Luther Burden III Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 8 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 22
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 210 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 13.9
- Pos rank
- WR26
- Rostered
- 94%
Week 8 at Seahawks, Mon Nov 2, 8:15 PM ET 32nd vs. WRs, tough
Luther Burden III Fantasy Football
WR, Chicago Bears
Luther Burden III's 2026 Season, Week by Week
7 games played: three mid-range starts and four busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 5, at GB,8.9, WR41,Loss
- Week 6, at ATL,17.5, WR14,Win
- Week 7, vs NE,23.7, WR7,Win
- Up next. Week 8, at SEA,32nd vs WR,Tough
- Week 9, vs TB,20th vs WR,Neutral
- Week 10,Bye,No game
- Week 11, vs NO,25th vs WR,Tough
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 7. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Luther Burden III?
Burden III is a flex option. He is WR26 at 13.9 PPR PPG, supported by a 92nd-percentile catch rate. His best upcoming spot is the Lions in Week 12, while the Seahawks in Week 8 is a tougher matchup.
Target share
20.9%57th percentile, about average
Yards per target
10.487th percentile, above average
Catch rate
74.5%92nd percentile, above average
Fantasy points per target
2.0680th percentile, above average
Luther Burden III 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Panthers | W 59–37 | 9.5 | WR37 |
| 2 | vs Vikings | L 3–9 | 6.2 | WR63 |
| 3 | vs Eagles | W 27–7 | 19.8 | WR13 |
| 4 | vs Jets | W 23–12 | 11.4 | WR39 |
| 5 | @ Packers | L 7–31 | 8.9 | WR41 |
| 6 | @ Falcons | W 31–23 | 17.5 | WR14 |
| 7 | vs Patriots | W 30–24 | 23.7 | WR7 |
| Total | 5–2 | 97.0 | WR26 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHI | 7 | 47 | 35 | 491 | 2 | 97.0 | 13.9 | - |
| 2025 | CHI | 15 | 60 | 47 | 652 | 2 | 127.9 | 8.5 | WR48 |
| Career | 22 | 107 | 82 | 1,143 | 4 | 224.9 | 10.2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The ceiling case is obvious; the floor is the problem. An 11.3% target share and 0. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 1. Injury history
- 2025quadPlayed through
- 2025head1 game
- 2025hamstringPlayed through
More on Luther Burden Iii and the Bears
- Bears depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Bears scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
- WR rest-of-season rankingsWhere every WR ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- WR strength of scheduleWhich defenses WRs face the rest of the wayOpen
- WR projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season WR projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Bears usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty WR rankingsLong-term WR values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
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Luther Burden III Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Luther Burden III in Week 8?
Luther Burden III is a flex play in 12-team leagues for Week 8 at the Seahawks, as the WR26 in PPR points per game this season (13.9 a game). The Seahawks rank 32nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Burden III.
How many fantasy points is Luther Burden III averaging in 2026?
Luther Burden III is averaging 13.9 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 97.0 points across 7 games. His last game produced 23.7 points.
Where does Luther Burden III rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Luther Burden III ranks WR26 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR18 in total points, through 7 games. That makes him a flex play in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Luther Burden III worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Luther Burden III is a flex play in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 94% of leagues.
What is Luther Burden III's fantasy football role?
Luther Burden III is the Bears' starting WR. He is averaging 6.7 targets a game, on 60% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Luther Burden III's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Luther Burden III's next three games are Week 8 at the Seahawks (32nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 9 vs. the Buccaneers (20th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 11 vs. the Saints (25th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Luther Burden III been in fantasy football this season?
Luther Burden III has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 7 games this season and outside the top 36 in 4. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 6.5 points around his 13.9-point average.
What is Luther Burden III's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Luther Burden III's floor has been 6.2 PPR points (Week 2, WR63) and his ceiling 23.7 (Week 7, WR7). His median week has been 11.4 points. See Burden III's full game log.
