The New England Patriots started well into their week seven game against the Chicago Bears Damien Harris NFL Draft , but it took a quick turn for the worse late in the first quarter. First, Cordarrelle Patterson lost a fumble on a kickoff return that was turned into a Chicago touchdown and 10-7 deficit for New England. Then, on the first play of the second quarter, it was rookie running back Sony Michel to cough up the football.The fumble, however Damien Harris Buffalo Bills Jersey , is the least of New England’s concerns at the moment: Michel, who has taken on a vital role in the team’s offensive attack appeared to be in serious pain after the giveaway. The Patriots’ first-round draft pick got his foot twisted while being tackled and remained on the ground after letting go of the football. As New England later announced, he had suffered a knee injury.Michel, who was already dealing with a knee issue during training camp, had to be helped off the field and later was taken to the locker room on a cart. His loss – for how long it will ultimately be – is a big one for New England not just because of his productivity the last three weeks: the Patriots have only two other running backs on their roster in James White and Kenjon Barner.UPDATE: Michel is OUT for the game Youth Drew Bledsoe Jerseys , per the team. Daily news and links for Tuesday"WhitePatriots News Opinion and Analysis Contribute! 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