Rex Burkhead (RB, NE) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Anyone who invested in New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead during the draft process ultimately was disappointed in their investment. Because his touch total was steadily declining in Weeks 1-3 (19/6/2) even before his neck injury that culminated with New England sending Burkhead to injured reserve. However, the Patriots are now within the window to activate him, which would place Burkhead in position to split touches with Sony Michel and James White.

Michel has been entrusted with responsibilities as the Patriots' primary rusher, and just accrued a season-high 133 yards on 21 carries in Week 12. It is also highly unlikely that Burkhead will overtake White as the team's top pass-catching back after White averaged 68 YPG as a receiver from Weeks 4-9. But Burkhead will receive a combination of carries and targets, which provides the incentive to stash him now - in hopes that he elevates into a legitimate flex option in upcoming weeks.