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Burkhead is part of a crowded Patriots' backfield that now includes third-round draft pick Damien Harris, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
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Att 57 |
Yds 186 |
Y/Ru 3.3 |
TD 0 |
Bye Week 10
- Position Depth: 2nd RB1
- Birthplace: Plano, TX
- Birthdate: July 2, 1990
- Age: 29
- Height: 5'10" Weight: 215 lbs
- NFL Seasons: 7
- Drafted: 2013 - Bengals (6/22)
- College: Nebraska
All Fantrax Leagues (2019)
| % Drafted: | 100 | |
| ADP / ADP (PPR): | 193.05 / 204.39 | |
| % Owned | (Next Week): | 57 |
| (This Week): | 0 | |
| (Last Week): | - | |
| % Active | (Next Week): | 10 |
| (This Week): | 0 | |
| (Last Week): | - | |
Latest News (May 22, 2019)
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Burkhead is part of a crowded Patriots' backfield that now includes third-round draft pick Damien Harris, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
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Statistics Summary
| GP | Att | Yds | Y/Ru | LgRu | TD | Rec | Yds | Y/Rc | LgRc | TD | F | FL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 |
8 | 57 | 186 | 3.3 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 131 | 9.4 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Recent Games
Date |
vs. |
Result |
Att |
Yds |
Y/Ru |
LgRu |
TD |
Rec |
Yds |
Y/Rc |
LgRc |
TD |
F |
FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30 | NYJ | W 38-3 | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | BUF | W 24-12 | 13 | 39 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 16 | @PIT | L 17-10 | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 9 | @MIA | L 34-33 | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2 | MIN | W 24-10 | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Upcoming Games
| Week | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Sep 8, 8:20PM EDT | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 2 | Sun Sep 15, 1:00PM EDT | at Miami Dolphins |
| 3 | Sun Sep 22, 1:00PM EDT | New York Jets |
| 4 | Sun Sep 29, 1:00PM EDT | at Buffalo Bills |
| 5 | Sun Oct 6, 1:00PM EDT | at Washington Redskins |
| 6 | Thu Oct 10, 8:20PM EDT | New York Giants |
| 7 | Mon Oct 21, 8:15PM EDT | at New York Jets |
| 8 | Sun Oct 27, 4:25PM EDT | Cleveland Browns |
| 9 | Sun Nov 3, 8:20PM EST | at Baltimore Ravens |
| 11 | Sun Nov 17, 4:25PM EST | at Philadelphia Eagles |
| 12 | Sun Nov 24, 4:25PM EST | Dallas Cowboys |
| 13 | Sun Dec 1, 8:20PM EST | at Houston Texans |
| 14 | Sun Dec 8, 4:25PM EST | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 15 | Sun Dec 15, 1:00PM EST | at Cincinnati Bengals |
| 16 | Sun Dec 22, 1:00AM EST | Buffalo Bills |
| 17 | Sun Dec 29, 1:00PM EST | Miami Dolphins |
Games per Position
| Year | Positions |
|---|---|
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 |
Career Statistics
| Rushing | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
Att |
Yds |
Y/Ru |
RuY/G |
LgRu |
TD |
F |
FL |
2013 |
CIN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2014 |
CIN |
9 |
9 |
27 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
10 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2015 |
CIN |
16 |
4 |
4 |
1.0 |
0.3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2016 |
CIN |
16 |
74 |
344 |
4.6 |
21.5 |
17 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2017 |
NE |
10 |
64 |
264 |
4.1 |
26.4 |
31 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
2018 |
NE |
8 |
57 |
186 |
3.3 |
23.3 |
12 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| Career Total | 60 |
208 |
825 |
4.0 |
13.8 |
31 |
8 |
5 |
3 |
|
| Receiving | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
Rec |
Yds |
Y/Rc |
Yds/G |
LgRc |
TD |
F |
FL |
2013 |
CIN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2014 |
CIN |
9 |
7 |
49 |
7.0 |
5.4 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2015 |
CIN |
16 |
10 |
94 |
9.4 |
5.9 |
27 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2016 |
CIN |
16 |
17 |
145 |
8.5 |
9.1 |
18 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2017 |
NE |
10 |
30 |
254 |
8.5 |
25.4 |
23 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2018 |
NE |
8 |
14 |
131 |
9.4 |
16.4 |
25 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
| Career Total | 60 |
78 |
673 |
8.6 |
11.2 |
27 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
|
| Passing | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
Att |
Cmp |
Cmp% |
TD |
Int |
Yds |
Yds/A |
Yds/G |
LgPa |
Rat |
F |
FL |
Sk |
SkY |
2013 |
CIN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2014 |
CIN |
9 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2015 |
CIN |
16 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
- |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2016 |
CIN |
16 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
- |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2017 |
NE |
10 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
- |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2018 |
NE |
8 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
