Patriots RB Harris out vs. Fins; Michel to get start

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots ruled top running back Damien Harris out for Sunday’s road game against the Miami Dolphins because of an ankle injury.

Harris leads the team with 691 rushing yards on 137 attempts, with two touchdowns.

He had injured his back in the fourth quarter of a Week 14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but ultimately was deemed healthy earlier this week and wasn’t on the injury report Wednesday when the Patriots held their initial practice to prepare for the Dolphins.