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Damien Harris Missing From Practice Again Tuesday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (thigh) was the lone player absent from practice on Tuesday. Harris has missed the last two days of practice and is not expected to suit up in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night after injuring his thigh in last Thursday night's loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving. He was seen on crutches after the Week 12 game, and fantasy managers should have him firmly on their benches this week. Rhamondre Stevenson, who has already become New England's lead back, is a must-start on Thursday, even in the tough matchup. With Harris likely sidelined, rookies Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris will be fighting for change-of-pace scraps behind Stevenson on Thursday Night Football.

Nov 29 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Not Expected To Play Thursday Night

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (thigh) is not expected to play on Thursday night in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills, according to a source. Harris is considered week-to-week going forward, so he's expected to miss some time after injuring his thigh in the Thanksgiving night loss to the Minnesota Vikings last Thursday. The 25-year-old was seen using crutches last week and did not take part in Monday's practice. Fantasy managers should keep him Harris on their benches this week. Rhamondre Stevenson, who has already taken over as the team's primary back, should have an even higher ceiling, albeit in a tough matchup, this Thursday against Buffalo. In nine games in 2022, Harris has 84 carries for 383 yards (4.6 yards per carry) and three touchdowns, adding 13 receptions for 75 yards.

Nov 28 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Misses Monday's Practice

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (thigh) was listed as a DNP at Monday's practice. Harris injured his thigh in last Thursday night's Thanksgiving loss to the Minnesota Vikings and was seen on crutches after the game. He still has a chance to get back on the practice field on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the 25-year-old is looking extremely iffy to play this Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills. Harris has taken a back seat to Rhamondre Stevenson in the Pats' backfield and had just five carries for 16 yards against Minnesota last week before leaving the game. He hasn't scored since Week 4 against Green Bay. Stevenson will continue to be a must-start in fantasy, but he'll have even more upside this week if Harris is inactive.

Nov 28 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Seen On Crutches After Thursday's Game

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (thigh) was seen on crutches in the team's locker room following their Thursday night loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving. Harris saw only five carries for 16 yards against Minnesota and looked to be in a considerable amount of pain walking around on the sidelines. The 25-year-old should be viewed as extremely questionable to play next Thursday against the Buffalo Bills. Rhamondre Stevenson, who is already the team's lead back at this point, would have an even higher fantasy ceiling if Harris were to miss any time. Rookie Pierre Strong Jr., Kevin Harris and J.J. Taylor would also be in line for more work in New England's backfield behind Stevenson. Stay tuned for more updates on Harris' injury.

Nov 25 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Downgraded To Out Thursday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (thigh) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He had initially been listed as questionable, but New England downgraded his status midway through the fourth quarter. The 25-year-old rushed just five times for 16 yards before exiting. Rhamondre Stevenson will continue to operate as the Patriots' workhorse while Pierre Strong Jr. fills a depth role.

Nov 24 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Questionable To Return Thursday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (thigh) is questionable to return against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12. The 25-year-old had rushed just five times for 16 yards before exiting. If Harris is unable to return, Rhamondre Stevenson would operate as the Patriots' workhorse while Pierre Strong Jr. fills a depth role.

Nov 24 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Remains A Flex Option Against Minnesota

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris out-gained backfield teammate Rhamondre Stevenson 65 to 26 on the ground in last Sunday's victory over the New York Jets. It was the most rushing yards Harris accumulated since Week 4. The 25-year-old will look to build on last Sunday's performance against the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving night. Minnesota ranks 19th in rush DVOA and allows 121 rushing yards per game. Harris will complement Stevenson and is considered a flex play in most league formats against the Vikings in Week 12.

Nov 23 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Rumbles For 65 Yards In Win Over Jets

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (illness) rushed for 65 yards on eight carries while catching both of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 10-3 win over the New York Jets. The 25-year-old returned on Sunday after a one-game absence. He logged 65 rushing yards in Sunday's victory, Harris' most rushing yards since Week 4. The former third-round pick out-gained by backfield teammate Rhamondre Stevenson 65-26 on the ground. Despite taking a backseat to Stevenson, Harris continues to see opportunities and is a flex play against the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving night.

Nov 20 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Removed From Injury Report

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (illness) was removed from the team's injury report. He was ruled out ahead of Week 9's contest before the team's bye against the Colts due to an illness. The 25-year-old has taken a backseat to Rhamondre Stevenson and was out-touched 23-to-13 in the previous game; both backs were healthy. He has 302 yards on 71 carries and three touchdowns while 11 passes for 47 yards over seven games in 2022. Harris has seen his role reduced in New England's rushing attack and is a boom-or-bust option against the Jets in Week 11.

