Tagged: Rex Burkhead (40 Results)
Burkhead activated off injured reserve
The New England Patriots activated running back REX BURKHEAD off injured reserve on Monday. Burkhead, 28, has been on IR with a neck injury but he is now eligible to play this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Burkhead joins an already full backfield along with SONY MICHEL and JAMES WHITE.
Source: CBS Boston
Pats place Burkhead on IR
The New England Patriots placed running back REX BURKHEAD on injured reserve after he suffered a neck injury in Sunday night’s loss to Detroit. Burkhead is eligible to return but not… More until Week 12. In the meantime, the Pats are expected to rely on rookie SONY MICHEL to handle much of the early-down work. Less
Source: Boston Herald
Around the NFL: Rex Burkhead lands on injured reserve
Sony Michel has been underwhelming so far. He missed all of August after undergoing a knee procedure, and he hasn’t been effective in his initial action. But by process of elimination, it’s looking like he might be a top-15 running back in the second half of the season. more »
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Rex Burkhead in concussion protocol
New England running back REX BURKHEAD is in the concussion protocol and did not practice with the team on Wednesday. His status for Sunday’s road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars is in question as the Patriots can’t seem to keep anyone healthy at the running back position.
Source: ESPN.com
Around the NFL: Running back injuries
It’s never long before injuries occur at running back, and this year isn’t going to be any different. One week in, and three different starters could be missing on Sunday: Leonard Fournette, Devonta Freeman and Rex Burkhead. more »
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Michel still missing from practice
New England rookie running back SONY MICHEL continues to miss team practices as he deals with an injured knee. Michel has not been on the practice field since August 1st. With… More REX BURKHEAD recently returning to practice, and the amount of time Michel has already missed, the rookie has an uphill climb moving forward. Fantasy owners take note. Less
Source: Boston Herald
Burkhead back at practice with Patriots
New England running back REX BURKHEAD returned to practice on Sunday after missing four straight practices and Thursday night’s preseason game. With rookie SONY MICHEL out with a knee injury, Burkhead… More remains the favorite to open the season as the Patriots’ starting running back. Of course, one can never be certain with the Patriots. Less
Source: Boston Herald
Around the NFL: Jeremy Hill
We've all been burned by Patriots running backs. But they can reward fantasy teams handsomely, too, as LeGarrette Blount showed a couple of years ago, and Dion Lewis and Rex Burkhead did (if you had them at the right times). Is Jeremy Hill now on that track? more »
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Mailbag: August 9, 2018
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: why is Amari Cooper so generously ranked on the FFI board? Quarterbacks who get sacked too much. Defending projections for Rex Burkheard and Mark Ingram. What is the best draft position? And more. more »
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Podcast: August 6 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Mike Braude joins the podcast to discuss the rise in prominence of PPR scoring, which players make savvy mid-round targets in 2018, and which potential stars he will (and won't) ignore current ADP trends to draft. Sponsored by Apex Fantasy Football Money Leagues (ApexFantasyLeagues.com). more »
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Around the NFL: New England running backs
What are realistic expectations for Sony Michel? He’s super talented, and he’s going to what’s been the league’s dominant team for the last 17 years. The way he ripped off chunks of yards in his final two games last year (against Oklahoma and Alabama) it’s reasonable to wonder if he might have a top-10 season in him. more »
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Burkhead the favorite for goal-line work
Patriots running back REX BURKHEAD is believed to be the early leader for goal-line work in New England. The Patriots also drafted SONY MICHEL in the first round and still have power back MIKE GILLISLEE on the roster, but the job is still believed to belong to Burkhead for now.
Source: Team Blog
RB Burkhead re-signs with Patriots
The New England Patriots retained running back REX BURKHEAD, who signed a three-year contract to remain with the team. With DION LEWIS leaving via free-agency, Burkhead has a chance for a… More significant fantasy role in 2018. JAMES WHITE, MIKE GILLISLEE and BRANDON BOLDEN also remain under contract but Burkhead seems to be a notch above those guys. Less
Source: Boston Herald
Burkhead to return for AFC championship game
New England running back REX BURKHEAD is expected to return for the AFC title game after missing the past few weeks with a knee injury. Burkhead should help the New England offense against a strong Jacksonville Jaguars defense.
Source: Team Blog
Patriots’ backfield to take off vs. Titans?
The Tennessee Titans struggle against pass-catching running backs, which could mean trouble against the New England trio of DION LEWIS, REX BURKHEAD, and JAMES WHITE. White has been dealing with an… More ankle injury but insists he is ready to go. Burkhead is less certain due to a knee injury but if he’s able to play he could present another challenge. Lewis will be in the mix as well, likely leading the way. Less
Source: Boston Herald