Fantasy Player Profile
vs. NYJ: #21 vs opposing RB - 23.75 FPA
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | PIT, | 44 | - | 41 | - | - | 13.50 |
| 2 | @MIA, | 21 | - | 47 | - | - | 8.80 |
| 3 | NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Totals 68 yards in blowout
Burkhead rushed five times for 21 yards and caught both of his targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 43-0 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Burkhead continues to rotate in with Sony Michel and James White, but the versatile running back seems to be the No. 3 option among New England's backfield options. Barring an injury in front of him, Burkhead will have trouble getting enough volume to be a difference-maker outside of deeper formats.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 3:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in rushing Sunday
Burkhead logged 32 of a possible 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 33-3 win over the Steelers, en route carrying eight times for a team-high 44 yards and hauling in five of his eight targets for 41 yards.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Sony Michel was on the field for 23 snaps, logging a team-high 15 carries for 14 yards, while James White was out there for 33 snaps, rushing four times for 26 yards and catching five of his seven targets for 56 yards. In the coming weeks, we expect Burkhead to continue to see complementary touches, which may be enough for him to merit deep-league roster consideration. That said, on early-downs, Michel will more often than not lead the way, and White is entrenched as the team's top…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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Sees limited action Thursday
Burkhead logged seven snaps on offense in Thursday's 10-3 preseason win over the Panthers. In the process, he ran twice for three yards and caught one pass for six yards
Analysis: The numbers are much less important than the fact that Burkhead is healthy, considering that he dealt with a knee issue leading up to Week 1 of the 2018 season. As final cuts approach, Burkhead looks like a roster lock along with Sony Michel, James White, Damien Harris and Brandon Bolden. Though that's obviously a deep group, Burkhead remains a useful cog in the New England offense, thanks to his versatility. Volume figures to be an issue for him, however, as long as Michel (the starter) and…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 23 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing fully
Burkhead took part in full-speed drills at Monday's practice, NESN's Zack Cox reports.
Analysis: Burkhead, who sat out all three joint practices with the Lions last week, suited up for Thursday's preseason opener against Detroit but did not play. His activities Monday suggest that he could see action Saturday against the Titans, however. As the Patriots backfield is currently comprised, Burkhead remains a useful cog given his versatility. That said, volume figures to be an issue for him so long as starter Sony Michel and change-of-pace back James White are available. Additionally, rookie…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 12 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
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Suits up Thursday
Burkhead (undisclosed) is in uniform for Thursday's preseason opener against the Lions, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Analysis: Burkhead sat out all three practices this week, so it's no lock that he'll play, but the fact that he's suited up for the game suggests that his unspecified issue was a minor one.
Published: Thu, Aug 8 at 4:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice
Burkhead appeared to be limited in Thursday's practice, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Analysis: It's unclear exactly what may be afflicting Burkhead, but it sounds like this issue has lingered for a couple of days. Rather than participate in normal drills during Thursday's session, he was spotted heading to the conditioning field. Burkhead will face stiff competition for backfield snaps in 2019, so look for him to do whatever is in his power to get back to regular participation.
Published: Thu, Aug 1 at 7:22am by Rotowire.com
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Part of crowded backfield
Burkhead will face competition during the upcoming season in a crowded Patriots backfield that now includes third-round draft pick Damien Harris, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: In addition to Harris and Burkhead, the Patriots will return lead runner Sony Michel for his second season, while James White is locked in as the team's passing-down back. Prior to the draft, Burkhead profiled as a versatile complementary piece behind Michel and White, but the arrival of Harris muddles Burkhead's path to carries. With Brandon Bolden also back in the mix as a core special-teams contributor, the backfield now goes five deep, which is one more than Bill Belichick typically prefers…read more
Published: Wed, May 22 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Effectively complements Michel
Burkhead rushed seven times for 43 yards and brought in both of his targets for 15 yards in the Patriots' 13-3 win over the Rams in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday.
Analysis: Burkhead out-touched James White by five carries, serving as Sony Michel's primary backup and making a pivotal 26-yard run on the game-clinching drive. The versatile veteran struggled during the 2018 regular season, averaging just 3.3 yards per carry while dealing with a neck injury and sharing time with both Michel and White. However, Burkhead is on the books for a modest $3 million in 2019, so he has a good chance to hang on to a roster spot next season.
