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Burden is playing just under 60% of the team's offensive snaps, but leads the offense in receptions, yards, and targets, and is tied with Loveland for the team lead in touchdown receptions.
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Burden leads Bears passing game in receptions, yards, and targets on WR3 snap share.

Burden is leading the offense in receptions (35-for-47 targets), yards (491), and targets despite playing just under 60% of offensive snaps—a WR3 snap share with WR1 production. On Thursday night, he finished with four catches for 130 yards and a touchdown, including a 24-yard touchdown on a screen pass on third-and-17, showcasing elite ability to force missed tackles and generate yards after the catch. The source notes his snap count resembles a WR3 rather than a WR1, but his production and involvement have been the focal point of the passing offense as quarterback play has improved.

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