Former Alabama running back Damien Harris was drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft by the New England Patriots and has scored his first career touchdown as he continues to take on a larger role for the team.
With Patriots lead back Sony Michel on the injured reserve, Harris has taken on a much larger role. This is an opportunity to showcase his talents, one that he has not yet had since being in the league.
Entering Week 8, through three games played in 2020, the Alabama product has 33 carries for 177 yards and zero touchdowns.
However, today in New England’s contest vs. the Buffalo Bills, an AFC East showdown, Harris has 8 carries for 46 yards and a touchdown. That touchown came on a 22-yard impressive rush.
The touchdown run helped set up a two-point conversion to tie the game up at 14.
You can watch the run below.
Damien Harris 22-yard TD run for the @Patriots! @DHx34
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