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Jonathan Taylor led the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns in 2021, but do you know who finished tied with James Conner for second-most with 15? Yep, that'd be the Patriots' Damien Harris. Harris carried the ball just 202 times on the year - the exact same amount as Conner - but he actually finished with 127 more yards on the ground. Despite his production, Harris was still left splitting carries with Rhamondre Stevenson and even Brandon Bolden.
With James White missing most of the season, Harris had his chance to prove that he could be a reliable receiving option out of the backfield, but that simply didn't happen. Instead, Harris barely exceeded one catch per game and instead it was Bolden who led the Patriots backfield with 41 catches. White re-signed with the Patriots this offseason which only serves to further muddy up this already crowded backfield while ensuring that Harris won't be able to make significant strides forward in the passing game.
He finished ninth among running backs in non-PPR scoring in 2021, but Harris has a tough task ahead of him if he hopes to repeat that type of performance. Not only would he need the Patriots to continue with their run-heavy offensive philosophy as a whole, but he'd also need to repeat being one of the league's top touchdown scorers. Certainly, New England has a history of making one back into their "goal line" specialist and there's no reason to think that Harris won't continue being that, but even that role has its limitations.
Expect Harris to be a solid standard scoring RB2, but he could be frustrating to own at times, especially in PPR formats, when he doesn't get into the end zone.
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RB James White calls it a career
Spent eight seasons with the Patriots
By: Mike Krueger | Thu Aug 11, 11:15 am
|  | James White. First class.
One of the most respected players in the NFL calls it a career after a significant hip injury. (James White on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: White spent eight seasons in the NFL, all with the Patriots. He injured his hip last September which derailed his season and started 2022 training camp on the PUP list. His pass-receiving chops made him a valuable asset in PPR leagues. As usual, the Patriots have a number of options at the running back position including Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson, Pierre Strong Jr. and veteran Ty Montomery. Harris and Stevenson are the most fantasy relevant for now.
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