The Facts: Harris, who is dealing with a thigh injury, is not expected to play this Thursday, a source tells NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He's considered week-to-week going forward, an indication he'll miss some time.

Diehards Line: As ESPN.com's Mike Reiss reminded his readers, the last time the Patriots were in a similar situation this season, they turned to J.J. Taylor -- not rookies Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris -- as the top backup to Rhamondre Stevenson, who will obviously remain the lead back.