Nov 17 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Not Expected To Play Versus Indy

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (illness) isn't expected to suit up for Sunday's game versus the Colts. Harris missed a few practices throughout the week before logging a limited session on Friday. With the Pats entering a bye, fantasy managers presumably won't see Harris on the field again until the Week 11 meeting against the Jets. Of course, Rhamondre Stevenson is capable of handling the workload. Without Harris in the lineup for the Week 6 matchup against the Browns, Stevenson amassed 76 yards and two touchdowns off 19 carries while catching four of his five targets. Fantasy managers should consider him a must-start in all formats.

Nov 6 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris, Pierre Strong Jr. Questionable

New England Patriots running backs Damien Harris (illness) and Pierre Strong Jr. (hamstring) are both listed as questionable to play in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts. Harris hasn't practiced all week due to his illness, so he's on the wrong side of questionable for this weekend. The 25-year-old has taken a back seat to Rhamondre Stevenson in the Patriots backfield in recent weeks, so his fantasy stock has already taken a hit. If Harris is inactive on Sunday, Stevenson will play a bell-cow role for the team, giving him even more fantasy upside as a must-start. If Strong is also unavailable for depth, rookie Kevin Harris would see a bigger role as Stevenson's backup.

Nov 4 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Not On Practice Field Thursday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (illness) was not spotted on the practice field in the portion open to the media for the second straight day on Thursday. Harris will now need to get back on the practice field on Friday in order to have a shot at playing on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Rhamondre Stevenson has overtaken Harris as the lead back in recent weeks, so if Harris is unable to play in Week 9, Stevenson would be a must-start in fantasy. Rookies Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris would likely be backing him up if Harris was inactive. In the last three games, Harris has only received 18 carries for 56 yards (3.11 yards per carry) and no touchdowns, adding four catches on five targets for just 18 additional yards.

Nov 3 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris, DeVante Parker Miss Practice Wednesday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (illness) and wide receiver DeVante Parker (knee) both missed practice on Wednesday. Harris has taken a back seat to Rhamondre Stevenson in recent weeks, although he did have 11 carries for only 37 yards in last week's loss to the New York Jets. And now he could be questionable to play in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts. As long as Harris returns to practice later this week, he should be available, but he's turned into a low-upside RB3/flex option in fantasy. Parker sprained his knee in Week 8. He hasn't been ruled out for this weekend, but there's a good chance he won't play against Indy. Fantasy managers should look in another direction. If the 29-year-old is out, it will mean more snaps for Kendrick Bourne, Nelson Agholor and rookie Tyquan Thornton behind Jakobi Meyers.

Nov 2 · Source via Patriots DeVante Parker Damien Harris

Damien Harris A Flex Option Against The Jets

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) returned to action last Monday against the Bears after missing Week 6 due to a hamstring injury. He logged three carries for eight yards in the Week 7 loss. The 25-year-old took a backseat to Rhamondre Stevenson, who recorded 19 touches last Monday. Harris should see an uptick in carries in Sunday's contest against the New York Jets with a more favorable game script. Harris has rushed for 265 yards and three touchdowns over six games in 2022. The Jets ranks 10th in rush DVOA and allow the 20th most fantasy points to the opposing team's backfields. Harris is fully recovered from his hamstring issue and should see an increase in rushing attempts against the Jets, making him a flex option in Week 8.

Oct 28 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Patriots Receiving Calls On RB Damien Harris, S Jabrill Peppers

With a 3-4 record and coming off an embarrassing Monday Night Football loss, it’s been speculated that the Patriots could start selling. While we’ve previously heard that receivers Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne are on the block, it sounds like rival teams are sniffing around at some other players in New England. According to Doug […]

Oct 27 · Pro Football Rumors Patriots Damien Harris Jabrill Peppers

Damien Harris Logs Three Rushing Attempts In Return

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris recorded three carries for eight yards in Monday's 33-14 loss to the Chicago Bears. He returned to action Monday after missing one week due to a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old had only three rushing attempts compared to backfield Rhamondre Stevenson, who logged 11 carries. Harris has taken a backseat to Stevenson but could see more attempts during a positive game script. Harris is a touchdown-dependent option against the New York Jets in Week 8.

Oct 25 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris, Jonnu Smith Cleared For Week 7

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) and tight end Jonnu Smith (ankle) have been removed from the injury report. Both players will suit up for Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. Harris practiced in full all week long, so it comes as no surprise that he'll play this week. Although Rhamondre Stevenson has emerged as a terrific runner, Harris should still be viewed as an RB3 in fantasy football due to the anticipated backfield split and dynamic. Meanwhile, Smith was limited on Thursday before logging two full sessions. As the clear No. 2 behind Hunter Henry, Smith is an afterthought in fantasy football for the time being.

