Harris’ knee injury could offer up more opportunities for Jaylen Warren, however.
Harris leads the Steelers, currently the AFC’s No. 5 seed, with 159 carries, 661 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Warren, however, is averaging more than a full yard better (5.9 to Harris’ 4.2) per carry as he enters Thursday with 601 yards and three TDs on 102 carries.
No other running back besides Warren and Harris has taken a handoff this season.
The Patriots (2-10) and Steelers (7-5) kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET Thursday on Prime Video.