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vs. LV: #31 vs opposing RB - 38.40 FPA
Bye Week6Rank51% Rostered0.9% Change0.1WK 2 Pts8.90WK 3 Proj. Pts6.39
2020 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1MIA
Win, 21-11
---32--------3.20
2@SEA
Loss, 30-35
---2-447-----8.90
3LV
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4@KC
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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5DEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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6Bye  ------------0.00
7SF
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8@BUF
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9@NYJ
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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10BAL
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11@HOU
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12ARI
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13@LAC
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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14@LA
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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15@MIA
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16BUF
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17NYJ
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2020 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1MIA,
W 21-11
32----3.20
2@SEA,
L 30-35
2-47--8.90
3LV,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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4@KC,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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5DEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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6Bye-----0.00
7SF,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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8@BUF,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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9@NYJ,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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10BAL,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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11@HOU,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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12ARI,
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13@LAC,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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14@LA,
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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15@MIA,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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16BUF,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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17NYJ,
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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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