- |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Career Total | 60 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
- |
5 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
| Returning | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
KR |
KRY |
KRA |
KRT |
LgKR |
PR |
PRY |
PRAv |
PRT |
LgPR |
FC |
2013 |
CIN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2014 |
CIN |
9 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2015 |
CIN |
16 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2016 |
CIN |
16 |
6 |
114 |
19.0 |
0 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2017 |
NE |
10 |
1 |
17 |
17.0 |
0 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2018 |
NE |
8 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Career Total | 60 |
7 |
131 |
18.7 |
0 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
| Defense | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
TkA |
TkS |
Tk |
Sk |
SkY |
FF |
FR |
FRYd |
FRTD |
Int |
IntYd |
InTD |
LgInt |
PD |
Hur |
Stf |
2013 |
CIN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2014 |
CIN |
9 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2015 |
CIN |
16 |
5 |
6 |
11 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2016 |
CIN |
16 |
5 |
8 |
13 |
0.0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2017 |
NE |
10 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2018 |
NE |
8 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Career Total | 60 |
15 |
21 |
36 |
0.0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Postseason Statistics
| Rushing | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
Att |
Yds-Ru |
Avg |
YPG |
LgRu |
TD-Ru |
F |
FL |
2013 |
CIN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2014 |
CIN |
1 |
1 |
23 |
23.0 |
23.0 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2015 |
CIN |
1 |
1 |
4 |
4.0 |
4.0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2017 |
NE |
2 |
4 |
23 |
5.8 |
11.5 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2018 |
NE |
3 |
23 |
96 |
4.2 |
32.0 |
26 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
| Career TOTAL | 7 |
29 |
146 |
5.0 |
20.9 |
26 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
| Receiving | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
Rec |
Yds-Rc |
Avg |
Yd/G |
LgRc |
TD-Rc |
F |
FL |
2013 |
CIN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2014 |
CIN |
1 |
3 |
34 |
11.3 |
34.0 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2015 |
CIN |
1 |
1 |
5 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2017 |
NE |
2 |
1 |
46 |
46.0 |
23.0 |
46 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2018 |
NE |
3 |
7 |
45 |
6.4 |
15.0 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Career TOTAL | 7 |
12 |
130 |
10.8 |
18.6 |
46 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
| Passing | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
Att |
Cmp |
% |
TD-Pa |
Int |
Yds-Pa |
Yd/A |
Yd/G |
LgPa |
Rat |
F |
FL |
Sk |
SkYd |
2013 |
CIN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2014 |
CIN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2015 |
CIN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2017 |
NE |
2 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2018 |
NE |
3 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Career TOTAL | 7 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0.0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
| Returning | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
KR |
Yds |
Avg |
KRTD |
LgKR |
PR |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
LgPR |
FC |
2013 |
CIN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2014 |
CIN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2015 |
CIN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2017 |
NE |
2 |
0 |
-1 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2018 |
NE |
3 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Career TOTAL | 7 |
0 |
-1 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
| Defense | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
Ast |
Solo |
Tk |
Sk |
SkYd |
FF |
FR |
FRY |
FRTD |
Int |
Yds |
InTD |
LgInt |
PD |
Hur |
Stf |
2013 |
CIN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2014 |
CIN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2015 |
CIN |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2017 |
NE |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2018 |
NE |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Career TOTAL | 7 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Situational Statistics
