Luther Burden III fantasy outlook — Week 1
Luther Burden III (WR, CHI) is our WR26 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 12.1 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM ET.
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- Projection
- 12.1 pts
- WR rank
- #26
- Rostered
- 93%
- Started
- 39%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Luther Burden III (CHI WR), our WR26 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 12.1 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. I have him at WR26 because the projection lands about 21% clear of what a typical WR banks in a week. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 39% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Sally keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Luther Burden III (CHI WR), our WR26 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 12.1 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. I have him at WR26 because the projection lands about 21% clear of what a typical WR banks in a week. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 39% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Tina keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.