Burkhead was carted off the field after suffering a knee injury. Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots reportedly fear Rex Burkhead tore ACL vs. Texans

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/22/20

The New England Patriots struggled against the Houston Texans on Sunday, dropping to 4-6 on the season after a 27-20 loss at NRG Stadium. Bill Belichick's team also lost one of its most effective running backs in the loss, Rex Burkhead.

Burkhead was carted off the field after suffering a knee injury during the third quarter of Sunday's game. The Patriots now reportedly fear the 30-year-old suffered a torn ACL, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. If that's the case, he'll miss the remainder of the 2020 season.

The Patriots fear Rex Burkhead tore his ACL today against the Texans, according to a source. He'll get an MRI to confirm.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) November 22, 2020

Burkhead exited the game with just four carries for seven yards and two receptions for five yards.

The Nebraska product entered Sunday's game with 63 carries for 267 yards and three touchdowns. He also had 23 receptions for 187 yards and three touchdowns.

If he misses the remainder of the season, the Patriots will likely lean more heavily on Damien Harris, who has emerged as the team's starting running back in Sony Michel's absence.

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