| Situation | GP | Att | Yds | Y/Ru | LgRu | TD | Rec | Yds | Y/Rc | LgRc | TD | F | FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 43 | 137 | 3.2 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 84 | 10.5 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Away | 4 | 14 | 49 | 3.5 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Day | 7 | 57 | 186 | 3.3 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 105 | 8.8 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Night | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 4 | 43 | 137 | 3.2 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 84 | 10.5 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Losses | 4 | 14 | 49 | 3.5 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. own division | 3 | 22 | 55 | 2.5 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. American Football Conference | 6 | 50 | 166 | 3.3 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 84 | 8.4 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. National Football Conference | 2 | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. BUF | 1 | 13 | 39 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. HOU | 1 | 18 | 64 | 3.6 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. JAX | 1 | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. MIA | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. MIN | 1 | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. NYJ | 1 | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. PIT | 1 | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| September | 3 | 24 | 86 | 3.6 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| December | 5 | 33 | 100 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 100 | 9.1 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Game Log
| Date | Team | vs. | Result | Att | Yds | Y/Ru | LgRu | TD | Rec | Yds | Y/Rc | LgRc | TD | F | FL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | NE | HOU | W 27-20 | 18 | 64 | 3.6 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Sep 16 | NE | @JAX | L 31-20 | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sep 23 | NE | @DET | L 26-10 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sep 30 | NE | MIA | W 38-7 | Did Not Play | ||||||||||||
| Oct 4 | NE | IND | W 38-24 | Did Not Play | ||||||||||||
| Oct 14 | NE | KC | W 43-40 | Did Not Play | ||||||||||||
| Oct 21 | NE | @CHI | W 38-31 | Did Not Play | ||||||||||||
| Oct 29 | NE | @BUF | W 25-6 | Did Not Play | ||||||||||||
| Nov 4 | NE | GB | W 31-17 | Did Not Play | ||||||||||||
| Nov 11 | NE | @TEN | L 34-10 | Did Not Play | ||||||||||||
| Nov 25 | NE | @NYJ | W 27-13 | Did Not Play | ||||||||||||
| Dec 2 | NE | MIN | W 24-10 | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dec 9 | NE | @MIA | L 34-33 | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dec 16 | NE | @PIT | L 17-10 | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dec 23 | NE | BUF | W 24-12 | 13 | 39 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Dec 30 | NE | NYJ | W 38-3 | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
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Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2018 | on IR neck |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Declared Free Agent |
| Mar 14, 2018 | re-signed Multi-year contract |
| Mar 14, 2017 | signed/unrest FA |
| Mar 09, 2017 | Declared Free Agent |
| May 13, 2013 | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
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Jan. 21, 2019
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Rex Burkhead Not Ready For Fantasy Lineups
Dec. 4, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead returned to the lineup in Week 13 with 41 yards from scrimmage against the Vikings. Burkhead was activated from IR after recovering from a neck injury and his legs certainly looked fresh. Burkhead has an excellent matchup this week against a Dolphins defense that is allowing the fifth most fantasy points to opposing running backs. But Burkhead's role right now is a change-of-pace back behind rookie Sony Michel and veteran James White. Burkhead could be in line for 5-to-10 carries in the game but is not ready for fantasy lineups in Week 14.
In his first game back since returning from IR, Burkhead logged 17 out of a possible 74 snaps on...
Dec. 3, 2018
In his first game back since returning from IR, Burkhead logged 17 out of a possible 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Vikings, en route to carrying seven times for 20 yards and hauling in both of his targets for 21 yards.
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Rex Burkhead Returns With 41 All-Purpose Yards
Dec. 2, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead returned to the lineup in Week 13 with seven carries for 20 yards and 21 receiving yards against the Vikings. Burkhead has missed most of the season due to a neck injury but his legs looked fresh as he ran with authority. It is hard to envision a scenario where Burkhead suddenly becomes the bell-cow in the Patriots backfield but his presence should eat into Sony Michel and James White's opportunities moving forward. Burkhead could be worth a waiver add this week but will be a low-floor, touchdown-dependent fantasy option heading into Week 14.
Rex Burkhead Active Against Vikings
Dec. 2, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (neck) is active in Week 13 against the Vikings for the first time since Week 3. Burkhead was activated from Injured Reserve this week and will factor into the backfield behind rookie Sony Michel and James White. While Burkhead isn't expected to see many snaps in his first game back, it's not great news for either Michel or White for the remainder of the season.
