Rex Burkhead Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections

HOU RB Rex Burkhead (concussion) is inactive Week 13

Rex Burkhead and Brevin Jordan have been listed questionable for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. originally Burkhead was ruled out earlier in the week but his status has improved enough where he might be able to suit up this weekend. He would lead the Houston backfield and limit any upside David Johnson and Royce Freeman could have enjoyed in his absence. If Brevin Jordan were to be ruled out due to his hand injury Jordan Akins would step up and split tight end snaps with Pharaoh Brown. Due to the split neither would be advised in DFS contests.

Rex Burkhead (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Burkhead is dealing with a hip injury and will be unable to suit up this weekend. In his stead David Johnson and Royce Freeman will split the bulk of the work with Johnson being the lead back. It is also likely that Jaylen Samuels is elevated from the practice squad this weekend to serve as the third running back behind Johnson and Freeman. Johnson draws a good matchup against a lackluster Jacksonville defense and can be considered on Sunday as a contrarian option.

Danny Amendola and Rex Burkhead have been listed as questionable for Sunday when the Texans are set to take on the Indianapolis Colts. Amendola will likely line up in the slot though if he is unable to go Chris Moore could play a larger role in the Texans' passing game. If Burkhead is able to suit up he would join a crowded backfield with Mark Ingram, David Johnson, and Phillip Lindsay likely causing one of them to be a healthy scratch. It is tough to trust any member of the Texans offense at this point outside of Brandin Cooks and this will continue to be the case in Week 6.

The Texans appear on their way to having their slot receiver back, as Amendola looks to return to face one of his old teams, the New England Patriots. The Texans did cut Anthony Miller earlier in the week, and their reasoning was that they have their slot receiver, so it certainly feels as if Amendola will be playing on Sunday. Burkhead was ruled out, but this doesn't open up much, as the triumvirate of David Johnson, Phillip Lindsay, and Mark Ingram will all continue to split work.