Luther Burden III: on bye in Week 10
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Week 10 bye
Updated Tuesday, Nov 10, 6:27 AM ET
Week 9 result vs projection
vs TB ·CHI is on bye in Week 10: no game, no projection this week.
Fantasy points
136.3111.887.3
WR10 · 9 games
Per game
15.112.49.7
WR16WR17WR19
Touchdowns
4
WR12 of 223
Targets
65
WR14 of 223
Receptions
49
WR10 of 223
Receiving yards
644
WR12 of 223
2026 regular season through Week 9. Ranks among WRs who have played; per-game ranks need 2+ games.
Season so far
Overall 2026 regular season
Game by game
Last seasons Game WR1/WR2/WR3 Season avg Next game
WR1/WR2/WR3 lines: the per-game level of the 12th, 24th and 36th WR this season (12-team league). Last seasons = that season's per-game average.
Season summary
Luther Burden III has 65 targets (WR14) and 644 receiving yards in 9 games, averaging 15 PPR points per game (WR16). Usage is rising: 18 targets over the last two games, up from about 13 per two games before that. In Week 9 vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, III scored 21 PPR points against a projection of 12.5.
| 2026 so far | III | Avg starter WRAvg WR | DifferenceDiff |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPR points / game | 15.1 | 15.4 | −1% |
| Targets / game | 7.2 | 7.9 | −8% |
| Target share | 22% | 24% | −8% |
| Receiving yards / game | 72 | 71 | +1% |
| Yards / target | 9.9 | 9.3 | +7% |
| Catch rate | 75% | 66% | +14% |
| Touchdowns / game | 0.44 | 0.50 | −12% |
| Snap share | 60% | 76% | −22% |
Average starter = the top 36 WRs by PPR points per game (2+ games). Difference: green = 10%+ better, red = 10%+ worse. Updated with every data refresh.
Schedule strength
Next 3 games
Easy · 10th
33.2 PPR allowed to WRs / game · NO, DET, JAX
Rest of season
Middle · 14th
32.0 PPR allowed to WRs / game · 8 games
Fantasy playoffs
Easy · 6th
35.1 PPR allowed to WRs / game · Weeks 15–17
| Week | Opponent | PPR allowed to WRs / game | Defense rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| W11 | vs NO | 31.2 | Middle · 17th |
| W12 | @ DET | 35.2 | Easy · 7th |
| W13 | vs JAX | 33.2 | Middle · 14th |
| W14 | @ MIA | 25.6 | Tough · 29th |
| W15 | @ BUF | 34.3 | Easy · 10th |
| W16 | vs GB | 35.7 | Easy · 6th |
| W17 | vs DET | 35.2 | Easy · 7th |
| W18 | @ MIN | 25.3 | Tough · 30th |
Rank of 32 by PPR points allowed to WRs this season.
Role profile
Rank among WRs with 2+ games this season (1st = best at the position; for interceptions and sacks, 1st = fewest); the bar shows where that sits in the field. Efficiency needs at least 10 targets or carries (quarterbacks: 30 pass attempts).
Role trend
Snap share Target share
Game log · 2026
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| Wk | Opp | Result | Pts | Proj | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Tgt % | Snap% | Total yds | Total TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1 | @ CAR | W 59–37 | 9.57.04.5 | ——— | 5 | 5 | 63 | 0 | 19% | 73% | 65 | 0 |
| W2 | vs MIN | L 3–9 | 6.24.73.2 | ——— | 7 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 23% | 57% | 32 | 0 |
| W3 | vs PHI | W 27–7 | 19.816.312.8 | ——— | 11 | 7 | 61 | 1 | 32% | 61% | 68 | 1 |
| W4 | vs NYJ | W 23–12 | 11.49.47.4 | 10.18.26.3 | 6 | 4 | 63 | 0 | 19% | 56% | 74 | 0 |
| W5 | @ GB | L 7–31 | 8.96.94.9 | 9.17.45.8 | 6 | 4 | 47 | 0 | 15% | 77% | 49 | 0 |
| W6 | @ ATL | W 31–23 | 17.513.59.5 | 9.57.75.9 | 8 | 8 | 95 | 0 | 24% | 39% | 95 | 0 |
| W7 | vs NE | W 30–24 | 23.721.719.7 | 10.77.95.9 | 4 | 4 | 130 | 1 | 13% | 61% | 137 | 1 |
| W8 | @ SEA | W 34–17 | 18.615.111.6 | 11.08.16.2 | 9 | 7 | 56 | 1 | 26% | 57% | 56 | 1 |
| W9 | vs TB | W 27–24 | 20.717.213.7 | 12.58.36.3 | 9 | 7 | 97 | 1 | 26% | 56% | 97 | 1 |
Season by season
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| Season | Team | G | Pts | Pts / g | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Total yds | Total TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CHI | 15 | 127.9104.480.9WR48 | 8.57.05.4WR56 | 60 | 47 | 652 | 2 | 689 | 2 |
| 2026 | CHI | 9 | 136.3111.887.3WR10 | 15.112.49.7WR16 | 65 | 49 | 644 | 4 | 673 | 4 |
Regular season. The tag under each number is his rank at the position that season (PPR; per game: 4+ games). Green = top 12, blue = 13–24.
How these numbers are made
- Player ID
- 00-0040735
- Projection made
- Data snapshot
- Season stats
- nflverse play-by-play and player stats (CC-BY 4.0)
- Fantasy scoring
- Standard rules: PPR, half PPR (0.5 per catch), standard. Scored points use the official stats, including 2-point conversions and return touchdowns. Projections leave those two out: they are rare and not modeled.
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