Luther Burden III 2026 Stats
Touchdowns account for 12% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
- Receptions
- 35
- 47 Targets
- Rec yards
- 491
- 14.0 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 2
- Catch %
- 74.5%
- Rushing
- 29
- 8 Att · 3.6 Y/C
Luther Burden III Receiving Stats
Short-area target · High volume · Above-average efficiency
Efficiency
- Yards per target - 21st of 111 WRs10.421st of 111
- Fantasy points per target - 34th of 111 WRs1.3234th of 111
- YAC per reception - 10th of 111 WRs7.110th of 111
- Catch rate - 13th of 111 WRs74.5%13th of 111
Usage
- Target share - 25th of 111 WRs21.0%25th of 111
- Snap share - 64th of 110 WRs60.6%64th of 110
- Air-yards share - 40th of 111 WRs23.7%40th of 111
- Red-zone targets - 6th of 111 WRs96th of 111
Style
- Average depth of target - Deeper than 22% of WRs8.587th of 111
Ranks: 2026 through Week 7 among 111 qualified WRs.
Receiving profile
Burden III gets red-zone targets and gains a lot per target.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 6.7 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
10.2
Career PPG
22 games, 2 seasons
92%
Availability
Share of team games played
27%
Top-24 weeks
Top-24 WR finishes
7.3
Weekly swing
Moderate week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Burden III has averaged 10.2 fantasy points per game over 22 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 13.9 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 8.5 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 13.9 per game, up 5.3 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 6.7 targets a game against 4.0. His quarterback this season has been Caleb Williams.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Burden III's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 652Rec yards2025
- 2Rec TD2026
- 127.9Fantasy pts2025 · WR48
- 1,143Career rec yds2025–2026
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Luther Burden III Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Luther Burden III have in 2026?
Luther Burden III has 97.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 7, 13.9 per game across 7 games. That total ranks WR18 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Luther Burden III have this season?
Luther Burden III has 491 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 7, on 35 catches and 47 targets. His high was 130 yards, in Week 7 against the Patriots.
How many receptions does Luther Burden III have this season?
Luther Burden III has 35 receptions in 2026 through Week 7, 5.0 a game, on 47 targets. His high was 8 catches, in Week 6 at the Falcons.
How many targets does Luther Burden III have this season?
Luther Burden III has drawn 47 targets in 2026 through Week 7, 6.7 a game, and caught 74% of them. His high was 11 targets, in Week 3 against the Eagles.
How many receiving touchdowns does Luther Burden III have this season?
Luther Burden III has 2 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 7.
How many receiving yards per game is Luther Burden III averaging?
Luther Burden III is averaging 70.1 receiving yards per game in 2026, 491 yards across 7 games.
How many yards per reception is Luther Burden III averaging?
Luther Burden III is averaging 14.0 yards per reception in 2026, 491 yards on 35 catches.
How many games has Luther Burden III played in 2026?
Luther Burden III has played 7 games in the 2026 season through Week 7.
What were Luther Burden III's stats last season?
In 2025, Luther Burden III caught 47 of 60 targets for 652 yards and 2 touchdowns in 15 games. That was 127.9 PPR points (8.5 per game), a WR48 finish.
What are Luther Burden III's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 22 games, Luther Burden III has 82 catches for 1,143 yards and 4 touchdowns, for 224.9 PPR fantasy points (10.2 per game).
How many touchdowns does Luther Burden III have in his career?
Luther Burden III has 4 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 4 receiving, over 22 games.
How many career receiving yards does Luther Burden III have?
Luther Burden III has 1,143 career receiving yards over 2 seasons, on 82 catches.