Burkhead is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
Dec. 2, 2018
Burkhead is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
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Rex Burkhead Deserves Fantasy Roster Spot
Nov. 29, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead is ready to return to the lineup in Week 13 against the Vikings. Burkhead was placed on injured reserve after hurting his neck in Week 3 against the Lions. Burkhead is a smart football player who is a threat in the passing game of the Patriots red zone offense. His return certainly could effect the fantasy value of veteran James White moving forward but don't expect Burkhead to post fantasy numbers overnight. Burkhead could be brought along slowly and will have a tough first test against a stout Vikings defense. Burkhead is worth a roster spot in most fantasy formats but should not be in lineups for Week 13.
Rex Burkhead Activated From IR
Nov. 26, 2018
.The New England Patriots activated running back Rex Burkhead (neck) from Injured Reserve on Monday, according to a source. He is eligible to play in Week 13 against the Vikings, but it remains to be seen if he actually will. Burkhead had 24 carries for 86 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and three catches for 31 yards in three games before getting injured earlier this year. The team values his versatility and his presence in the backfield is bad news for both Sony Michel and James White down the stretch.
Burkhead (neck) has been activated off IR in advance of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Field...
Nov. 26, 2018
Burkhead (neck) has been activated off IR in advance of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
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Updating a previous report, Burkhead (neck) made an appearance at Tuesday's practice, according to...
Nov. 20, 2018
Updating a previous report, Burkhead (neck) made an appearance at Tuesday's practice, according to Jim McBride of The Boston Globe.
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Burkhead (neck) wasn't present for the Patriots' practice Tuesday, Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald...
Nov. 20, 2018
Burkhead (neck) wasn't present for the Patriots' practice Tuesday, Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald reports.
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Burkhead (neck) returned to practice Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Nov. 8, 2018
Burkhead (neck) returned to practice Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Rex Burkhead Back At Practice
Nov. 8, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (neck) returned to practice on Thursday and is now eligible to come off the Injured Reserve and play on Dec. 2 against the Vikings. That would be in Week 13, a week before the traditional fantasy playoffs begin. While it's unclear if Burkhead will actually be back by then, it's of some concern to those that own James White and rookie Sony Michel. Burkhead's return to the backfield would surely cause some headaches for fantasy owners down the stretch.
Rex Burkhead Going On Injured Reserve
Sep. 26, 2018
.The New England Patriots will place running back Rex Burkhead (neck) on the Injured Reserve on Wednesday after he injured his neck in the Week 3 loss to the Lions, according to a league source. Rookie linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley will also go on IR with an unknown injury. It's unknown if Burkhead will be able to make it back this year, so fantasy owners should try to stash him for now if they have the room. It's a tough break for a Patriots team that is 1-2 to start the year. The values of James White and rookie Sony Michel go way up with this news. Both become RB3/flex options immediately, with White being more attractive in PPR leagues.
The Patriots will place Burkhead (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday, Jim McBride of The Boston...
Sep. 26, 2018
The Patriots will place Burkhead (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
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Burkhead, who was evaluated for a neck injury in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Lions, did...
Sep. 24, 2018
Burkhead, who was evaluated for a neck injury in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Lions, did not return to the game, Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald reports.
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Rex Burkhead Leaves Game With Neck Injury
Sep. 23, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead finished the Patriots Week 3 loss in the locker room with a neck injury. Burkhead has been battling a concussion recently and the fact that doctors were examining his neck cannot be a good sign. Burkhead caught two passes for 26 yards in the game and his status will have to be monitored this week. Running backs James White and Sony Michel will share snaps in the Patriots backfield if Burkhead's injury will cost him some games.
Burkhead is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions due to a neck injury.
Sep. 23, 2018
Burkhead is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions due to a neck injury.
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Rex Burkhead Should See Increase In Touches Against Lions
Sep. 20, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead will go up against a Lions defense that, through two games, has allowed the fifth most fantasy points to opposing runners. Burkhead is off to a quiet start this season and a concussion has limited his involvement right out of the gate. The Patriots offense has an opportunity to put up some points against Detroit so they could be running the ball a lot in the later stages of the game. Burkhead should see more than the six carries he received in Week 2 against the Jaguars but will have to split playing time with rookie Sony Michel and veteran James White. Burkhead is the most likely of the three to score a touchdown and will have RB3/4 status for Week 3.
Burkhead (concussion) rushed six times for 22 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game during...
