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Burden's role is not that of a Round 4 fantasy selection right now. He's played 38% of the Bears' non-3-WR set snaps and has run a route on 72% of all dropbacks. He's also not in the 'Amon-Ra St. Brown' role, as he's playing more Z-receiver in 3-WR set snaps than slot. That's leading receiver Kalif Raymond's job!
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Burden's WR54 usage on WR39 ranking reflects slot role mismatch with draft capital.

Burden's role does not match his Round 4 draft selection. He's played 38% of the Bears' non-3-WR set snaps and run a route on 72% of all dropbacks, but he's playing more Z-receiver in 3-WR sets than slot, which is leading receiver Kalif Raymond's job. Burden has a 9.5-yard average depth of target with just one screen on the season, leading to a WR54 on WR39 usage start. Daniel Jones says there will be better days ahead once expectations reset, and he still doesn't love the mental errors and occasional dropped passes on film.

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