Luther Burden III Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR28th | W 59-37 | 9.5 | 5 | 5 | 63 | 0 | 12.6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | WR37 |
Week 1 · CAR · W 59-37 · 9.5 pts
How the 9.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | MIN29th | L 3-9 | 6.2 | 7 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 10.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR63 |
Week 2 · MIN · L 3-9 · 6.2 pts
How the 6.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PHI3rd | W 27-7 | 19.8 | 11 | 7 | 61 | 1 | 8.7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | WR13 |
Week 3 · PHI · W 27-7 · 19.8 pts
How the 19.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | NYJ21st | W 23-12 | 11.4 | 6 | 4 | 63 | 0 | 15.8 | 1 | 11 | 0 | WR39 |
Week 4 · NYJ · W 23-12 · 11.4 pts
How the 11.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | GB7th | L 7-31 | 8.9 | 6 | 4 | 47 | 0 | 11.8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | WR41 |
Week 5 · GB · L 7-31 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | ATL8th | W 31-23 | 17.5 | 8 | 8 | 95 | 0 | 11.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR14 |
Week 6 · ATL · W 31-23 · 17.5 pts
How the 17.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | NE11th | W 30-24 | 23.7 | 4 | 4 | 130 | 1 | 32.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | WR7 |
Week 7 · NE · W 30-24 · 23.7 pts
How the 23.7 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 7 games | 5-2 | 13.9 | 6.7 | 5.0 | 70.1 | 0.3 | 14.0 | 1.1 | 4.1 | 0.0 | WR31 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
3 WR1 · 4 busts
Also: Wk 6 (WR14), Wk 5 (WR41)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week vs. New England
4/4, 130 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 7 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Atlanta
8/8, 95 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Green Bay
4/6, 47 yds. 4 carries, 2 rush yds.
Just 7.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Jets
4/6, 63 yds. 1 carry, 11 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Philadelphia
7/11, 61 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 7 rush yds.
Just 5.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
3/7, 32 yds.
Just 4.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Carolina
5/5, 63 yds. 1 carry, 2 rush yds. 1 fumble lost.
One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks
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View matchup - Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions
Luther Burden III Game Log 2025
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
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| 1 | MIN31st | L 24-27 | 0.7 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 0 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR116 |
Week 1 · MIN · L 24-27 · 0.7 pts
How the 0.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | DET4th | L 21-52 | 1.5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR115 |
Week 2 · DET · L 21-52 · 1.5 pts
How the 1.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | DAL1st | W 31-14 | 19.8 | 3 | 3 | 101 | 1 | 33.7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | WR10 |
Week 3 · DAL · W 31-14 · 19.8 pts
How the 19.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | LV14th | W 25-24 | 1.6 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 0 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR108 |
Week 4 · LV · W 25-24 · 1.6 pts
How the 1.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | WAS8th | W 25-24 | 9.1 | 4 | 4 | 51 | 0 | 12.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR36 |
Week 6 · WAS · W 25-24 · 9.1 pts
How the 9.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | NO22nd | W 26-14 | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22.0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | WR82 |
Week 7 · NO · W 26-14 · 3.1 pts
How the 3.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | BAL7th | L 16-30 | 0.9 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR92 |
Week 8 · BAL · L 16-30 · 0.9 pts
How the 0.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | NYG13th | W 24-20 | 8.1 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 17.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR40 |
Week 10 · NYG · W 24-20 · 8.1 pts
How the 8.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | MIN31st | W 19-17 | 5.7 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR57 |
Week 11 · MIN · W 19-17 · 5.7 pts
How the 5.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | PIT2nd | W 31-28 | 9.1 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 0 | 15.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 | WR36 |
Week 12 · PIT · W 31-28 · 9.1 pts
How the 9.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | PHI24th | W 24-15 | 7.6 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 8.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | WR45 |
Week 13 · PHI · W 24-15 · 7.6 pts
How the 7.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | GB10th | L 21-28 | 11.0 | 6 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 16.8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | WR27 |
Week 14 · GB · L 21-28 · 11.0 pts
How the 11.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | CLE23rd | W 31-3 | 14.4 | 7 | 6 | 84 | 0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR23 |
Week 15 · CLE · W 31-3 · 14.4 pts
How the 14.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | SF9th | L 38-42 | 27.8 | 9 | 8 | 138 | 1 | 17.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR1 |
Week 17 · SF · L 38-42 · 27.8 pts
How the 27.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | DET4th | L 16-19 | 7.5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 11.7 | 1 | 10 | 0 | WR41 |
Week 18 · DET · L 16-19 · 7.5 pts
How the 7.5 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 15 games | 9-6 | 8.5 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 43.5 | 0.1 | 13.9 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 0.0 | WR55 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
3 WR1 · 3 WR2 · 9 busts
Wk 1 WR116 · Wk 2 WR115 · Wk 3 WR10 · Wk 4 WR108 · Wk 6 WR36 · Wk 7 WR82 · Wk 8 WR92 · Wk 10 WR40 · Wk 11 WR57 · Wk 12 WR36 · Wk 13 WR45 · Wk 14 WR27 · Wk 15 WR23 · Wk 17 WR1 · Wk 18 WR41
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Detroit
3/4, 35 yds. 1 carry, 10 rush yds.