Oct 22 · Source via Patriots Jonnu Smith Damien Harris

Damien Harris Practices In Full Again On Friday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday, so he appears in line to play on Monday night against the Bears. Harris didn't suit up in Week 6 versus the Browns, opening the door for Rhamondre Stevenson to log 19 carries for 76 yards and two touchdowns. Nonetheless, there's a chance both men will be involved in Week 7, so it's anyone's guess who will be more productive, which has been the theme for fantasy managers concerning the Pats' backfield throughout the year.

Oct 21 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Close To Returning

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) was back to a full practice on Thursday, which is an indication that he's close to returning. Harris missed the Week 6 win over the Cleveland Browns with his hamstring injury, but it looks like he might return as soon as the Week 7 contest against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. It's bad news for fantasy managers of Rhamondre Stevenson, who had 19 carries for 76 yards and two touchdowns while catching four of five targets for 15 yards last Sunday on 86 percent of the offensive snaps. Stevenson should remain involved in a timeshare with Harris in New England's backfield if Harris returns this week, but it will certainly cap his fantasy upside.

Oct 20 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris To Sit Out In Week 6

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) won't suit up for the Week 6 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The 25-year-old was on the field pregame testing out his hamstring. Clearly, Harris is still dealing with some pain in his hamstring, so he'll miss this contest. Rhamondre Stevenson will be the lead back for the Patriots, which bodes well for his fantasy value. The expectation is that the Patriots are going to pound the ball on the ground with Bailey Zappe under center. Stevenson has RB1 upside for this game, so fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.

Oct 16 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Is Working Out Pregame

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) is listed as questionable for the Week 6 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Earlier reports have Harris trending on the wrong side of the questionable tag. However, Harris is out on the field working out pregame. Possibly, that's a sign that Harris is feeling better and is going to give it a shot on Sunday. Rhamondre Stevenson would be in line to start, assuming Harris is unable to play. Stevenson would be a possible RB1 for this game with Harris on the sideline. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update closer to game time.

Oct 16 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Unlikely To Play In Week 6

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 6 matchup. However, it sounds like Harris is more than likely going to sit out this contest. Previous injury reports had Harris missing multiple weeks of action, so it seems unlikely that he'd be ready this fast. The team is likely going to wait until closer to game time to make a final decision. The expectation is that Rhamondre Stevenson would be the lead back and have RB1 value for this Week 6 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

Oct 16 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris A Game-Time Call For Week 6

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) will work out ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Browns. If all goes well, he'll be out there. However, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, it "would be a surprise" if Harris can suit up in Week 6. As a result, Rhamondre Stevenson may be in the driver's seat again. The 24-year-old had a monster showing in Week 5 versus the Lions, finishing with 161 yards off 25. With backup signal-caller Bailey Zappe expected to start, Stevenson could see plenty of action against a Browns defense that will be without Jadeveon Clowney (ankle, knee, elbow).

Oct 16 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Questionable For Week 6

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cleveland Browns. He practiced in a limited fashion in back-to-back chances and has a shot to suit up against Cleveland in Week 6. The 25-year-old reportedly was expected to miss time after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 5 win over the Detroit Lions. If active, Harris would have a plus matchup against a Cleveland defense that allows 138 rushing yards per game and nearly 5.5 yards per carry to opposing running backs. Rhamondre Stevenson would be New England's lead back if Harris cannot suit up. Stay tuned.

Oct 14 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris, Nelson Agholor, Jonnu Smith Limited

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring), wide receiver Nelson Agholor (hamstring), and tight end Jonnu Smith (ankle) were limited participants in Thursday's practice. Harris suffered a hamstring in the Week 5 win over the Detroit Lions and could miss time. Agholor exited last Sunday's win over the Lions with a hamstring injury and did not return. After not practicing last week, Smith was ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions. Harris, Agholor, and Smith will look to log a full practice Friday to increase their chances of playing Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns.

Oct 13 · Source via Patriots Nelson Agholor Jonnu Smith Damien Harris

Damien Harris Gets In A Limited Practice On Wednesday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in the team's practice on Wednesday. Harris is reportedly expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering a hamstring injury early in Week 5, so it comes as a surprise that he was able to practice already in any capacity. Fantasy managers shouldn't get their hopes up quite yet, but this is an encouraging sign that the 25-year-old could return sooner than anticipated. Assuming Harris is ruled out for Week 6, Rhamondre Stevenson will be a must-start fantasy option against the Cleveland Browns.

