Questionable
Injury Ankle
2020 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
137
YDS
691
TD
2
YDS
52
TD
0
2021 Rush/Rec Projections
2020 Fantasy Outlook
Just like many Patriots rookies before him, Harris essentially spent his first season in the NFL as a redshirt, playing only two games and getting only four carries. That is by no means a signal he's a washout, however. James White was equally invisible in 2014 before emerging as one of the league's most valuable pass-catching backs. While Harris doesn't have White's hands or route-running prowess, the third-round pick out of Alabama does possess a skill set that could allow him to eventually thrive as a versatile option in Bill Belichick's offense if he gets the chance - a chance that might come as soon as this season if Sony Michel fails to make an impact once again in the lead role or struggles to stay healthy. It's possible that Tom Brady's departure could force the team to lean even more heavily on its ground game, opening up touches for Harris even if he isn't starting. The jury remains out on his potential upside, but he should at least begin to make his case this season once he recovers from a training camp finger injury. Read Past Outlooks
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Moves to injured reserve
Harris (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old was previously ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Jets, so this is simply a procedural move to free up a roster spot for the Patriots. Harris spent the first three weeks of the season on injured reserve, but he took over the lead role in the backfield Week 4 and finished 2020 with 137 carries for 691 yards (5.0 YPC) and two touchdowns while catching five passes for 52 yards in 10 games.
The 23-year-old was previously ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Jets, so this is simply a procedural move to free up a roster spot for the Patriots. Harris spent the first three weeks of the season on injured reserve, but he took over the lead role in the backfield Week 4 and finished 2020 with 137 carries for 691 yards (5.0 YPC) and two touchdowns while catching five passes for 52 yards in 10 games.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Broken Tackle %
10.9%Positive Run %
86.9%% Yds After Contact
51.1%Avg Yds After Contact
2.6Rushing TD %
1.5%Touches Per Game
14.2% Snaps w/Touch
56.6%Air Yards Per Game
-0.6Air Yards Per Snap
-0.02% Team Air Yards
-0.2%% Team Targets
1.9%Avg Depth of Target
-0.8 YdsCatch Rate
62.5%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
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2020 Damien Harris Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Damien Harris' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
213 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.57 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
16 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
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2019 Fantasy Outlook
Given the parade of talented backs that passed through Alabama the last few years, Harris' consistent production is impressive - he topped 1,000 scrimmage yards each of the last three seasons despite maxing out at 172 touches. He doesn't possess any one standout ability in the backfield, but instead profiles as the same kind of jack-of-all-trades that Rex Burkhead was intended to be for the Patriots. In addition to good vision and balance to find yards between the tackles and in traffic, Harris is an effective outlet receiver who gets extra points for his solid instincts as a pass protector. What he lacks is speed or a surprising burst that would allow him to escape NFL defenders on a regular basis. His spot on the depth chart in a talented New England backfield won't do him any favors to begin the season, but the rookie's snaps and touches should increase once he proves to Tom Brady and the coaching staff that he can be trusted to do his job in almost any situation.
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Out for season finale
Harris (ankle) won't play in Sunday's season finale against the Jets.
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Not seen at practice Friday
Harris (ankle) wasn't spotted on the field during the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
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Remains limited at practice
Harris (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Inactive for MNF
Harris (ankle) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Bills.
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Status in question for Monday
Harris (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bills, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.
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