Rex Burkhead

Running Back
RB
 / Free Agent
 / Agent

Player Stats

Touchdowns TD Rushing Yards Yd Receiving Yards Yd Receptions Rec Targets Tar
2 80 204 37 51

Player News

Week 15 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jerick McKinnon, Chris Moore, Rex Burkhead, Nelson Agholor, Pierre Strong Jr., Elijah Moore, Ben Skowronek
The fantasy football playoffs are finally here and most of the fantasy managers still looking for rankings already have a great team. However, injuries and role changes will continue to force people into tough start-or-sit decisions. That said, we're back with our Week 15 fantasy football PPR rankings for fantasy football, as of December 18th. Our goal, as always, is to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see where key players like Jerick McKinnon, Chris Moore, Rex Burkhead, Nelson ... [Read More]
Rex Burkhead, O.J. Howard Inactive Against Browns
Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) and tight end O.J. Howard are inactive for Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns. Burkhead will miss his first game of the year while dealing with a head injury, while Howard is a healthy scratch for this one. Rookie Dameon Pierce will continue to lead this backfield and will be looking to break out of a recent slump in a good matchup. Enjo Benjamin and Dare Ogunbowale will see expanded roles behind Pierce with Burkhead sidelined on ... [Read More]
Rex Burkhead Injured In Loss To Miami
Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (head) exited Sunday's meeting with the Miami Dolphins to receive a concussion evaluation. He did not return. The journeyman finished with only one catch for five yards, which isn't surprising considering he hasn't been involved the entire season. Nevertheless, there should be an update on his condition soon, but it shouldn't impact many fantasy managers either way. [Read More]
Rex Burkhead Catches Touchdown In Week 4
Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead was targeted five times in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, catching all five passes for 39 yards and a touchdown. But Burkhead didn't see a single touch in the run game, as all 14 carries for the team went to Dameon Pierce. Burkhead's receiving work would make him a potential dart throw in deep leagues if it was accompanied with just a little bit of rushing work, but Burkhead now has a total of three carries over the last three games. This is Dameon ... [Read More]
Rex Burkhead Quiet Against Bears
Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead has seen his role with the Texans fall off since the start of the season. On Sunday against the Bears, Burkhead had just three carries, finishing with nine rushing yards. He was targeted five times, hauling in four catches for 21 yards, so it's not like Burkhead didn't have a role at all, but his limited number of touches keeps him from having fantasy relevance right now. [Read More]