Oct 12 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Likely To Miss Multiple Games

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) is likely to miss multiple games because of the hamstring injury he suffered in the Week 5 win over the Detroit Lions, according to a source. Harris is still getting tests, but the expectation is that he's going to miss some time. There's a chance that he could be placed on Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games. Fantasy managers need to prepare for that possibility. In the meantime, Rhamondre Stevenson will be the team's lead back and will be a plug-and-play RB2 in fantasy. Rookie Pierre Strong Jr. will likely be active in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns, while J.J. Taylor and Kevin Harris will be options to be elevated from the practice squad for additional RB depth.

Oct 11 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Won't Return In Week 5

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. With New England facing one of the worst rushing defenses in football, Harris' absence is a tough blow. As the Patriots look to hold onto their lead in the second half, Rhamondre Stevenson will operate as the lead back.

Oct 9 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Questionable To Return Sunday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) is questionable to return against the Detroit Lions in Week 5. Rhamondre Stevenson will operate as the lead back in his absence. Facing one of the worst rushing defenses in football, Stevenson could be in line for a big game, especially if Harris is unable to return.

Oct 9 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Looking To Extend TD Streak In Week 5

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris has rushed for a touchdown in three straight games. The 25-year-old has rushed for 246 yards on 53 attempts and three touchdowns while seven passes for 29 yards across four games in 2022. He will look to extend his touchdown streak to four games against the Detroit Lions in Week 5. Mac Jones (ankle) is listed as doubtful, and New England will lean heavily on the ground game against Detroit. The Lions' defense allows the third most yards on the ground and ranks 24th in rush DVOA. New England is running the ball around 30 times per contest; Harris will continue to split carries with Rhamondre Stevenson but should see plenty of touches to be a viable fantasy option in Week 5.

Oct 8 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris- Week 4 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris has a plus matchup against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4. The Packers allow 4.9 yards per carry to opposing running backs and rank 13th in rush DVOA. Harris rushed 11 times for 41 yards and a touchdown while securing two of three targets for five yards in the Week 3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The 25-year-old was out-snapped by backfield teammate Rhamondre Stevenson 41-25 and received three fewer touches (17-14). Mac Jones (ankle) has been ruled out; look for the Patriots to heavily rely on the run game with both Harris and Stevenson while backup Brian Hoyer is under center. Despite splitting carries with Stevenson, Harris is a borderline RB2 in Week 4.

Sep 30 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Week 3 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris has rushed for 119 yards on 24 attempts and one touchdown while catching both targets 16 yards over two games in 2022. He continues to function as New England's lead back while teammate Rhamondre Stevenson handles passing-down work. The 25-year-old will look to make the most of his opportunity against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. The Ravens' defense allows 84.5 rushing yards per game but is ranked 25th in rush DVOA this season. Harris has a plus matchup, making him a solid RB2 and strong flex for Week 3.

Sep 23 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Totals 87 Yards, Scores In Week 2 Win

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris handled 15 carries for 71 yards and a touchdown, adding two receptions for 16 yards on two targets in the team's Week 2 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Harris was effective despite playing on just 39% of snaps, the same amount he played in Week 1. It was Rhamondre Stevenson who was the clear beneficiary of Ty Montgomery (knee) landing on injured reserve as he saw an increased snap share and handled more passing-down work. Still, Harris will continue to be used on the ground and has proven to be solid in his role. He can be treated as an RB3 with weekly flex appeal going forward.

Sep 18 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris - Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris split the work out of the team's backfield with Rhamondre Stevenson in the Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins. He rushed nine times for 48 yards and caught two of three targets for 10 yards in Week 1. The Steelers defense will be without star linebacker T.J. Watt and recently allowed Bengals running back Joe Mion to rack up 145 total yards. Look for quarterback Mac Jones (back) to utilize check downs and screens while handing the ball off to Harris and Stevenson to prevent further injury to his back. Harris is borderline RB2 against the Steelers in Week 2.

Sep 16 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

Damien Harris Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris is in line to share early-down work in the team's backfield with Rhamondre Stevenson. According to head coach Bill Belichick, Harris and Stevenson are "looking at all three downs" and that the team "has to plan accordingly for that." It's a notable change from the team's second preseason game, contrasting to the "third-down backs." Harris rushed for 929 yards on 202 attempts and 15 touchdowns across 15 games in 2021. Miami is in the middle of the pack against the run and finished 17th in rush DVOA last season. The 25-year-old rushed for 137 yards on 34 attempts and a touchdown in two games against Miami last year. New England will lean on the ground game, but with a split Patriots backfield, Harris is mainly a borderline RB2/flex option in Week 1.

Sep 10 · Source via Patriots Damien Harris

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