Luther Burden Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 22
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 210 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 11.8
- Pos rank
- WR29
- Rostered
- 94%
Week 4 vs. Jets, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 22nd vs. WRs, neutral
Luther Burden Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
11.8 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Luther Burden's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,at CAR,9.5,WR37
- Week 2, Loss,vs MIN,6.2,WR63
- Week 3, Win,vs PHI,19.8,WR13
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs NYJ,NeutralJets vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at GB,FavorablePackers vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at ATL,FavorableFalcons vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 22,vs NE,NeutralPatriots vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Luther Burden?
Burden is averaging 11.8 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 15 catches for 156 yards and 1 TD on 23 targets. That ranks WR29, which makes him a flex option in 12-team leagues.
His target share (25.3%) is in the 76th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per target (6.8) is the weakest, in the 39th. His quarterback has been Caleb Williams.
His best week was WR13 in Week 3 against the Eagles (19.8 points); his worst, WR63 in Week 2 against the Vikings (6.2). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Packers (10th vs. WRs) in Week 5 and the Falcons (3rd vs. WRs) in Week 6.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Burden ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
25.3%76th percentile, above average
Yards per target
6.839th percentile, below average
Catch rate
65.2%61st percentile, about average
Fantasy points per target
1.5444th percentile, about average
Luther Burden 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 |
| Total | 2–1 | 35.5 | WR29 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHI | 3 | 23 | 15 | 156 | 1 | 35.5 | 11.8 | — |
| 2025 | CHI | 15 | 60 | 47 | 652 | 2 | 127.9 | 8.5 | WR48 |
| Career | 18 | 83 | 62 | 808 | 3 | 163.4 | 9.1 |
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
WRs like Luther Burden
Luther Burden Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Luther Burden in Week 4?
Luther Burden is a flex play in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Jets, as the WR29 in PPR total points this season (11.8 a game). The Jets rank 22nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Burden.
How many fantasy points is Luther Burden averaging in 2026?
Luther Burden is averaging 11.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 35.5 points across 3 games. His last game produced 19.8 points.
Where does Luther Burden rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Luther Burden ranks WR29 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a flex play in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Luther Burden worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Luther Burden is a flex play in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 94% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Luther Burden's fantasy football role?
Luther Burden is the Bears' starting WR. He is averaging 7.7 targets a game, on 64% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Luther Burden's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Luther Burden's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Jets (22nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 5 at the Packers (10th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 6 at the Falcons (3rd in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Luther Burden been in fantasy football this season?
Luther Burden has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 7.1 points around his 11.8-point average.
What is Luther Burden's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Luther Burden's floor has been 6.2 PPR points (Week 2, WR63) and his ceiling 19.8 (Week 3, WR13). His median week has been 9.5 points. See Burden's full game log.
Luther Burden 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Chicago BearsTouchdowns account for 17% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 15
- Yards
- 156
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 23
10.4 Y/R65.2% Catch %
Rushing
- Yards
- 9
- TD
- 0
2 Att4.5 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 35.5
- Pos rank
- WR29
19.8 Best Week 3 vs PHI6.2 Worst Week 2 vs MIN
Advanced Receiving Stats
Burden is a short-area target (8.0 yards per target last season), with a 25.6% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 14 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 6.8 | 34th | 11.0 | 95th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.89 | 41st | 1.36 | 83rd |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 3.06 | 98th |
| YAC per reception | 4.1 | 57th | 7.0 | 97th |
| Catch rate | 65.2% | 59th | 78.5% | 98th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 25.6% | 90th | 11.2% | 43rd |
| Snap share | 63.7% | 40th | 38.1% | 9th |
| Air-yards share | 25.0% | 58th | 9.6% | 18th |
| Red-zone targets | 6 | 97th | 4 | 16th |
| Route participation | — | — | 36.0% | 9th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 7.8 | 19th | 8.0 | 17th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (14 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Burden produces per route and catches what comes his way, but runs a part-time share of routes.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 7.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
11.8
Fantasy PPG
7.7
Targets/g
52
Rec yds/g
Luther Burden career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 23 | 15 | 156 | 1 | 9 | 35.5 | 11.8 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 60 | 47 | 652 | 2 | 37 | 127.9 | 8.5 | WR48 |
| Career | 18 | 83 | 62 | 808 | 3 | 46 | 163.4 | 9.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
9.1
Career PPG
18 games over 2 seasons
90%
Availability
Share of team games he played
22%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
7.2
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Burden has averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game over 18 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 11.8 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 11.8 per game, up 3.3 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 7.7 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's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 652Rec yards2025
- 2Rec TD2025
- 127.9Fantasy pts2025 · WR48
- 808Career rec yds2025–2026
WRs like Luther Burden
Luther Burden Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Luther Burden have in 2026?
Luther Burden has 35.5 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 11.8 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR29 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Luther Burden have this season?
Luther Burden has 156 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 15 catches and 23 targets. His high was 63 yards, in Week 1 at the Panthers.
