Rex Burkhead Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- July 2, 1990 (32)
- Experience
- 10th Season
- Drafted
- 2013 / Rd. 6 / Pk. 190 (CIN)
- College
- Nebraska
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Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead looked like Houston's No. 1 back in Week 1 against the Colts, when he carried the ball 14 times. But last week, Burkhead had zero carries against the Broncos, though he did have a pair of receptions for nine yards. Burkhead was a popular waiver add after Week 1, but last week's showing suggests that he shouldn't be on your fantasy radar when Houston plays the Bears on Sunday.
Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead appears to be the team's lead back heading into their Week 2 matchup with the Broncos. Burkhead had three more carries than Dameon Pierce last week, as well as seven more targets than the rookie. Burkhead could have some appeal in deep PPR leagues as a flex play, but the Texans run game is unlikely to find much room against this Broncos defense.
Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead carried the ball 14 times in Sunday's tie with the Indianapolis Colts, finishing with 40 yards on the ground. He was targeted eight times in the pass game, catching five balls for 30 yards. There were questions about how this backfield would shake out between Burkhead and Dameon Pierce, and so far, it looks like Houston is relying on the veteran Burkhead. His heavy involvement makes him an intriguing waiver wire target this week.
Depth Chart
| QB | Davis Mills |
| Kyle Allen | |
| RB | Dameon Pierce |
| Rex Burkhead | |
| FB | Troy Hairston |
| LWR | Nico Collins |
| RWR | Brandin Cooks |
| Tyler Johnson | |
| SWR | Chris Moore |
| Phillip Dorsett | |
| TE | Pharaoh Brown |
| O.J. Howard | |
| LT | Laremy Tunsil |
| Charlie Heck | |
| LG | Justin McCray |
| Kenyon Green | |
| C | Scott Quessenberry |
| Jimmy Morrissey | |
| RG | A.J. Cann |
| RT | Tytus Howard |
| Austin Deculus |
| LDE | Jonathan Greenard |
| Rasheem Green | |
| LDT | Roy Lopez |
| Michael Dwumfour | |
| RDT | Maliek Collins |
| Thomas Booker IV | |
| RDE | Jerry Hughes |
| Ogbonnia Okoronkwo | |
| WLB | Kamu Grugier-Hill |
| Jalen Reeves-Maybin | |
| MLB | Christian Kirksey |
| Neville Hewitt | |
| SLB | Blake Cashman |
| Garret Wallow | |
| LCB | Steven Nelson |
| Isaac Yiadom | |
| SS | Jalen Pitre |
| Eric Murray | |
| FS | Jonathan Owens |
| M.J. Stewart | |
| RCB | Derek Stingley Jr. |
| Tremon Smith | |
| NB | Desmond King II |
| PK | Ka'imi Fairbairn |
Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead racked up a career-high 613 yards from scrimmage in 2021. He rushed for 427 yards and three touchdowns while catching 25-of-32 targets for 186 yards across 16 games. Most of his stats last year came when he erupted for 149 rushing yards and two TDs against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16. Burkhead surprisingly saw an increased role the previous year. According to Houston general manager Nick Caserio, it is "more out of need than anything else." The...
