Burkhead (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burkhead returned to action in this past Sunday's win over the Browns, and with no reported setbacks in that contest, we suspect his Wednesday limitations were a case of routine practice rep management.

Burkhead logged 13 of a possible 69 snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

In his first game since Sept. 29, Burkhead carried three times for four yards and caught his only target for nine yards. As long as top back Sony Michel and change-of-pace/pass-catching ace James White remain healthy, the versatile Burkhead's weekly volume in the New England offense will be difficult to project.

Burkhead (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Burkhead's return to action pushes rookie Damien Harris to the inactive list. With Sony Michel serving as the Patriots' lead back and James White entrenched as a change-of-pace/pass-catching option, Burkhead profiles as a versatile complement in the team's offense, a role that makes his weekly volume difficult to peg so long as Michel and White remain healthy.

Burkhead (foot), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Patriots will likely confirm Burkhead's availability around 2:55 p.m. EDT, when the team releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Though Burkhead remained a limited participant in practice all week, the Patriots apparently are encouraged enough by his progress to bring him back after a three-game absence. Rookie Damien Harris likely will be a healthy scratch Sunday as the Patriots clear a spot in the backfield for Burkhead.

Burkhead (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after practicing in a limited fashion all week.

EDGE Analysis

Though Burkhead has missed three consecutive contests, he's been practicing in a limited fashion for some time now, so he's a candidate to suit up Sunday. If he does find himself in the Patriots' Week 8 backfield mix, Burkhead would profile as a hit-or-miss fantasy option, however, given that his weekly volume tends to vary based on game flow and matchup-specific play calling.

Burkhead (foot) was once again limited at practice Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burkhead -- who has missed three straight games -- has been practicing in a limited fashion for some time now, so it's possible that he could be activated Sunday against the Browns. An equally plausible scenario, however, is that the team plays it safe with the running back, with the offense having performed just fine in his absence.

Burkhead (foot) was spotted at Wednesday's walk-through practice, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burkhead hasn't taken the field since Week 4. While Burkhead's presence at Wednesday's practice indicates that he has a chance of suiting up Week 8 versus the Browns, his availability will likely come down to what he's able to do Thursday and Friday. With Sony Michel, James White and Brandon Bolden all healthy, the Patriots appear willing to take a cautious approach with Burkhead.

Burkhead (foot) has been downgraded to out for Monday night's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

With Burkhead -- who last suited up Sept. 29 versus the Bills --- still sidelined by a foot issue, Sony Michel, James White and Brandon Bolden will handle the Patriots' Week 7 backfield duties.

Burkhead (foot) is officially listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Burkhead has missed two consecutive contests due to a lingering foot injury, but he appears to have a chance at retaking the field Week 7 against the Jets. In the event that Burkhead manages to suit up, he'll mix into New England's rushing attack alongside Sony Michel and James White, making him a hit-or-miss fantasy option.

Burkhead (foot) remained limited at practice Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Given that he's been able to practice in a limited fashion of late, Burkhead -- who has missed two straight games -- could possibly return to action in Week 7 against the Jets, but that's not a lock at this stage, which makes him a risky roll in fantasy lineups, given the Patriots' Monday night kickoff.