Week 14 at Cleveland
Rex Burkhead is expected to get more playing time and touches with Giovani Bernard out for the season. He had a season-high 12 touches last week, including four receptions.
Burkhead should be on the fantasy radar because he will get playing time, but we still expect Jeremy Hill to get the majority of carries. Keep Burkhead on the bench for Week 14.
Week 13 vs Philadelphia
Rex Burkhead has taken the role of his injured teammate Gio Bernard and is now on the fantasy radar after being on the field for more than 50 percent of the Bengals offensive plays. His touches were limited to seven, but that could rise moving forward.
Burkhead isn't ready to be in your fantasy lineup yet, but he is someone to keep an eye on heading down the stretch.
Fantasy Upside
Rex Burkhead is well-liked by the Bengals coaching staff and should secure the third strong running back spot with strong special teams play.
Fantasy Downside
He only has 13 career carries in three seasons.
2016 Bottom Line
Burkhead is not a fantasy option and probably won't ever be unless both Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard go down with injuries. Burkhard has zero value.