Just 8.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a shootout
8/9, 138 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Cleveland
6/7, 84 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Green Bay
4/6, 67 yds. 1 carry, 3 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Philadelphia
4/6, 33 yds. 1 carry, 3 rush yds.
Just 5.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Pittsburgh
3/5, 46 yds. 1 carry, 15 rush yds.
Just 9.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Minnesota
3/5, 27 yds.
Just 5.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Giants
3/3, 51 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Baltimore
1/1, -1 yds.
Just -1.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by New Orleans
1/2, 22 yds. 1 carry, -1 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Efficient in a road win
4/4, 51 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Las Vegas
2/2, -4 yds.
Just -2.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Dallas
3/3, 101 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 7 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Detroit
1/2, 5 yds.
Just 2.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
1/1, -3 yds.
Just -3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Luther Burden III Game Log FAQ
How did Luther Burden III do in his last game?
Luther Burden III scored 23.7 PPR points in Week 7 against the Patriots, a 30–24 win, a WR7 finish. He caught 4 of 4 targets for 130 yards and 1 touchdown, and ran for 7 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Luther Burden III score in his last game?
Luther Burden III scored 23.7 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 7 against the Patriots, a WR7 finish for the week. That was 9.8 above his season average of 13.9.
How many receiving yards did Luther Burden III have in his last game?
Luther Burden III had 130 receiving yards on 4 catches in Week 7 against the Patriots, from 4 targets.
How many touchdowns did Luther Burden III score in his last game?
Luther Burden III scored 1 touchdown in Week 7 against the Patriots: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Luther Burden III have in his last game?
Luther Burden III caught 4 of 4 targets for 130 yards in Week 7 against the Patriots.
What were Luther Burden III's stats in Week 6?
In Week 6 at the Falcons, a 31–23 win, Luther Burden III caught 8 of 8 targets for 95 yards. That was 17.5 PPR points, a WR14 finish.
What was Luther Burden III's best game this season?
Luther Burden III's best 2026 game was Week 7 against the Patriots: 23.7 PPR points, a WR7 finish. He caught 4 of 4 targets for 130 yards and 1 touchdown, and ran for 7 yards.
What was Luther Burden III's worst game this season?
Luther Burden III's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 against the Vikings: 6.2 PPR points, a WR63 finish. He caught 3 of 7 targets for 32 yards.
How many games has Luther Burden III scored a touchdown in this season?
Luther Burden III has scored a touchdown in 2 of his 7 games this season, most recently in Week 7.
Can I see Luther Burden III's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Burden III's weekly results from 2025.
Luther Burden III Rest-of-Season Outlook
Through 7 games he's WR26 at 13.9 PPR points per game, against 8.5 over 15 games last season (WR48). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Through Week 7 he ranks 23rd of 96 in target volume (21.0% target share) and 35th of 96 in downfield role (23.7% air-yards share). His points come from his target volume. Downfield role is the soft spot. Caleb Williams is his quarterback.
The next favorable matchup is the Lions in Week 12 (2nd against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Burden's rookie tape screams breakout the moment you account for the workload. On just 225 routes and a 37.8% route share, he posted a 0.501 EPA per play and a 58.3% success rate -- elite marks that usually belong to entrenched starters, not 21-year-olds buried at 39.7% snaps. He turned 60 targets into 47 catches (78.3% catch rate), 652 yards, and 2.9 yards per route run, flashing real after-catch juice at 7.1 YAC per reception.
