DECEMBER 30, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
REX BURKHEAD
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DECEMBER 30, 2021 • YOUTUBE
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FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17
Keep an eye on the news with Jimmy Garoppolo in San FranciscoDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB Report for Week 17 pickups, free agents RBs Dare Ogunbowale, Rex Burkhead, and Boston Scott will be popular adds, but QB Trey Lance will also be among Week 17's top waiver wire pic...
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Runs over Chargers Burkhead rushed the ball 22 times for 149 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-29 win over the Chargers. He added two receptions for zero yards.
Impact Burkhead benefited from the absence of David Johnson (quadriceps) to account for 22 of the Texans' 36 rushing attempts. His effort was highlighted by long gains of 36, 25, and 14 yards, and he complemented that production with rushing scores from 15 and one yard away. When given opportunity in the past this season, Burkhead had failed to impress. He entered Sunday's game having recorded zero rushes of more than 20 yards on 67 attempts. With that in mind, even if Johnson remains sidelined for Houston's Week 17 matchup against San Francisco, it will be difficult to rely on Burkhead to replicate this performance.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rex Burkhead scores twice, explodes on ground in Texans win Houston Texans RB Rex Burkhead ran 22 times for 149 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Texans 41-29 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
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Rex Burkhead's best plays from 2-TD game ' Week 16 Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead's best plays from 2-TD game in the Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
Rex Burkhead's best plays from 2-TD game
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Rex Burkhead sets left pylon as his destination on 25-yard TD journey Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead sets left pylon as his destination on a 25-yard touchdown journey.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
WATCH: Texans RB Rex Burkhead rushes for 25-yard TD against the Chargers Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead was able to score the game’s first touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Could lead backfield sans Johnson Burkhead is the leading candidate to serve as the Texans' top back Sunday against the Chargers with David Johnson (quadriceps) inactive for the contest, Brooks Kubena of the Housto...
Impact Royce Freeman and Jaylen Samuels are also on hand as backfield options, but it was Burkhead who saw the bulk of the action in Week 15 against the Jaguars when the quad issue resulted in Johnson playing just 12 snaps in the 30-16 victory. Burkhead, meanwhile, carried 16 times for 41 yards to go with one reception for six yards. He should be more involved in the passing game with Johnson out of the mix, though Burkhead may struggle to replicate the carry total he saw last week if the Texans are playing from behind against Los Angeles.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to lead backfield again Burkhead's teammate David Johnson (quadriceps) appears unlikely to play Sunday against the Chargers, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Burkhead has eight or more carries in five straight games and multiple targets in each of his last four, but with minimal big-play ability and limited scoring opportunities, it hasn't led to much production. Johnson's absence does improve the odds of a solid stat line for Burkhead, who now has only Royce Freeman as serious competition in the backfield. Burkhead took 64 percent of offensive snaps in last weeks win over Jacksonville, with 16 carries for 41 yards and one catch for six yards on three targets.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rex Burkhead pushes through rain, injury in run game vs. Jaguars ' Daily Brew In the Texans’ 30-16 win in Jacksonville, Rex Burkhead finished with a team-high 41 yards rushing on 16 carries and one catch for six yards,...
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Handles 17 touches in win Burkhead (hip/quadriceps) rushed 16 times for 41 yards and brought in one of three targets for six yards in the Texans' 30-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Impact Burkhead managed to play through his multiple injuries and once again was the clear leader of the ground attack, although, as customary, the solid volume didn't lead to much production. The veteran back has logged double-digit carries in four of the last five contests, yet he hasn't topped the 41 rushing yards he posted Sunday all season. Burkhead will head into a Week 16 home date against the Chargers with a very modest fantasy floor.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suits up Sunday Burkhead (hip/quadriceps) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact Earlier in the week, it appeared as though Burkhead was trending toward missing the contest, but after he was able to work in a limited fashion both Thursday and Friday, he's in uniform Sunday. However, it remains to be seen how much action he'll see, with David Johnson having come off the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday. In that context, Burkhead is a hit-or-miss fantasy option, and if he's limited at all versus Jacksonville, Royce Freeman is a candidate to see added snaps.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable for Week 15 Burkhead (hip/quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Impact Per Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle, coach David Culley, who previously suggested that Burkhead wouldn't be available this weekend, later indicated that the running back could "possibly play." To that end, Burkhead was able to work in a limited fashion both Thursday and Friday, which gives him a chance to suit up for Sunday's 1:00 ET contest. If he is made active, Burkhead would be in line to share backfield work with David Johnson, with Royce Freeman a candidate to mix in.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not ruled out for Week 15 Coach David Culley said Friday that Burkhead (hip/quadriceps) still has a chance to play Sunday against the Jaguars, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Culley said earlier in the week that Burkhead wouldn't be able to play Sunday in Jacksonville, but the veteran tailback's outlook has apparently improved over the past couple days. The 31-year-old's outlook should receive more clarity later Friday when Houston releases its official injury report for Week 15.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Texans, Jaguars try to end skids in meeting without Meyer
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Logs limited practice Burkhead (hip/quad) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday.
Impact Per Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle and Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston, coach David Culley previously relayed that Burkhead would not be ready to play against the Jaguars on Sunday, so unless there's been an unexpected improvement here, look for the running back to be inactive this weekend.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
