Damien Harris Fantasy

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (ribs) is listed as questionable to play against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6 after finishing the week with two limited practices. J.J. Taylor (groin), who was inactive in Week 5 after losing a costly fumble in Week 4, was added to the injury report after a limited practice and is also questionable. Harris should be able to play after getting in some practice time this week. The Patriots characterized his injury as minor early in the week as well. Rookie Rhamondre Stevenson handled 11 carries (three fewer than Harris) in last week's win over the Houston Texans, and he could begin to be more involved, regardless of whether Harris is inactive. And there's also Brandon Bolden to worry about stealing touches in the passing attack, so Harris is trending down as a low-end RB2/high-end RB3/flex if he plays.

Oct. 15th • 6:08 PM

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (ribs) returned to a limited practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. The Patriots announced that Harris' injury wasn't serious on Monday, so it's not a huge surprise that he's on track to play in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys. But even if the 24-year-old plays this weekend, he'll be in danger of losing touches to both Brandon Bolden and rookie Rhamondre Stevenson, who saw 11 carries for 23 yards with Harris in and out of last Sunday's game. On top of it, Harris will be facing a much-improved Dallas defense in a game that could feature negative game script for New England's primary ball-carrier. Consider Harris a shaky RB2 for Week 6.

Oct. 14th • 5:41 PM

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (ribs) did not participate in the team's Wednesday practice after getting injured in the Week 5 win over the Houston Texans. It was reported on Monday that Harris avoided a serious injury last weekend, so he has a chance to return to practice later this week and play in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys. Rookie Rhamondre Stevenson finally returned to action with J.J. Taylor now in Bill Belichick's dog house and handled 11 carries for 23 yards with Harris leaving several times due to injury. Brandon Bolden will remain in play in passing situations, too. If Stevenson continues to have a role, Harris will be a shaky RB2 that could be at the mercy of game flow. Harris is the leading man, but as we've come to know, Belichick's backfields can be tricky to navigate in fantasy.

Oct. 13th • 7:48 PM