How many receptions does Luther Burden have this season?
Luther Burden has 15 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 a game, on 23 targets. His high was 7 catches, in Week 3 against the Eagles.
How many targets does Luther Burden have this season?
Luther Burden has drawn 23 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 7.7 a game, and caught 65% of them. His high was 11 targets, in Week 3 against the Eagles.
How many receiving touchdowns does Luther Burden have this season?
Luther Burden has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Luther Burden averaging?
Luther Burden is averaging 52.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 156 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Luther Burden averaging?
Luther Burden is averaging 10.4 yards per reception in 2026, 156 yards on 15 catches.
How many games has Luther Burden played in 2026?
Luther Burden has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Luther Burden's stats last season?
In 2025, Luther Burden 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's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 18 games, Luther Burden has 62 catches for 808 yards and 3 touchdowns, for 163.4 PPR fantasy points (9.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Luther Burden have in his career?
Luther Burden has 3 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 3 receiving, over 18 games.
How many career receiving yards does Luther Burden have?
Luther Burden has 808 career receiving yards over 2 seasons, on 62 catches.
Luther Burden Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
11.8
Targets/g
7.7
Rec/g
5.0
Rec yds/g
52.0
Yds/rec
10.4
Across 3 games in 2026, Luther Burden has averaged 7.7 targets, 5.0 receptions and 11.8 PPR fantasy points per game. Luther Burden has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 3 against PHI (19.8 points); the lowest was Week 2 against MIN (6.2).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR32nd | 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 2 | MIN14th | 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 3 | PHI11th | 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)
| ||||||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR1 week and two busts. For a wide receiver ranked WR29 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week vs. Philadelphia
7/11, 61 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 7 rush yds.
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.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (11.8)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Chicago Bears vs New York Jets
View matchup — Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons
View matchup — Chicago Bears vs New England Patriots
Luther Burden Game Log 2025
Games played
15
FPTS/G (PPR)
8.5
Targets/g
4.0
Rec/g
3.1
Rec yds/g
43.5
Yds/rec
13.9
Across 15 games in 2025, Luther Burden has averaged 4.0 targets, 3.1 receptions and 8.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Luther Burden has finished as a top-12 WR in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 17 against SF (27.8 points); the lowest was Week 1 against MIN (0.7).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 5 | Bye week | |||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 9 | Did not play | |||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 16 | Did not play | |||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
| 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)
| ||||||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Three WR1 weeks, three WR2 weeks and nine busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR56 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
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.
WRs like Luther Burden
Luther Burden Game Log FAQ
How did Luther Burden do in his last game?
Luther Burden scored 19.8 PPR points in Week 3 against the Eagles, a 27–7 win, a WR13 finish. He caught 7 of 11 targets for 61 yards and 1 touchdown, and ran for 7 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Luther Burden score in his last game?
Luther Burden scored 19.8 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Eagles, a WR13 finish for the week. That was 8.0 above his season average of 11.8.
How many receiving yards did Luther Burden have in his last game?
Luther Burden had 61 receiving yards on 7 catches in Week 3 against the Eagles, from 11 targets.
How many touchdowns did Luther Burden score in his last game?
Luther Burden scored 1 touchdown in Week 3 against the Eagles: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Luther Burden have in his last game?
Luther Burden caught 7 of 11 targets for 61 yards in Week 3 against the Eagles.
What were Luther Burden's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Vikings, a 9–3 loss, Luther Burden caught 3 of 7 targets for 32 yards. That was 6.2 PPR points, a WR63 finish.
What was Luther Burden's best game this season?
Luther Burden's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Eagles: 19.8 PPR points, a WR13 finish. He caught 7 of 11 targets for 61 yards and 1 touchdown, and ran for 7 yards.
What was Luther Burden's worst game this season?
Luther Burden'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 scored a touchdown in this season?
Luther Burden has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see Luther Burden's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Burden's weekly results from 2025.
Luther Burden Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient WR3 with flex weeks
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR48 last season at 8.5 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR29 at 11.8 PPR points per game, against 8.5 over 15 games last season (WR48). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 62nd of 142 in target volume (11.3% target share), 85th of 142 in downfield role (9.3% air-yards share) and 3rd of 142 in efficiency (2.90 yards per route run). His points come from his efficiency. Downfield role is the soft spot. Caleb Williams is his quarterback.
The next favorable matchups are the Packers in Week 5 (10th against WRs) and the Falcons in Week 6 (3rd 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 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 7.7
- Drop rate
- 6.7%
- Red-zone targets
- 4
- Route participation
- 37.8%
- YAC per reception
- 7.1
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Packers in Week 5 and the Falcons in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 NYJ, 22ndWk 5 GB, 10thWk 6 ATL, 3rdWk 7 NE, 15th
- Strong efficiency2.90 yards per route run, 3rd of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- DropsA 6.7% drop rate in 2025.
