The New England Patriots bowled over the Carolina Panthers with another productive rushing performance, but they finished the game with just one healthy ball-carrier.
Lead back Damien Harris and rookie Rhamondre Stevenson both exited New England’s 24-6 win at Bank of America Stadium with head injuries, according to the team.
Harris suffered his when defensive end Brian Burns fired off the edge to blow up a fourth-quarter handoff. Stevenson was injured four minutes earlier after being tackled on an 11-yard carry. Both injuries occurred during the same Patriots drive.
Stevenson, who’s been a healthy scratch for four of New England’s nine games, had his best outing as a pro against Carolina, rushing for 62 yards on 10 carries and adding a team-high 44 receiving yards on two catches.