Sep. 16, 2018
Burkhead (concussion) rushed six times for 22 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game during Sunday's 31-20 loss to the Jaguars.
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Rex Burkhead Sees Only Six Touches In Week 2 Loss
Sep. 16, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead carried the ball six times for only 22 yards in the Patriots Week 2 loss in Jacksonville. Burkhead was limited in practice this week because of a concussion and was not a guarantee to suit up. He did have a nice 12-yard run in the game but mostly was ineffective and was the third wheel behind Sony Michel and James White in the backfield. The healthier Burkhead gets the more snaps he will see moving forward and will have a better matchup in Week 3 against the Lions.
Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel Active For Patriots
Sep. 16, 2018
.New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (concussion) and Sony Michel (knee) are both active in Week 2 against the Jaguars. Both running backs were expected to play. It makes this backfield even more complicated alongside James White, who could see a surprising amount of touches. Burkhead and White are RB3/flex options in PPR leagues, while Michel is too risky to use in his NFL debut. Michel missed most of training camp and the preseason and will likely be eased in.
Burkhead (concussion) is listed as active Sunday against the Jaguars.
Sep. 16, 2018
Burkhead (concussion) is listed as active Sunday against the Jaguars.
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Burkhead (concussion) is "likely to play" Sunday against the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN...
Sep. 16, 2018
Burkhead (concussion) is "likely to play" Sunday against the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Rex Burkhead Travels With Team
Sep. 15, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) made progress this week and traveled with the team to Jacksonville for Week 2, according to a source. All signs point to Burkhead being active, but James White could see most of the work in this one. Rookie Sony Michel (knee) is also trending toward playing, but he'd be a pretty risky flex option if both Burkhead and White are in the fold. Michel's early-season role is clouded by the fact that he missed most of training camp and the preseason and sat out in Week 1.
Burkhead (concussion) has traveled with the Patriots to Jacksonville, Jeff Howe of The Athletic...
Sep. 15, 2018
Burkhead (concussion) has traveled with the Patriots to Jacksonville, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
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Burkhead (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Sep. 14, 2018
Burkhead (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel Questionable For Week 2
Sep. 14, 2018
.New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (concussion) and Sony Michel (knee) were both limited in practice on Friday but are questionable for Week 2 against the Jaguars. With both backs putting in multiple days of limited practice, our best guess is that they will both be active, alongside James White. Burkhead remains the preferred flex play in fantasy leagues if he's active. With Michel sitting out most of training camp and the preseason and missing Week 1, we'd be surprised if he had a big role if he's active unless Burkhead sits out. Michel is one to avoid in a flex spot if Burkhead is available.
Burkhead (concussion) was officially a limited practice participant Thursday.
Sep. 13, 2018
Burkhead (concussion) was officially a limited practice participant Thursday.
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Rex Burkhead Looks Limited Thursday
Sep. 13, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) appeared to be limited, at best, in practice on Thursday. The fact that Burkhead is practicing at all is a good sign after he was diagnosed with a concussion, but his status for Week 2 against the Jaguars is iffy right now. With both he and rookie Sony Michel (knee) up in the air, James White may turn out to be the safest play in this backfield this weekend.
Burkhead (concussion) was spotted at practice Thursday, but appeared "limited at best," Jim...
Sep. 13, 2018
Burkhead (concussion) was spotted at practice Thursday, but appeared "limited at best," Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
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Rex Burkhead Took Part In Individual Drills Wednesday
Sep. 13, 2018
.Although New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) was listed as out in practice on Wednesday, he was on the field and in pads during the afternoon session and took part in individual drills. It's a good sign that Burkhead at least did something, but it's unclear if he's passed the concussion protocol at this point. With him looking questionable for Week 2 against the Jaguars, New England's backfield could be left up to James White and Kenjon Barner. Burkhead's practice participation the rest of the week should give us a better idea, but he'll be a RB3/flex option in PPR leagues if he's active.
Rex Burkhead Misses Practice Wednesday
Sep. 12, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) missed practice on Wednesday and is in the concussion protocol. That's bad news as the team prepares to face the tough defense of the Jaguars in Week 2 on the road. Burkhead remains the best fantasy option in this backfield when he's healthy, but he's now a question mark to play this weekend. With rookie Sony Michel (knee) not a lock to make his debut, this could end up being James White's backfield.