Published: Sun, Feb 3 at 8:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs 12 carries in win
Burkhead carried 12 times for 41 yards and two TDs and hauled in all four of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 37-31 AFC Championship Game win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: In chilly game conditions in Kansas City, Burkhead was a key cog in the Patriots' game script, while working behind Sony Michel (29 carries) and along with change-of-pace ace James White (four catches). Looking ahead, Burkhead will remain involved in the team's backfield plans against the Rams in Super Bowl LIII, but game flow in that contest could well result in a dip in volume for the versatile back, who previously logged four carries and one catch in New England's divisional-round win over…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 21 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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Catches TD pass Sunday
Burkhead carried five times for 14 yards and added an 18-yard TD reception in Sunday's 38-3 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Burkhead, who was on the field for 17 plays on offense in the contest, was once again out-snapped Week 17 by both James White (27) and Sony Michel (25). After missing a good chunk of time this season with a neck injury, the 28-year-old finishes up the 2018 campaign with 57 carries for 186 yards and 14 catches (on 20 targets) for 131 yards and a TD in eight games. Under contract with the Patriots through the 2020 campaign, Burkhead adds depth and versatility to New England's backfield, but as…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 31 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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Gets 17 touches in win
Burkhead rushed 13 times for 39 yards and added four catches for 40 yards on five targets while also losing a fumble in Sunday's 24-12 win over the Bills.
Analysis: Burkhead was outplayed by Sony Michel and James White on the ground, with both of those alternatives gaining more rushing yards and scoring a touchdown apiece. While Burkhead was New England's receiving option of choice out of the backfield this time, it wouldn't be surprising to see him cede more opportunities to White against the Jets in Week 17, as both guys possess similar skill sets while Michel is the most talented pure rusher of the group.
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 3:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs 16 snaps Sunday
Burkhead was on the field for 16 of the Patriots' 62 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Steelers, en route to carrying four times for 25 yards and hauling in all three of his targets for 18 yards.
Analysis: Burkhead was once again out-snapped Week 15 by both James White (25) and Sony Michel (23). In that timeshare context, Burkhead adds depth and versatility to New England's backfield, but he isn't a reliable fantasy option.
Published: Mon, Dec 17 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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Logs 17 snaps Sunday
Burkhead logged 17 of a possible 82 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-33 loss to the Dolphins, en route to carrying four times for two yards and catching one pass for two yards.
Analysis: Burkhead was out-snapped by both Sony Michel (34) and James White (33), a trend that figures to continue as long as his backfield counterparts remain healthy. In his current complementary role, Burkhead isn't a reliable fantasy option, but his return to the mix adds valuable versatility and stretch run depth to New England's ground game.
Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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Logs seven carries Week 13
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.
Analysis: Meanwhile, James White received 33 snaps and a team-high seven catches, while Sony Michel saw action on 30 snaps and led the team with 17 carries. Burkhead's versatility will lead to his share of touches each week, but at this stage Michel is the team's preferred early-down option and White is a big part of the passing game. That may not leave enough looks for Burkhead to be a reliable fantasy option, but keep in mind that he is one backfield injury away from relevance on that front.
Published: Mon, Dec 3 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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Back in action Sunday
Burkhead is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: In his return to the mix in Week 13, Burkhead figures to work behind top back Sony Michel and pass-catching ace James White. While the versatile Burkhead is likely to be eased back into the New England backfield initially, in the coming weeks he could carve out enough of a role to merit deep-league consideration down the NFL stretch run.
Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated off IR
Burkhead (neck) has been activated off IR in advance of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Analysis: In his projected return to the lineup this weekend, Burkhead would work behind top back Sony Michel and pass-catching ace James White. With that in mind, ESPN's Mike Reiss projects the Patriots to mix Burkhead in every third series or so in Week 13. That may not be enough for the running back to make an immediate fantasy splash, but Burkhead could carve out enough of a role down the stretch to merit deep league consideration. Moreover, he's versatile enough to sub for either Michel or White in…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 26 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Arrives late to practice
Updating a previous report, Burkhead (neck) made an appearance at Tuesday's practice, according to Jim McBride of The Boston Globe.
