- Damien Harris
- #37
- Team NE
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
- Owner FA
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Sitting out Sunday
Harris (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Harris was limited at practice all week, and he'll sit out a fourth straight game, although only two were attributed to this injury. The Patriots' backfield remains deep with Sony Michel, James White, Rex Burkhead and Brandon Bolden.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable vs. Dallas
Harris (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Harris was out for last week's win over the Eagles due to the hamstring issue and could miss his second straight game. The 22-year-old may be inactive regardless of his health given that the rest of the team's running backs are currently healthy.
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice
Harris (hamstring) was limited at practice Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Harris sat out Sunday's win over the Eagles after being added to the Patriots' injury report two days ahead of the game. Even if the rookie running back is deemed healthy enough to play this weekend, he could still sit out against the Cowboys as a healthy inactive.
Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Unavailable Week 11
Harris (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Analysis: Harris was originally considered questionable after suffering the injury at Friday's practice, but the team apparently didn't like what it saw Saturday. The 22-year-old was a candidate to be inactive if healthy, so his absence is unlikely to impact the offense.
Published: Sat, Nov 16 at 3:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Added to injury report Friday
Harris (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Analysis: Harris was a candidate to be healthy scratch Sunday in any case, but given that he wasn't on the team's injury report earlier in the week, it appears he injured his hamstring injury during Friday's practice. Heading into Week 11, the rookie is off the fantasy radar, so long as the Patriots' backfield trio of Sony Michel, James White and Rex Burkhead remains healthy enough to play.
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to inactive list
Harris is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: The return of Rex Burkhead (foot) pushes the rookie back to the Patriots' Week 8 inactive list. In the event that Sony Michel suffers an injury down the road, Harris could factor in on early downs, but for now the 2019 third-rounder is off the fantasy radar.
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Records four carries Monday
Harris logged four carries for 12 yards in Monday night's 33-0 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Harris' Monday night backfield appearance didn't come until late in the blowout, but he did start off with a nice 13-yard run on his first NFL regular-season carry. The 2018 third-rounder isn't a fantasy lineup option for now, but if lead back Sony Michel misses time at any point this season, Harris would likely move into a meaningful role in the Patriots offense.
Published: Tue, Oct 22 at 6:44am by Rotowire.com
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Making second career appearance
Harris is listed as active Monday against the Jets, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Analysis: Suiting up for just the second time this season, Harris may be a part of the game plan in the absence of Rex Burkhead (foot). That said, Sony Michel, James White and Brandon Bolden are all available, too, so Harris may be contained to special-team duty, as he was in his other appearance Week 3.
Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined again Week 6
Harris is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Giants.
Analysis: In the event that Sony Michel suffers an injury in the coming weeks, Harris could factor in on early downs for the Patriots. In Week 6, however, the team will continue to roll with a backfield comprised of Michel, James White and Brandon Bolden.
Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Harris is inactive for Sunday's game against Washington.
Analysis: Harris won't suit up Sunday, even with Rex Burkhead (foot) out. In the event that Sony Michel suffers an injury down the road, Harris could factor in on early downs, but in Week 5 the Patriots will roll with a backfield comprised of Michel, James White and Brandon Bolden.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Harris is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Analysis: With James White (personal) back this week, the rookie is once again the odd man out on the Patriots' backfield. At this point, it will probably take an injury to either Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead or White for Harris to factor into the New England ground game.
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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Limited to special teams work
Harris was on the field for five special teams snaps in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Jets.
Analysis: With James White (personal) inactive Sunday, Harris suited up for his first regular-season game, but he didn't see any snaps on offense. With White on track to play Week 4, Harris could rejoin the inactive ranks this coming weekend. At this point, it will probably take an injury to either Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead or White for Harris to factor into the New England attack.
Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 9:44am by Rotowire.com
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Suits up Sunday
Harris is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: With James White unavailable Sunday, Harris will suit up for his first regular-season game as a pro. The rookie could see some touches working behind lead back Sony Michel, but we'd expect Rex Burkhead to be the player who absorbs the bulk of White's usual change-of-pace duties.
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Harris is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Analysis: Harris is a scratch for this one, even with fellow running back/special teams ace Brandon Bolden out with a hamstring issue. At this point, it will probably take an injury to either Sony Michel, James White or Rex Burkhead for Harris to factor into the New England offense.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Harris is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Steelers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Harris wasn't on the Patriots' Week 1 injury report, so this goes down as a healthy scratch for the rookie back. The team's backfield against Pittsburgh will thus be comprised of Sony Michel, James White, Rex Burkhead and special teams ace Brandon Bolden.
