Two weeks ago, it looked as if New England would have a new lead back this season.
Though Sony Michel eventually could lose his status as the top dog of the Patriots’ backfield, that torch is unlikely to be passed this week.
Damien Harris, one of the stars of Patriots training camp, reportedly underwent finger surgery last week and could begin the regular season on injured reserve.
Lamar Miller, the productive, versatile veteran who signed in mid-August, spent all of camp on the physically unable to perform list and currently is not on the Patriots’ roster.