Luther Burden III Stats: 2026 and career receiving and fantasy numbers
- 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 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.