Two Patriots Running Backs Officially Questionable Vs. Browns

The New England Patriots are playing against the Cleveland Browns and both teams have released the final injury reports ahead of the game. The Patriots’ list is pretty long and two running backs were listed as questionable for the game. Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson found their names on this list as they both are in concussion protocol. They entered concussion protocol during the win over the Carolina Panthers. Neither of them practiced with the team this week.

This is a rather unfortunate situation for the Patriots. Harris and Stevenson are the top two rushers at the moment. Harris has 547 rushing yards and ranks ninth-most in the NFL. Stevenson adds 136 yards. If these two don’t play tomorrow, Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor will see more playing time. They are the only other running backs on Belichick’s roster.

Patriots have replacement for both running backs

Head coach Bill Belichick had a few key players whose statuses for the upcoming game are up in the air. Thirteen players are listed as questionable in the report. Linebacker Jamie Collins is doubtful due to an ankle injury and he hasn’t practice all week, too.

DOUBTFUL
LB Jamie Collins, Ankle

QUESTIONABLE
P Jake Bailey, Right Knee
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley, Ribs
K Nick Folk, Left Knee
RB Damien Harris, Concussion
WR N’Keal Harry, Knee
LB Dont’a Hightower, Ankle
G Shaq Mason, Abdomen
CB Jalen Mills, Thigh
WR Gunner Olszewski, Concussion
TE Jonnu Smith, Shoulder
RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Concussion
LB Kyle Van Noy, Groin

Harry is dealing with knee issues and Mason treats his abdomen. Olszewski suffered a concussion and Smith has shoulder injury. These guys were questionable last week but they played against the Panthers.

Folk’s knee issue may be a problem as he is the top kicker on the roster. As mentioned before, key players deal with injuries and we all hope for a good outcome.

The Patriots are winning games and they will try to keep the same pace in the next few weeks. It’s an important season for the team. They all want to win. A rookie quarterback leads the organization and that makes things even more interesting.