We might be witnessing a sea change in the Patriots backfield.
Damien Harris entered the season as New England’s presumed top running back, and for good reason. Over his first three seasons, Harris established himself as a tough, occasionally explosive runner while averaging an excellent 4.8 yards per attempt. The fourth-year pro also is among the leaders in the Patriots locker room and has started every game he’s appeared in since the beginning of his sophomore campaign.
But it was impossible to watch Rhamondre Stevenson last season without thinking the then-rookie had a higher ceiling than Harris.