With running back Rex Burkhead taking the field for his first time since being placed on injured reserve, the Patriots touted an arsenal of healthy offensive weapons Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Vikings.
Burkhead, who had been sidelined since suffering a neck injury in Week 3, rushed for 20 yards on seven carries in his return. He also caught two passes for 21 yards.
“Whenever you get out there, get the ball back into your hands [and] get a feel for it, it starts to come back quickly,” Burkhead said after New England’s 24-10 victory.