The ceiling case is obvious; the floor is the problem. An 11.3% target share and 0.234 WOPR tell you the volume simply wasn't there, and Rome Odunze plus Colston Loveland complicate any leap in Ben Johnson's offense. If the slot role expands to match the per-route efficiency, Burden is a league-winner. Draft him as the high-variance upside swing he is -- pay a round early or pass.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 7 among the 96 receivers who have played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
- Average depth of target
- 8.5
- Drop rate
- 2.1%
- Red-zone targets
- 9
- YAC per reception
- 7.1
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Lions in Week 12 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 8 SEA, 32ndWk 9 TB, 20thWk 11 NO, 25thWk 12 DET, 2nd
- Heavy target volume21.0% target share, 23rd of 96 WRs in 2026.
Risk
- Tough matchupsThe Seahawks in Week 8 (32nd) and the Saints in Week 11 (25th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Luther Burden III Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Luther Burden III's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Luther Burden III projects as a target-heavy WR3 with flex weeks for the rest of the 2026 season: a flex play in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His target volume (21.0% target share, 23rd of 96 WRs in 2026) supports that. His downfield role (23.7% air-yards share, 35th of 96 WRs in 2026) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Luther Burden III's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Luther Burden III is the WR26 in PPR points per game through Week 7. That puts him in WR3 territory, a flex play in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Luther Burden III's projected role going forward?
Luther Burden III is the listed starting WR. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Luther Burden III get more targets?
Luther Burden III's targets are holding steady: 6.0 a game over his last two games against 6.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Luther Burden III's fantasy football upside?
Luther Burden III's upside: his ceiling this season is 23.7 PPR points (Week 7, WR7), his target volume (21.0% target share, 23rd of 96 WRs in 2026) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Lions in Week 12 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Luther Burden III's fantasy value?
Luther Burden III's risks: his downfield role (23.7% air-yards share, 35th of 96 WRs in 2026) limits his scoring and the Seahawks in Week 8 and the Saints in Week 11 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Luther Burden III's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Luther Burden III Injury Update & History
Is Luther Burden III injured?
Practice participation
Week 8 report starts Thursday, Oct 29Burden III hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Three logged injuries in two seasons. Most of his lost time came from a concussion in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Concussion · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Concussion | 1 | 1 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Quad / thigh | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 1 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Quad in 2025, 1 game missed
- 1 game in 2 seasons
- 3 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Luther Burden III Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Burden III a game this season.
- 2025
Quad Played through
Suffered a minor quad injury on the final play of the Week 17 game against the 49ers and was carted off the field, though the injury was not considered serious.
- 2025
Concussion 1 game
Was ruled out for the Week 9 game after being placed in the concussion protocol.
- 2025
Hamstring Played through
Dealt with a lingering soft-tissue hamstring injury during rookie minicamp that caused him to miss OTAs and the start of training camp.
If Burden III Misses Time
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Caleb Williams would lose one of his main options.
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Luther Burden III Injury FAQ
Is Luther Burden III injured?
No. As of October 28, 2026, Luther Burden III is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Luther Burden III playing this week?
Luther Burden III has no injury designation for Week 8 at the Seahawks on Monday, November 2, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Luther Burden III missed any games this season?
No. Luther Burden III has played in every Bears game in 2026, 7 games so far.
What is Luther Burden III's injury history?
Luther Burden III has 3 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 1 game in all: 1 for a concussion in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Luther Burden III's most recent injury?
Luther Burden III's most recent logged injury was a quad injury in Week 17 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Luther Burden III have any recurring injuries?
No. Luther Burden III's three logged injuries were to three different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Luther Burden III's worst injury?
Luther Burden III's longest absence came from a concussion in 2025, which cost him 1 game, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Luther Burden III News & Updates
Latest update
Burden III delivers WR1 week vs. New England
23.7 FPTS
W 30–24 vs NEFantasy impact: Ceiling game4 REC · 130 YDS · 1 TD · 4 TGT
Efficiency carried it: 32.5 yards per target produced his first 20+ point game of 2026.
