Yeah, it likely takes an injury to White or Gillislee to really unlock Burkhead.Three headed monster. Not unexpected.
It's the first quarter of the first game. Maybe don't jump off the ledge yet?There he is lining up wide. I quit.
Was open for a TD on the first or 2nd drive. Brady threw to GronkIn the redzone he has been lining up as WR. I see him getting a few TDs there.
I agree, he had the LB beat the first time, 2nd time the pass just wasn't there.In the redzone he has been lining up as WR. I see him getting a few TDs there.
and thats when another guy grabs him and you regret it the rest of the year.I love people that drop guys after 1 game bc of no patience.oddsbodkins said:Back to the WW with him...
Yeah, I'm a big Burkhead fan as a player, but unless the Pats do an about face on their offensive plan (or move him to the slot with Amendola out or something) he's not going to see my starting lineup.He stays on my bench but not yet the cutting room floor.
Agreed. Seems like some patience is the best idea here.I'm not dropping him. I drafted him fairly late as a bench player/prospect. I think New England will find a role for him. They seem to be losing a lot of people so a guy that can run, catch, and lineup as a WR could be very useful in a PPR.
I just felt they were the safer play... btw did I mention I meant Kareem hunthmmm, so you think he's going to put on a show but you're benching him. So you're expecting a bigger show from both Abdullah and Hyde? That's a lot of shows.
He only played like 24 snaps and he ran on 14 of them. So in those 10 plays they were "bogged down". Ok.From what I saw last night, NE needs to have either Burkhead or White in the game on early downs. Without Edelman, they need a pass catching back to give Brady another option. Seems they bogged down when Gilleslee was in the game as the primary back. One game, but that was my take away.
We must have been watching different games. I didn't see that at all.I would bet the farm that the Patriots use Burkhead a lot more in next weeks game. The Pats couldn't move the ball very well with Gillislee(Sure he got 3 TD's) but he should just be the goal line back most of the time,and they didn't move the chains that well with White in their either... Burkhead is the best dual threat RB the Patriots have. He can do everything White and Gillislee can do, but better. After that loss last night,you can bet BB shakes things up a bit next week at RB. Burkhead will get the most touches against the Saints next week and will keep getting the most touches each week the rest of the season,after he breaks out big next week...
ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss expects Rex Burkhead to play more snaps Week 2.
Burkhead was limited to 10 plays in the season opener, but the Patriots are incredibly thin at receiver with Danny Amendola (concussion, knee) out. Reiss does not expect Burkhead to suddenly become a slot receiver, but he does think New England will get him and James White on the field together to help out the passing attack. Even so, Burkhead cannot be trusted in fantasy lineups against the Saints.
Source: ESPN
Sep 16 - 11:18 AM
He's the most complete back on their roster. I still think he's going to relevant come the end of the yearComing back
Maybe from an NFL perspective but not even remotely from a magic football perspective.He's the most complete back on their roster. I still think he's going to relevant come the end of the year
We shall see. Gilislee is JAG and Lewis will go down at some point. Please stash Burkhead on all of your rosters. Thank DT laterMaybe from an NFL perspective but not even remotely from a magic football perspective.
Not counting on it but would be niceHe's the most complete back on their roster. I still think he's going to relevant come the end of the year
I can't seem to quit him. Just picked up Ivory and selected Burkhead to go but couldn't do itNot counting on it but would be nice
Early speculation is Fournette is not playing today.I can't seem to quit him. Just picked up Ivory and selected Burkhead to go but couldn't do it
i ended up dropping another player for IvoryEarly speculation is Fournette is not playing today.
It could end up being the Lewis/Rex show. Rex at least gives the threat of a run play, White falls down as soon as he's touched. Id feel really good down the stretch starting Rex as the ppr NE back. Gilislee being inactive tonight was huge, down to three backs.And has a juicy matchup against the Raiders this week...I guess Gilislee has fallen completely out of favor
Gilieslee was a healthy scratch yesterday. Which only proves that we have no idea how long a NE RB will last as favorable.And has a juicy matchup against the Raiders this week...I guess Gilislee has fallen completely out of favor
He looks really good but Lewis also looks damn good. Biggest plus for Burkhead is he only has to contend with White in terms of RB usage in the pass game. Lewis isn't being used at all. As we sit here today I'd probably rank them (in PPR) as:I would think there would be a bit more buzz about Rex. He could/should possibly be a solid RB2 the rest of the season with Gillislee falling out of the picture. He will be in on the majority of snaps and will see a lot of touches both rushing and receiving. Sure Belicheck plays looks for best matchups, but I think Rex will be the best option from here on out.