Analysis: After Burkhead wasn't spotted on the field for the portion of the session that was open to the media, the initial thought had him suffering a setback with the neck injury that has kept him sidelined since Week 3. Instead, Burkhead merely arrived late to work, though for good reason: He was busy witnessing the birth of his son, Jett. The new father thus seems to be trending in the right direction since resuming practice Nov. 8, potentially putting him in line to return from injured reserve when…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 20 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Not working at Tuesday's practice
Burkhead (neck) wasn't present for the Patriots' practice Tuesday, Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Burkhead resumed practicing Nov. 8, initiating a 21-day window for the Patriots to evaluate him for a return from injured reserve. Because IR rules mandate players to miss a minimum of eight weeks, Burkhead won't be eligible for activation until Week 13 against the Vikings. With that in mind, his absence Tuesday isn't necessarily an indication that he suffered a setback with the neck issue, as the Patriots could just be being cautious with his usage in practice while his earliest possible…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 20 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice
Burkhead (neck) returned to practice Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With that, Burkhead assumes the Patriots' second (and final) designated to return IR slot. The running back isn't eligible to play in a game until Week 13, so he'll have some time to get in shape and re-prove his health with an eye toward helping the Patriots down the stretch and into the postseason. Assuming he's activated when eligible, Burkhead's fantasy prospects at that time will be tied to the status of top back Sony Michel (who is currently dealing with a knee injury) and change-of-pace…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 8 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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- Rex Burkhead makes over-the-shoulder grab for 32 yardsSun, Sep 15 at 4:03pm
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead makes over-the-shoulder grab for 32 yards.
- Rex Burkhead reflects on whirlwind of first Super Bowl winTue, Feb 12 at 4:27pm
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- Brady drops pass in the bucket to Burkhead on perfect TD tossSun, Dec 30 at 11:38am
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady drops pass in the bucket to running back Rex Burkhead on perfect TD toss.
- Burkhead bursts for 25 yards on catch and runSun, Dec 23 at 2:17pm
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady finds running back Rex Burkhead over the middle and he races away for 25 yards.
- Lorenzo Alexander jumps in front of Brady's pass for INTSun, Dec 23 at 11:47am
Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander jumps in front of a pass thrown by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for an interception.
- Rex Burkhead coughs up ball and Micah Hyde recoversSun, Dec 23 at 11:08am
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead catches a short pass, but coughs up the ball, allowing Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde to jump on the loose ball.
- Brady becomes fourth player in NFL with 70K career passing yardsSun, Dec 16 at 4:32pm
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady becomes the fourth player in the NFL with 70,000 career passing yards on an 8-yard pass to his running back Rex Burkhead.
- Who has the edge in the Patriots' RB competition?Thu, Jun 14 at 2:26pm
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- Why did the Patriots keep Rex Burkhead instead of Dion Lewis?Wed, Mar 14 at 1:49pm
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- Terrell Davis: Offensive scheme sets Patriots running backs apart from EaglesSun, Feb 4 at 8:41am
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- Rex Burkhead reflects on whirlwind of first Super Bowl winTue, Feb 12 at 4:27pm
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead joins "NFL Total Access" to talk about his team's Super Bowl LIII win, playing with quarterback Tom Brady and more.
- Brady drops pass in the bucket to Burkhead on perfect TD tossSun, Dec 30 at 11:38am
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady drops pass in the bucket to running back Rex Burkhead on perfect TD toss.
- Burkhead bursts for 25 yards on catch and runSun, Dec 23 at 2:17pm
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady finds running back Rex Burkhead over the middle and he races away for 25 yards.
- Lorenzo Alexander jumps in front of Brady's pass for INTSun, Dec 23 at 11:47am
Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander jumps in front of a pass thrown by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for an interception.
- Rex Burkhead coughs up ball and Micah Hyde recoversSun, Dec 23 at 11:08am
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead catches a short pass, but coughs up the ball, allowing Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde to jump on the loose ball.
- Brady becomes fourth player in NFL with 70K career passing yardsSun, Dec 16 at 4:32pm
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady becomes the fourth player in the NFL with 70,000 career passing yards on an 8-yard pass to his running back Rex Burkhead.
- Who has the edge in the Patriots' RB competition?Thu, Jun 14 at 2:26pm
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport breaks down who has the edge in the New England Patriots' running back competition.
- Why did the Patriots keep Rex Burkhead instead of Dion Lewis?Wed, Mar 14 at 1:49pm
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports that running back Rex Burkhead is going to re-sign with the New England Patriots.
- Terrell Davis: Offensive scheme sets Patriots running backs apart from EaglesSun, Feb 4 at 8:41am
NFL Network's Terrell Davis discusses why the New England Patriots have the better running backs going into tonights Super Bowl matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.