WRs like Luther Burden
Luther Burden Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Luther Burden's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Luther Burden projects as an efficient 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 efficiency (2.90 yards per route run, 3rd of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. His downfield role (9.3% air-yards share, 85th of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Luther Burden's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Luther Burden is the WR29 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR3 territory, a flex play in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Luther Burden's projected role going forward?
Luther Burden is the listed starting WR. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Luther Burden get more targets?
Luther Burden's targets are holding steady: 9.0 a game over his last two games against 7.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Luther Burden's fantasy football upside?
Luther Burden's upside: his ceiling this season is 19.8 PPR points (Week 3, WR13), his efficiency (2.90 yards per route run, 3rd of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Packers in Week 5 and the Falcons in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Luther Burden's fantasy value?
Luther Burden's risks: his downfield role (9.3% air-yards share, 85th of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Luther Burden's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 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 Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 2Burden 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 Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Burden 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 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.
WRs like Luther Burden
Luther Burden Injury FAQ
Is Luther Burden injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Luther Burden is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Luther Burden playing this week?
Luther Burden has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Jets on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Luther Burden missed any games this season?
No. Luther Burden has played in every Bears game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Luther Burden's injury history?
Luther Burden 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's most recent injury?
Luther Burden'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 have any recurring injuries?
No. Luther Burden's three logged injuries were to three different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Luther Burden's worst injury?
Luther Burden'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 News & Updates
Burden solid in win vs. Philadelphia
7 REC, 61 YDS, 1 TD (11 TGT)
1 CAR, 7 YDS
19.8 fantasy points · WR13
Burden caught 7 of 11 targets for 61 yards and one touchdown in the 27–7 win vs. Philadelphia. That was 32% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 4Oct 4
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Scores TD on productive night (opens in new tab)
Found the end zone during a productive outing.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20L 3–9 vs MIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Burden struggles vs. Minnesota
6.2 fantasy points · WR63 · 5.6 below his 11.8 average
Burden caught 3 of 7 targets for 32 yards in the 9–3 loss vs. Minnesota. That was 23% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 59–37 @ CAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Burden struggles at Carolina
9.5 fantasy points · WR37 · 2.3 below his 11.8 average
Burden caught 5 of 5 targets for 63 yards in the 59–37 win at Carolina. That was 19% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not on Week 1 injury report (opens in new tab)
Fully healthy and cleared for Week 1 with no injury designation.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practicing Tuesday (opens in new tab)
Back on the practice field Tuesday.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Runs routes Saturday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice Saturday, working back toward game action.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Back at practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice Wednesday, trending toward availability.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Bears Teammates News
Updates on Burden's quarterback and target competition.
- Rome Odunze: Three more catches in win (opens in new tab)Rome Odunze, WR. 13 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Ruled out for Monday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Not practicing Saturday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Won't practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Deemed week-to-week by coach (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Avoids major injury, could play Week 3 (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
Around the Bears
WRs like Luther Burden
Luther Burden News FAQ
What is the latest news on Luther Burden?
The latest Burden update, from September 29: Burden solid in win vs. Philadelphia. Burden caught 7 of 11 targets for 61 yards and one touchdown in the 27–7 win vs. Philadelphia. That was 32% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Luther Burden news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 19.8 fantasy points, a WR13 finish, 8.0 above his 11.8 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Luther Burden Bio
Luther Burden is a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, where he wears No. 10. Born December 12, 2003, in St. Louis, MO, 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 18 regular-season games since 2025, he has caught 62 passes for 808 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 2 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
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 15 of 18 games.
College: Missouri
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
- DraftedSelected by the Chicago Bears in round 2, pick 39.
WRs like Luther Burden
About Luther Burden: Bio FAQ
How old is Luther Burden?
Luther Burden is 22 years old. He was born on December 12, 2003. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is Luther Burden?
Luther Burden is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Chicago Bears.
How much does Luther Burden weigh?
Luther Burden weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the Chicago Bears roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Luther Burden wear?
Luther Burden wears number 10 for the Chicago Bears. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Luther Burden play?
Luther Burden plays wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, wearing number 10. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.
What team does Luther Burden play for?
Luther Burden plays for the Chicago Bears as a wide receiver. He has been with the Bears since 2025.
Where did Luther Burden go to college?
Luther Burden played college football at Missouri, after attending East St. Louis (MO).
Where is Luther Burden from?
Luther Burden went to high school in Missouri, at East St. Louis, before playing college football at Missouri.
When is Luther Burden's birthday?
Luther Burden's birthday is December 12. He was born on December 12, 2003 and is 22 years old.
How long has Luther Burden been in the NFL?
2026 is Luther Burden's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025. View his career statistics.
What teams has Luther Burden played for?
Luther Burden has played for the Chicago Bears. View his career statistics.
What year did Luther Burden enter the NFL?
Luther Burden entered the NFL in 2025. 2026 is his 2nd season.