Burkhead (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
Sep. 12, 2018
Burkhead (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
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Rex Burkhead Could Struggle Against Jaguars Defense
Sep. 12, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead faces a tough matchup in Week 2 against the Jaguars and their elite defense. Burkhead registered 64 rushing yards in Week 1 and the Patriots are very thin at running back right now. Burkhead should see plenty of carries but production will be hard to come by against a Jaguars defense that allowed only seven rushing touchdowns all of last season. They did let the Giants Saquon Barkley bust off a 68-yard touchdown run in Week 1 but Burkhead does not possess the"home run ability" of the New York rookie. Burkhead could pump up his stats in the short passing game but will be no more than a RB3 for Week 2.
Burkhead carried the ball 18 times for 64 yards and added a 5-yard catch during Sunday's 27-20 win...
Sep. 9, 2018
Burkhead carried the ball 18 times for 64 yards and added a 5-yard catch during Sunday's 27-20 win over Houston.
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With Sony Michel (knee) inactive Sunday, Burkhead, James White and Jeremy Hill will handle the...
Sep. 9, 2018
With Sony Michel (knee) inactive Sunday, Burkhead, James White and Jeremy Hill will handle the Patriots' backfield duties in Week 1, the team's official site reports.
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Though ESPN's Mike Reiss has suggested that Burkhead might be eased into action in Week 1, given...
Sep. 7, 2018
Though ESPN's Mike Reiss has suggested that Burkhead might be eased into action in Week 1, given that he's bouncing back from knee issues, NESN's Doug Kyed expects Burkhead "to get a heavy workload as the Patriots' "top ball-carrier in Week 1."
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Rex Burkhead Expected To Be Top Ball Carrier
Sep. 7, 2018
.New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) is expected to be the team's top ball carrier in Week 1 against the Texans, in the opinion of NESN's Doug Kyed. Burkhead will be active this Sunday, but the question is how much work will he see? There have been reports that he'll be eased into things alongside James White and Jeremy Hill. That could be true, but Burkhead is still the best fantasy bet for this game with rookie Sony Michel (knee) looking unlikely to play. Consider Burkhead an RB3/flex choice for the season opener.
Though Burkhead is not listed on the Patriots' Week 1 injury report, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com...
Sep. 6, 2018
Though Burkhead is not listed on the Patriots' Week 1 injury report, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com suggests that the running back could "be eased into the mix because there is an acclimation process that still needs to take place."
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Rex Burkhead To Be Eased In
Sep. 6, 2018
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) has been cleared to play in Week 1 against the Texans, but he's expected to be eased into the mix with an acclimation process that needs to take place. Rookie Sony Michel (knee) will be questionable for the season opener, so it's possible the Pats lean more on James White and Jeremy Hill. Burkhead is still the most attractive fantasy option, but he'll be a risky flex play.
Burkhead (knee) wasn't listed Wednesday on the Patriots' Week 1 injury report.
Sep. 5, 2018
Burkhead (knee) wasn't listed Wednesday on the Patriots' Week 1 injury report.
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Rex Burkhead, Trent Brown Not On Injury Report
Sep. 5, 2018
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) and left tackle Trent Brown were not listed on the Week 1 injury report. The Patriots have been being cautious with Burkhead for a while, but it looks like he will suit up in the season opener against the Texans. It's expected that he'll be the main back for the Patriots, and he should have a heavy workload in Week 1 with wide receiver Julian Edelman suspended. Burkhead should be started in most leagues.
Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel Question Marks For Week 1
Sep. 4, 2018
New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and rookie Sony Michel (knee) are both question marks for Week 1. However, Burkhead took the field for practice on Tuesday for the third straight week, which is a sign he will be ready after overcoming a slight tear in his knee. Running back Ivan Fears thinks Burkhead can make a big impact when he returns. Michel is a week behind Burkhead and has taken part in two padded practices in all of August. Michel has practiced the last two days and the Patriots continue to be careful with their prized rookie. Burkhead looks like he'll be fine for the opener against the Texans, but Michel could be an inactive as a precaution. This all adds up to James White being a fantasy sleeper in the opener, although Burkhead could still be seen as an RB3/flex option.
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