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 4:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Harris (undisclosed) returned to practice Tuesday, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.
Analysis: Harris, who didn't practice either Sunday or Monday, was dinged up in this past Thursday's preseason win over the Panthers, but his return to work Tuesday solidifies previous reports that his injury was minor. Harris is part of a deep New England backfield that also features starter Sony Michel, change-of-pace ace James White and the versatile Rex Burkhead. Even in that crowded context, Harris has earned a place on the fantasy sleeper radar, given the 2019 third-rounder's between-the-tackles…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 10:51am by Rotowire.com
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Likely dodges serious injury
Harris (undisclosed) seems to have avoided a major injury, Nick Underhill of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The rookie third-round pick was helped off the field by New England's medical staff during the second quarter of Thursday's preseason win over the Panthers. Harris had two carries for eight yards prior to his exit, after picking up 103 scrimmage yards on 18 touches the previous week. He's made a nice case for some type of involvement in the Patriots offense, but it isn't quite clear how Harris fits in behind Sony Michel and James White. With Rex Burkhead and Brandon Bolden also on hand, the…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 23 at 7:48am by Rotowire.com
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Forced out of Thursday's game
Harris, who needed assistance from the Patriots' medical staff to get off the field after suffering an unspecified injury with about five minutes left in the first half, did not return to Thursday's preseason game against the Panthers, Erik Scalavino of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Prior to his exit from the contest, Harris logged two carries for eight yards on his five snaps on offense. At this stage, it remains to be seen if the rookie's injury is anything that might threaten his Week 1 availability. When healthy, Harris is projected to work behind starter Sony Michel, but even in that context, the 2019 third-rounder has been on the sleeper radar, given his between-the-tackles running ability, as well as Michel's history of knee woes.
Published: Fri, Aug 23 at 6:02am by Rotowire.com
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Tears off two long runs in win
Harris accounted for 80 yards on 14 rushes, while catching all four of his targets for 23 yards during Saturday's 22-17 win against Tennessee.
Analysis: The stock rises on Harris, as the third-round rookie out of Alabama looked strong in his preseason debut with 5.8 yards per carry. Interestingly enough, he also demonstrated an aspect of his game that was largely untapped in college -- pass-catching ability. He gained eight or more yards on five of his 18 touches, while gashing the Tennessee defense for gains 17 and 20 yards on two of his final eight carries. As a potential No. 2 rushing option behind Sony Michel, Harris carries tremendous…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 8:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Managing minor injury
Harris is present at practice Wednesday despite nursing a hand/wrist injury, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Harris' injury is reportedly considered minor. The third-round pick was held out of Thursday's preseason win over the Lions and hasn't been receiving substantial reps in practices, according to Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald. Considering top running back Sony Michel's history of knee injuries, it's possible that the Patriots intend to take a cautious approach with Harris while the rookie is less than 100 percent.
Published: Wed, Aug 14 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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Hasn't seen plentiful reps
Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald notes that "we've seen very little from Harris this summer. Just not getting many reps." The running back did not play in this past Thursday's preseason opener against the Lions.
Analysis: Duffy adds that it's "pretty clear that Sony (Michel) is the No. 1 RB right now." That's a reasonable assumption, but given Michel's history of knee issues, it's not hard to imagine a scenario in which Harris has a chance to make a fantasy splash as the upcoming season rolls along. The 2019 third-rounder has, at times, impressed with his running between the tackles in training camp practices, so it's possible that Harris could see some action in short-yardage situations early on, even when…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 12 at 9:11am by Rotowire.com
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Looks good in training camp
Harris has impressed with his running between the tackles through the first handful of training camp practices, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Additionally, Howe notes that the 2019 third-rounder "has also shown good awareness while slipping out into the flats on passing downs." Any aptitude that Harris displays as a receiver helps his chances of seeing more snaps and touches in a deep backfield, but as things stand, James White profiles a the Patriots' change-of-pace ace, while Sony Michel remains the team's lead back when healthy. With that in mind, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com suggests that most of Harris' usage as a rookie could come…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 31 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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Saw added work during minicamp
Harris saw added reps during the Patriots' recent minicamp due to the absence of fellow running back Sony Michel (knee), Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Michel was unavailable for the workouts after undergoing an arthroscopic knee procedure. Though Michel should be good to go for training camp, his history of knee woes is something the Patriots will have to consider when plotting their top back's workload. While Harris shouldn't be viewed as a short-term threat to supplant Michel, he does figure to see some carries out of the gate with an eye toward not wearing Michel out. In the event that Michel suffers any additional injury setbacks, Harris…read more
Published: Tue, Jun 18 at 10:42am by Rotowire.com
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