What It Means:

It's good news for Harris, who was in visible pain at multiple points during Sunday's too-close Week 5 win over the Houston Texans. Harris again operated as the Patriots' top running back, but may be fumbling his way out of that job after another costly turnover at the goal line.

If Harris ends up missing any time, Rhamondre Stevenson looked like the next man up in Week 5 and would be the most likely starter in Harris' absence. Stevenson handled 11 carries in Week 5, but was only able to muster up 23 yards behind the Patriots' depleted offensive line. Most importantly, however, is that he did not fumble in his opportunities.