Pats RB Rex Burkhead will be ready for Week 1

Sep 03, 2017

The Patriots have no shortage of options at running back, and it appears as though they'll have all four players available in Thursday's season opener.

Rex Burkhead, who has missed time with an undisclosed injury, said Friday that he'll be "ready to go" for the matchup with the Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact:

Burkhead's injury is still unclear. He had an eye-opening performance against the Texans in the preseason prompting some who follow the team to compare him to Danny Woodhead and Dion Lewis. It's obviously a crowded backfield in New England and starting any of their backs in Week 1 is probably a risky play, but Burkhead is worth paying monitoring.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.