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The New England Patriots established themselves as a team that very much relies on running backs last season, and besides Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead was someone who managed to receive a lot of playing time during the teams Super Bowl-winning postseason run. After signing with the Patriots two seasons ago, Burkhead is determined to continue […]

During the Super Bowl, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman was flagged for a hit on a defenseless player. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, he was fined 26,739 for the hit, yet another offense. He earned a flag of the same kind in the NFC championship game. For the second straight game, #Rams CB Nickell […]

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead may never have to buy his own beer in Boston. Burkhead came up big in Sunday night’s 34-31 overtime win at Arrowhead Stadium against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs to clinch the Pats a spot in Super Bowl 53. Burkhead, who’s having quite a storybook season, […]

The New England Patriots’ backfield is showing up in their biggest game of the season so far. That’s mostly the pair of rookie Sony Michel and veteran Rex Burkhead, who scored a clutch touchdown late in the fourth quarter that ultimately gave the chance for the defending AFC champions to continue defending their conference title against […]

The New England Patriots made adjustments to their 53-man roster, Monday. New England has activated running back Rex Burkhead nine weeks after being placed on the injured reserve list. He is expected to retake the field Sunday versus the Minnesota Vikings, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Source: the Patriots have activated RB Rex Burkhead to […]

The fantasy football playoffs are going to be here before you know it, and waiver wire pickups can still make a huge difference. The following few weeks should be spent wisely by owners, especially those who are combing through the waiver wire looking for reinforcements. We’re here to help you with that. *The following players […]

The New England Patriots’ backfield been noticeably shorthanded in recent weeks. Fortunately, it appears help is on the way in the form of running back Rex Burkhead. Burkhead has been on injured reserve since suffering a neck injury in Week 3 of the 2018 NFL season. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, he has finally returned […]

The New England Patriots are off to a slow start to the 2018 season after dropping the last two games to fall to 1-2. Things have become a little more difficult as the team has announced that both starting running back Rex Burkhead and rookie linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley have been placed on injured reserve. Running […]

According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the New England Patriots expect to play both Rex Burkhead and Sony Michel in Week 2. They have both been banged up, but appear to be in good enough shape to play. Patriots' first-round pick Sony Michel expected to make his NFL debut today, back from a knee injury, […]

The New England Patriots grabbed a 27-20 win in the season opener over the Houston Texans and in Week 2 are looking to once again get the edge against another formidable opponent in the Jacksonville Jaguars. This has kept the availability of running back Rex Burkhead as something to keep an eye as he was […]

The New England Patriots have undergone much change to their backfield this offseason, raising questions concerning their game plan for Week 1 action against the Houston Texans. During a recent Q&A session with a weekly mailbag, Doug Kyed of NESN voiced that he believes the Patriots will make Rex Burkhead the top option among the […]

New England Patriots running backs coach Ivan Fear believes that both Rex Burkhead and Sony Michel can make an impact in week 1. The Patriots will be at home in Gillette Stadium as they take on the Houston Texans in their season opener this year. As the regular season approaches, they have yet to create […]

The New England Patriots’ backfield has been hit with the injury bug this offseason. Fortunately, it appears they have more clarity on the situation surrounding running backs Rex Burkhead and Sony Michel once the 2018 NFL season rolls around. Both players have been trying to work their way back from knee injuries. According to Jeff Howe […]

The New England Patriots have shaken things up a bit in their backfield with several changes to the roster, but the team did bright back Rex Burkhead on a three-year deal. Although Burkhead is currently dealing with a slight tear in his knee, the Patriots are expected to rely on him in a major role […]

After missing Thursday’s quasi-Super Bowl rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead has made his way back into the team’s practice. According to Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald. Apart from the Eagles game, Burkhead was also away from the field during the team’s previous four practice sessions. It was […]

The New England Patriots have gone through much change in the backfield this NFL offseason that saw the departure of two contributors in LeGarrette Blount and Dion Lewis in free agency. It did see the return of running back Rex Burkhead on a multi-year deal to stay in the mix as a significant factor in the […]

In the last few days, the New England Patriots have seen the departure of several key players on both sides of the ball through free agency. It has created the need for an internal push from the organization to retain their remaining players on the open market. Following the departure of running back Dion Lewis […]

The gashed hand of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been one of the notable headlines over the last several weeks. Amidst all the speculation of exactly how it went all down, the one thing people know for sure is that running back Rex Burkhead was somehow involved. However, the degree to which is still […]

As expected, New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead will finally make his return to the lineup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. #Patriots RB Rex Burkhead (knee) suffered no setbacks this week and he’ll play today, as expected, source said. RB Mike Gillislee (knee) will not. […]

The New England Patriots have moved one step closer toward reaching the Super Bowl after a convincing 35-14 win over the Tennessee Titans. New England will face the Jacksonville Jaguars with another key piece of the offense back in the mix. Running back Rex Burkhead is expected to play on Sunday afternoon against the Jaguars, according […]

When the New England Patriots take the field on Saturday night, the team will not have the services of two of their key contributors in the backfield. According to ESPN, both running backs veteran running backs Rex Burkhead and Mike Gillislee are set to miss the contest due to their respective knee injuries. New England […]

Heading into their divisional round matchup against the Tennessee Titans, the New England Patriots are finally at full strength with the additions of both defensive tackle Alan Branch and running back Rex Burkhead. From CBS Boston: Running back Rex Burkhead and defensive lineman Alan Branch both spoke to reporters on Wednesday, and both said they’re […]

With an extra week to prepare for the postseason after clinching the top seed in the AFC, the New England Patriots are getting healthy in some very important areas. On Wednesday, defensive tackle Alan Branch and running back Rex Burkhead returned to Patriots practice, per Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald. Both players are recovering from […]

Some fantasy football leagues will commence with the playoffs starting next week while others are in the twilight of their regular season. Either way, many teams are still competing for the last available spots in the postseason. Whatever the case is for your league, here are some of the names who could potentially spell the […]