Burkhead (foot) was limited at Thursday's practice, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burkhead has been able to practice in a limited fashion of late, but has been made inactive in each of the Patriots' last two games, so it's not a lock that he'll suit up Monday night against the Jets. If he is able to return to action in Week 7, Burkhead looks like a hit-or-miss fantasy option, however, given that his weekly volume is largely dictated by game flow and matchup-specific play calling.

Burkhead (foot) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Burkhead sat out this past Sunday's game against Washington, and the Patriots will give the running back some extra healing time, with the team's next contest not until Oct. 21 against the Jets. With Burkhead still sidelined, Sony Michel is in line to head New England's Week 6 backfield, while James White handles change-of-pace/pass-catching duties and Brandon Bolden works in a complementary role which of late has led to limited touches, but has yielded him a TD in each of his two last outings.

Burkhead (foot), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Giants, is expected to sit out the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being sidelined for Sunday's win over the Redskins, Burkhead was listed as a limited participant on the practice reports the Patriots issued Monday through Wednesday, though none of those sessions were particularly rigorous because of the short week. Evidently, the Patriots don't feel that Burkhead has overcome the foot injury, so he'll likely be included among the seven inactive players the team reveals 90 minutes prior to the 8:20 p.m. EDT kickoff. Burkhead's absence in Week 5 proved most beneficial to Brandon Bolden, who scored a touchdown while amassing a season-high 42 total yards across 11 offensive plays. The top option on the depth chart, Sony Michel, also played his most snaps of the season (38) and drew three targets, tripling his output in that category from the previous four weeks combined.

Burkhead (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Burkhead sat out Sunday's win over Washington with the injury, but he's been listed as a practice participant this week, which gives him a chance to be active Thursday. If he's in uniform, Burkhead profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option, however, given that his weekly volume tends to be dictated by game flow and matchup-specific game plans.

Burkhead (foot) was listed as a limited participant Tuesday during the Patriots' walk-through practice.

EDGE Analysis

According to Zack Cox of NESN.com, the Patriots treated the practice as a non-contact workout, with no players donning pads or helmets during the session. As such, it's difficult at this point to gauge whether Burkhead is trending toward playing Thursday against the Giants after sitting out the Week 5 win over the Redskins with the injury. The Patriots will provide a final word on Burkhead's outlook for Thursday's contest following Wednesday's practice.

Burkhead (foot) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.

EDGE Analysis

Burkhead sat out Sunday's game against Washington, so it's no lock that he'll rebound in time to suit up Thursday night against the Giants. If he misses the contest, Sony Michel, James White and Brandon Bolden once again will handle the team's backfield duties Week 6.

Burkhead (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Redskins.

EDGE Analysis

The Patriots will be cautious with Burkhead, who practiced at a limited capacity throughout the week. Sony Michel figures to get the bulk of the carries against a porous Redskins defense, although it's possible Brandon Bolden and 2019 third-round pick Damien Harris could get some action if the contest gets out of hand early.

Burkhead (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington after logging limited practice sessions all week.

EDGE Analysis

We expect him to play this weekend, but now that James White is back in the mix (after being unavailable in Week 3) along with Sony Michel, Burkhead profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option. That's because his weekly volume is in the hands of a coaching staff that tends to script backfield touch allotments dictated by game flow and matchup-specific game plans.

Burkhead (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Though Burkhead's reps were restricted for the second straight day, no reports have surfaced suggesting the 29-year-old's availability for Sunday's game in Washington is in any real jeopardy. After fellow running back James White returned from a one-game absence to play in the Week 4 win over Buffalo, Burkhead saw a significantly downsized role. He garnered one touch (a seven-yard reception) and was on the field for just 12 of the Patriots' 65 offensive plays, which equated to a season-low 18 percent snap share.

Burkhead (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Burkhead practiced in limited fashion all last week, but he nonetheless managed to suit up for Sunday's 16-10 divisional win over the Bills. However, Burkhead only played 18 percent of snaps on offense -- his lowest total across four games -- while Sony Michel and James White played 45 percent and 52 percent, respectively. It's difficult to discern whether Burkhead's decline in usage was due to his nagging foot injury or White's return to the lineup, but he could be in line for more work Week 5 in Washington if he manages to get to full healthy.