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vs. NYJ: #20 vs opposing RB - 24.10 FPA
Bye Week5Rank42% Rostered7.7% Change-WK 16 Pts0.00WK 17 Pts0.00
2020 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1MIA
Win, 21-11
---32--------3.20
2@SEA
Loss, 30-35
---2-447-----8.90
3LV
Win, 36-20
---4927491----34.80
4@KC
Loss, 10-26
---45-15-----6.00
5Bye  ------------0.00
6DEN
Loss, 12-18
---14--------1.40
7SF
Loss, 6-33
---12-335-----7.70
8@BUF
Loss, 21-24
---26-15-----4.10
9@NYJ
Win, 30-27
---561311-----15.70
10BAL
Win, 23-17
---31-4352----22.60
11@HOU
Loss, 20-27
---7-25-----3.20
12ARI
Win, 20-17
------------0.00
13@LAC
Win, 45-0
------------0.00
14@LA
Loss, 3-24
------------0.00
15@MIA
Loss, 12-22
------------0.00
16BUF
Loss, 9-38
------------0.00
17NYJ
Win, 28-14
------------0.00
2020 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1MIA,
W 21-11
32----3.20
2@SEA,
L 30-35
2-47--8.90
3LV,
W 36-20
492491-34.80
4@KC,
L 10-26
45-5--6.00
5Bye-----0.00
6DEN,
L 12-18
14----1.40
7SF,
L 6-33
12-35--7.70
8@BUF,
L 21-24
26-5--4.10
9@NYJ,
W 30-27
56111--15.70
10BAL,
W 23-17
31-352-22.60
11@HOU,
L 20-27
7-5--3.20
12ARI,
W 20-17
-----0.00
13@LAC,
W 45-0
-----0.00
14@LA,
L 3-24
-----0.00
15@MIA,
L 12-22
-----0.00
16BUF,
L 9-38
-----0.00
17NYJ,
W 28-14
-----0.00
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  • 28.90
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  • 77.70
  • 84.10
  • 915.70
  • 1022.60
  • 113.20
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News

  • Set to become free agent

    Jeff Howe of The Athletic suggests that Burkhead (knee) could be back with the Patriots next season.

    Analysis: The versatile running back, who's slated to become an unrestricted free agent, was having a solid season with the team prior to suffering a torn ACL in November. Given that context, there's no guarantee that Burkhead will be ready for the start of the 2021 campaign, so Howe believes that it could "make sense for both sides" to see the 30-year-old -- who spent the last four seasons with New England -- re-sign, then "open the season on the physically unable to perform list and see if he can…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 8 at 6:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Undergoes surgery

    Burkhead announced that he underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Given that Burkhead -- an impending free agent -- suffered the knee injury Nov. 22, he likely won't be ready to go for OTAs next spring, and his availability for the start of NFL training camps could also be affected. The 30-year-old running back concluded his fourth season in New England with 466 total yards and six touchdowns across 10 games.

    Published: Thu, Dec 3 at 8:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moved to IR

    Burkhead (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: This was simply a transactional designation as Burkhead already ruled himself out for the rest of the season after tearing his ACL. The veteran back will aim to be healthy in time for 2021 training camp.

    Published: Sat, Nov 28 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rules self out for season

    Burkhead (knee) announced Tuesday via his personal Twitter account that he will miss the remainder of the season.

    Analysis: Though the Patriots have yet to confirm as much, Burkhead is believed to have suffered a torn ACL to his right knee during Sunday's loss to the Texans. Assuming that's the case, Burkhead will likely undergo surgery in the coming days as he aims to get back to full speed before teams convene for training camp in 2021. In the meantime, the Patriots are likely to rely more heavily on James White as the clear top change-of-pace option behind lead ballcarrier Damien Harris.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 10:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • May have torn ACL

    The Patriots are concerned that Burkhead tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 27-20 loss at Houston, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Burkhead suffered a knee injury in the second half and was unable to return to the game. If the Pats' fears come to fruition, he'll end the campaign with 274 rushing yards, 192 yards receiving and six total touchdowns in 10 games. In that scenario, James White would become the team's primary pass-catching option out of the backfield.

