Luther Burden Latest news and fantasy analysis
- 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
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
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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.