FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Luther Burden

PodcastWeek 4 Fantasy Football News: Puka Nacua, Braelon Allen, J.J. McCarthy & Start/...October 1, 2026

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Burden has proved me wrong for the first three weeks of the season. Leads the Bears in targets over the last three weeks

Mentioned at 21:45 – 23:21

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Burden is a recommended start after leading the Bears in targets.

Luther Burden is a recommended start, as he has led the Bears in targets over the last three weeks, proving his value despite initial skepticism.

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Only four wide receivers have had 100+ targets in the 2025-2026 seasons with *zero* defensive pass interference penalties called against them: -Khali...

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Burden's 21% target share and consistent production warrant weekly lineup inclusion.

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Burden's 21% target share and consistent production warrant weekly starts despite tough Seattle matchup.

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Luther BurdenPositiveProjection

Burden's 112.5 yards per game average over two games marks career-best stretch.

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Burden's route rate rising to 75-85% without Kmet supports WR3 upside.

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Luther BurdenNegativeMatchup

Burden has a challenging matchup against Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon in Week 8.

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