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers knee injury

    Burkhead was forced out of Sunday's game against the Texans with a right knee injury.

    Analysis: With Burkhead out of the game and quite possibly beyond, Damien Harris and James White are on hand to handle the Patriots' rushing duties Sunday, while Sony Michel -- who was inactive for the contest -- is a candidate to rejoin the mix in Week 12.

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches two touchdowns in win

    Burkhead rushed six times for 31 yards and caught four passes (five targets) for 35 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 23-17 win over Baltimore.

    Analysis: Damien Harris stole the show on offense with 121 rushing yards, but Burkhead thrived in his role as a receiving threat out of the backfield, which used to be James White's assignment. Even though Harris dominated the carry shares, it is worth noting that Burkhead was on the field when the Patriots got close to the goal line. The versatile veteran now has three rushing touchdowns and three receiving scores through nine games. Burkhead doesn't receive the volume of touches to be a reliable…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 12:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores on ground

    Burkhead rushed 12 times for 56 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 30-27 win over the Jets. He also caught all three of his targets for 11 yards.

    Analysis: Burkhead vultured a one-yard touchdown in the third quarter, marking his first score since his three-touchdown outburst in Week 3 versus the Raiders. However, Burkhead also put together his highest rushing total of the campaign Monday, and all those yards came before teammate Damien Harris exited late with a chest injury. While Harris' status in advance of Week 10's matchup against the Ravens could be important to track, Burkhead nonetheless sports solid momentum going into that encounter.

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 9:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs six carries in Week 8

    Burkhead carried six times for 26 yards and caught his only target for five yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: Burkhead was on the field for 32 of a possible 65 snaps on offense Week 8, while Damien Harris logged 20 snaps and 16 carries (for 101 yards and a TD), and James White was out there for 31 snaps en route to recording two carries and two catches. It's a timeshare arrangement that doesn't give Burkhead much of a weekly floor, with Harris serving as the Patriots' primary ballcarrier and White the team's top receiving threat out of the backfield.

    Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs 25 snaps in Week 7

    Burkhead carried four times for 12 yards and caught three passes (on four targets) for 35 yards in Sunday's 33-6 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Burkhead was on the field for 25 of a possible 52 snaps on offense, as he continues to work in a timeshare with Damien Harris (21 snaps, 10 carries) and James White (10 snaps, no carries/one catch). White's limited involvement Week 7 wasn't typical, and looking ahead to this coming Sunday's game against the Bills, Burkhead remains a hit-or-miss fantasy option due to his unreliable weekly volume.

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Carries five times Sunday

    Burkhead rushed five times for 14 yards in Sunday's 18-12 loss to Denver.

    Analysis: Burkhead, who wasn't targeted in the contest, was on the field for 18 of a possible 57 snaps on offense, while working in a Week 6 backfield timeshare with Damien Harris (12 snaps, six carries) and James White (31 snaps, four carries and eight catches). As long as the Patriots continue to employ a committee approach in their ground game, Burkhead will be a hit-or-miss fantasy option whose weekly ceiling hinges on game scripts and flows.

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Second-leading rusher in loss

    Burkhead rushed 11 times for 45 yards and brought in his only target for five yards in the Patriots' 26-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

    Analysis: With Sony Michel (quadriceps) on injured reserve, Burkhead was bound to see a boost in opportunity, and accordingly he recorded a season-high number of carries. However, second-year man Damien Harris stood out by gaining 100 yards on 17 rushes, potentially earning the right to helm the backfield again in a Week 5 matchup against the Broncos. Burkhead was solid in his own right, and given coach Bill Belichick's sometimes mercurial deployment of his running backs. it's possible the veteran rises…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 7:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Three TDs in win

    Burkhead rushed six times for 49 yards and two touchdowns while adding seven catches for 49 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-20 win over the Raiders.

