Patriots-Bills inactives: Could Damien Harris play a central role? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Buffalo Bills could see a whole lot of Damien Harris again Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Patriots running back, who was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, is officially active for Week 16. Rookie running back Rhamondre Stevenson has been ruled out after landing on the COVID-19/reserve list Saturday, so Harris should shoulder the rushing load after racking up 111 yards on 10 carries the last time these teams met in Week 13.
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Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne also is active for New England after being removed from the COVID-19/reserve list this weekend, but fellow wideout Nelson Agholor won't suit up due to a concussion.
Meanwhile, the Bills will be without two of their top four wide receivers in Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis, who both were placed on COVID-19/reserve this week.
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Here are the official inactive lists for a Patriots-Bills matchup that will decide the current leader in the AFC. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
New England Patriots (9-5)
QB Jarrett Stidham
DB Joshuah Bledsoe
CB Joejuan Williams
WR Nelson Agholor
CB Shaun Wade
TE Devin Asiasi
Buffalo Bills (8-6)
RB Matt Breida
TE Tommy Sweeney
DT Star Lotulelei