Season Timeline
Week 6Oct 18W 31–23 @ ATL
Fantasy impact: Positive. Burden III solid in win at Atlanta
17.5 FPTS · 8 REC · 95 YDS · 8 TGT
Volume drove it: 8 targets produced a WR14 finish.
Finish: WR14SolidView Game RecapWeek 5Oct 11L 7–31 @ GB
Fantasy impact: Negative. Burden III struggles at Green Bay
8.9 FPTS · 4 REC · 47 YDS · 6 TGT
The Packers kept Burden III out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR41FloorView Game RecapWeek 4Oct 4W 23–12 vs NYJ
Fantasy impact: Negative. Burden III struggles vs. New York
11.4 FPTS · 4 REC · 63 YDS · 6 TGT
The Jets kept Burden III out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR39FloorView Game RecapWeek 3Sep 28W 27–7 vs PHI
Fantasy impact: Positive. Burden III solid in win vs. Philadelphia
19.8 FPTS · 7 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD · 11 TGT
Volume drove it: 11 targets produced a WR13 finish.
Finish: WR13SolidView Game RecapWeek 2Sep 20L 3–9 vs MIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Burden III struggles vs. Minnesota
6.2 FPTS · 3 REC · 32 YDS · 7 TGT
The Vikings kept Burden III out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR63FloorView Game RecapWeek 1Sep 13W 59–37 @ CAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Burden III struggles at Carolina
9.5 FPTS · 5 REC · 63 YDS · 5 TGT
The volume dried up: 5 targets, down from 7.0 in his other games.
Finish: WR37FloorView Game Recap
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Bears
Bears Teammates News
Updates on Burden III's quarterback and target competition.
- Rome Odunze: Outproduced by Burden again (opens in new tab)Rome Odunze, WR. 38 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Colston Loveland: Continues producing in Week 7 win (opens in new tab)Colston Loveland, TE. 42 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Over 300 yards again in win (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 124 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Active for Week 6 (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 124 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Expected to start Sunday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 124 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Logs full practice Thursday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 124 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Luther Burden III News FAQ
What is the latest news on Luther Burden III?
The latest Burden III update, from October 23: Burden III delivers WR1 week vs. New England. Burden III caught 4 of 4 targets for 130 yards and one touchdown in the 30–24 win vs. New England. That was 13% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Luther Burden III news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 23.7 fantasy points, a WR7 finish, 9.8 above his 13.9 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Luther Burden III Bio
Luther Burden III is a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, where he wears No. 10. Born December 12, 2003, he attended East St. Louis and played college football at Missouri.
The Chicago Bears selected Burden in round 2, pick 39, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
In 22 regular-season games since 2025, he has caught 82 passes for 1,143 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Chicago Bears Current team2025–present
Selected in round 2, pick 39, of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 19 of 22 games.
College: Missouri
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Chicago Bears in round 2, pick 39.
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About Luther Burden III: Bio FAQ
How old is Luther Burden III?
Luther Burden III is 22 years old. He was born on December 12, 2003. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is Luther Burden III?
Luther Burden III is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Chicago Bears.
How much does Luther Burden III weigh?
Luther Burden III weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the Chicago Bears roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Luther Burden III wear?
Luther Burden III wears number 10 for the Chicago Bears. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Luther Burden III play?
Luther Burden III plays wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, wearing number 10. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.
What team does Luther Burden III play for?
Luther Burden III plays for the Chicago Bears as a wide receiver. He has been with the Bears since 2025.
Where did Luther Burden III go to college?
Luther Burden III played college football at Missouri, after attending East St. Louis (MO).
Where is Luther Burden III from?
Luther Burden III went to high school in Missouri, at East St. Louis, before playing college football at Missouri.
When is Luther Burden III's birthday?
Luther Burden III's birthday is December 12. He was born on December 12, 2003 and is 22 years old.
How long has Luther Burden III been in the NFL?
2026 is Luther Burden III's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025. View his career statistics.
What teams has Luther Burden III played for?
Luther Burden III has played for the Chicago Bears. View his career statistics.
What year did Luther Burden III enter the NFL?
Luther Burden III entered the NFL in 2025. 2026 is his 2nd season.