    Analysis: Burkhead operated as New England's pass-catching back with James White (personal) sitting out a second consecutive week, and he made the most of the opportunity with an 11-yard touchdown catch in the final minute of the first half en route to leading the team in receiving yards on the afternoon. While Sony Michel (nine carries for 117 yards) was the leading rusher and J.J. Taylor led the team with 11 carries (for 43 yards), Burkhead was the most opportunistic running back, with rushing scores…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Combines for 10 touches

    Burkhead had six carries for two yards and four receptions for 47 yards in Sunday's loss to Seattle.

    Analysis: Burkhead technically led all Patriot backs in playing time (72 percent of offensive snaps), but Sony Michel ended up with one extra carry and Cam Newton stole all the goal-line work. The lack of touchdown opportunities hurts Burkhead's overall value, but he remains involved enough in the pass game to potentially have PPR value heading into a Week 3 matchup with Oakland, especially if James White (personal) still is away from the team.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rushes for 32 yards Week 1

    Burkhead was on the field for 19 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-11 win over the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. In the process, Burkhead carried seven times for 32 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, Sony Michel (10 carries) and James White (five carries) each saw 19 snaps, while rookie J.J. Taylor (four carries) was on the field for nine. As long as the Patriots employ a backfield committee, Burkhead will remain a hit-or-miss option, with a fantasy ceiling at the mercy of game scripts and flows that will change on a weekly basis.

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 10:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Part of team's backfield rotation

    The Patriots head into Week 1 with a backfield led by Sony Michel, Burkhead and James White, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Rookie J.J. Taylor is also in the depth mix, but with Lamar Miller no longer on the team and Damien Harris (finger/IR) slated to miss at least three games, Burkhead does have a path to early-season touches, especially if the Patriots elect to ease projected top option Michel back into the mix, given that he's bouncing back from a foot injury. Accurately predicting the Patriots' carry allotments is a frustrating endeavor, but with less competition to contend with, Burkhead could see enough of an…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 8 at 7:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Veteran competition arrives

    Burkhead is facing increased backfield competition after the Patriots signed Lamar Miller (knee) on Monday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Burkhead could be in line for a solid opportunity on one hand, with Sony Michel (foot) uncertain for Week 1 and Brandon Bolden having opted out of the season. On the other hand, the Patriots saw fit to add a veteran in Miller, whose dual-threat skill set mirrors Burkhead's. In addition to Burkhead and Miller, second-year back Damien Harris also lingers on the roster, while passing-down specialist James White could also factor more prominently into the running game if Michel misses time. In the…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 12 at 4:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Restructures contract

    Burkhead and the Patriots have agreed to a reworked contract that frees up nearly $1 million in cap space for the team, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The team is giving Burkhead a $550,000 signing bonus in exchange for dropping his base salary from $2.5 million to $1.05 million in the final season of a three-year contract. This improves his chances to retain a spot on the 53-man roster, but he may still need to compete with Brandon Bolden in a battle that will be determined in part by special teams value. The Patriots seem to appreciate Burkhead's versatility, but he may not be needed on offense if Damien Harris steps into a larger role.…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 7 at 7:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs six carries in Week 17

    Burkhead carried six times for 48 yards and hauled in his only target for six yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Burkhead finishes the 2019 regular season with 65 carries for 302 yards and three TDs to go along with 27 catches (on 38 targets) for 279 yards in 13 games. Looking ahead to the postseason, the 29-year-old -- who is under contract with the Patriots through the 2020 season -- will continue to work in a complementary role behind lead back Sony Michel and pass-catching ace James White.

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 7:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Redeems fumble with late-game TD

    Burkhead ran for 20 yards and a touchdown on five carries while losing one fumble, and he corralled all four of his targets for 77 receiving yards during Saturday's 24-17 win against Buffalo.

