back CHRISTINE MICHAEL on injured reserve, although the specifics of his injury are not yet known. While the team has touted backup ROBERT TURBIN, 34-year-old veteran FRANK GORE is actually expected to assume a workhorse role in the offense.
Source: United Press International
Packers release RB Michael
Two days after Green Bay drafted three running backs, the Packers parted ways with veteran running back CHRISTINE MICHAEL. Receiver-turned-running back TY MONTGOMERY is expected to be the starter in the Packers backfield in 2017, while the three rookies will likely handle the backup duties.
Source: ESPN.com
Packers to re-sign Michael
Free-agent running back CHRISTINE MICHAEL has agreed to rejoin the Green Bay Packers for the 2017 season. With EDDIE LACY off to Seattle and JAMES STARKS released, it looks like Michael and TY MONTGOMERY are the only fantasy running backs of note currently with the Packers.
Source: ESPN.com
Trivia: February 27, 2017
Christine Michael last year scored on a 42-yard touchdown run for the Packers, and he scored on a 41-yard run for the Seahawks. Who is the last other running back who had runs over 40 yards for two different teams in the same season? The two players both played their college ball in the same state. answer »
Trivia: February 26, 2017
Christine Michael ran for 583 yards last year while playing for two different teams (Seattle and Green Bay). Who is the only other player who has run for even more yards in a season this century while playing for two different teams? answer »
Packers surprise fantasy owners with running game
Green Bay quarterback AARON RODGERS, dealing with injuries that kept him out of practice for much of the week, led the Packers to a win on Sunday against Green Bay. Unfortunately… More for his fantasy owners, Rodgers did not throw a touchdown pass in the game. Instead, the Packers surprisingly leaned on TY MONTGOMERY and CHRISTINE MICHAEL, who combined for over 200 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Less
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Starks suffers concussion in car accident
Green Bay running back JAMES STARKS is in the concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in a car crash on Monday. If Starks is not cleared in time for Sunday’s game… More against Chicago, the Packers will rely on running backs TY MONTGOMERY and CHRISTINE MICHAEL to split most of the carries. Less
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Podcast: December 1 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff look back on Thanksgiving weekend and begin to preview Week 13. more »
Podcast: November 29 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Justin Eleff takes a bye-week mentality into Week 13 and the upcoming fantasy playoffs. more »
Podcast: November 23 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL: Ian Allan and Justin Eleff talk turkey (and football) ahead of Week 12. more »
3 comments
Michael ready to roll for Packers
New running back CHRISTINE MICHAEL has been with the Packers for just over a week but head coach Mike McCarthy says that he has had enough time to get acclimated and… More he will be in the mix when Green Bay plays against Philadelphia on Monday night. How much Michael plays remains to be seen. Less
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Podcast: November 17 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff look back on Week 10, talk through ever-changing running back situations and count the Super Bowl contenders on one hand. more »
Packers claim RB Michael
The Green Bay Packers have claimed former Seattle running back CHRISTINE MICHAEL off waivers to help with their depleted running back situation. The Packers are expected to use JAMES STARKS as… More their starter with TY MONTGOMERY as the backup so Michael’s role will likely be limited compared to his previous role in Seattle. Less
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette