Patriots RB Damien Harris is day-to-day with rib/chest injuries, per report

The Patriots appear to have dodged a major bullet, as running back Damien Harris, who suffered rib and chest injuries during Sunday’s win over the Texans, checked out fine, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Tests ruled out a “significant” injury and Harris was described as day-to-day going forward. So that would appear to be good news for the Patriots.

Harris, the team’s leading rusher, suffered the chest injury in the second half, missed a few series, then returned. Later in the fourth quarter, he suffered the rib injury and didn’t come back.

Against the Texans, he had 14 carries for 58 yards, with a touchdown. He also had a fumble that cost the Patriots a touchdown. It was his second red zone fumble this season.

The Patriots’ running back depth was tested when he left the game. Rookie Rhamondre Stevenson and veteran Brandon Bolden handled most of the snaps, combining for 48 yards on 13 carries.

After the game, Stevenson suggested Harris wasn’t hurt too badly.

“He’s going to be fine,” the rookie said during his postgame press conference. “I mean, he’s a tough dude. He can weather any storm, so I’m not really worried about it. I know he’s not really too worried about it. I know he’s just going to go back to work and get his body back right [and] do whatever he has to do.”

J.J. Taylor was a healthy scratch from the game, and could return if Harris can’t play Sunday against the Cowboys.

 

 

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