    Analysis: Burkhead burst through the Buffalo defense for 18 yards on New England's opening offensive drive, only to fumble the football and see Micah Hyde scoop it up for a 31-yard gain in the opposite direction. With the 29-year-old Burkhead having established himself as a reliable piece to New England's attack over the past three seasons, he wasn't transitioned out of the game plan but rather bestowed with an additional seven offensive touches. His most critical contribution came on the Patriots'…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 5:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches 33-yard TD

    Burkhead logged 20 of a possible 65 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Bengals, en route to carrying six times for 53 yards, including a 33-yard TD in the fourth quarter of the contest.

    Analysis: Burkhead, who also caught both of his targets for six yards, was out-snapped by both Sony Michel (27) and James White (25) , with his TD run salvaging the day for him fantasy-wise. With sporadic volume the norm, Burkhead's lineup utility is restricted to deeper formats.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records seven carries Sunday

    Burkhead logged 18 of a possible 67 snaps on offense in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Chiefs, en route to carrying a team-high seven times for 15 yards.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, James White carried six times for 33 yards and caught five passes for 27 yards, while Sony Michel recorded five carries for eight yards and one catch for one yard. Looking ahead to next Sunday's game against the Bengals, we'd expect the Patriots to mix things up on offense, so it wouldn't surprise to see Michel -- the team's leading rusher this season -- see increased opportunities against Cincinnati's vulnerable run defense. In such a scenario, Burkhead figures to continue to work…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 9:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three carries Sunday

    Burkhead was on the field for four of a possible 87 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Texans.

    Analysis: In the process, Burkhead got three carries for 15 yards and failed to haul in his only passing target. As long as Sony Michel and pass-catching ace James White remain healthy, Burkhead's weekly volume figures to remain sporadic, which restricts his fantasy utility to deeper formats.

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hauls in two passes Sunday

    Burkhead was on the field for 15 of a possible 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 13-9 win over the Cowboys, en route to carrying twice for three yards and catching two passes (on five targets) for 14 yards.

    Analysis: In rainy conditions at Foxborough on Sunday, Sony Michel did the heavy lifting, carrying 20 times for 85 yards, which didn't leave much room for Burkhead and James White to make an impact out of the team's Week 12 backfield. Burkhead's weekly volume will continue to be difficult to project as long as both Michel and White remain healthy, a context that limits his fantasy usefulness to deeper formats.

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs five carries Sunday

    Burkhead was on the field for 21 of a possible 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Eagles.

    Analysis: In the process, Burkhead carried five times for 14 yards and caught two of his three targets for 34 yards. Looking ahead, Burkhead's weekly volume in the Patriots' attack will be difficult to project so long as top back Sony Michel and change-of-pace/pass-catching ace James White remain healthy. As a result, Burkhead's fantasy utility is limited to deeper formats.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs 24 snaps Sunday

    Burkhead logged 24 of a possible 67 snaps on offense in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Ravens, en route to carrying four times for 18 yards and catching one of his two targets for 16 yards.

    Analysis: James White led the team's running backs with 28 snaps, while the team's usual lead option Sony Michel logged just 15 snaps in a contest in which game flow worked against the Patriots pounding the ball via the ground. The team is on bye Week 10, with a Nov. 17 road game against the Eagles next up for New England. Burkhead, who has been managing a foot issue of late, should benefit from the time off, so we'll have to see if he's still on the team's injury report in advance of Week 11 action.

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • In uniform Sunday night

    Burkhead (foot) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Ravens.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, James White (toe) is also active, and as long as he's able to handle his normal allotment of pass-catching/change-of-pace snaps in tandem with lead back Sony Michel, it'll be tough to count on Burkhead receiving enough touches to make a fantasy splash in Week 9.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 4:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 9

    Burkhead (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens after practicing in a limited fashion all week.

    Analysis: Burkhead returned to action in the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Browns, and with no reported setbacks in that contest, he's expected to be good to go Sunday. His Week 9 status gains added import after James White (toe) was added to the injury report Friday and is also listed as questionable. If White ends up being limited or sits out this weekend, Burkhead would likely absorb a decent share of the team's change-of-pace duties behind lead back Sony Michel.

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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