WR · CHI · #10
Luther Burden IIIQ
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 210 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 12, 2003 (age 22.8)
- College
- Missouri
Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,579
Range 2,989–4,016
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young WR with proof and a long runway.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
126.1 pts
7.4 PPG · 16.0 games
54.7 rec · 710.1 rec yds · 4.1 rec TD
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Combine ×1.01
Athletic composite 6.8/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyBurden caught 5 passes for 63 yards in 2026, finishing WR43. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role grows. Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the WR role keeps opening up.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Luther Burden III.
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2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
7.0
PPG
7.0
Positional finish
WR43
Key stats
- Rec: 5 (WR17)
- Rec yds: 63 (WR23)
- Rec TD: —
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WR43 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 5 | 63 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | WR50 | 104.4 | 7.0 | 47 | 652 | 2 | 37 | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 7.0 | CAR | 68 plays · 43% pass | 63 · 5 rec | 2 | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 6.6 · scored 7.0 half-PPR · inside the floor–ceiling band. Miss -0.4.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- CAR+19% · 269 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 39.7% mean
Pass-play participation
45.9%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 1
- Avg depth of target
- 7.7
- Drop %
- 6.7%
Durability
- 2023—
- 2024—
- 202515 G · 2 Out
- 16.0 projected games — last three seasons at a full slate.
R2 (39 overall) WR · that slot hit at 29.9% in 2010–2023 classes (n=67; contributor 58.2%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Separation
- 4.63yd
- Cushion
- 7.43yd
- YAC above expected
- 0.93yd
- Air yards share
- 9.7%
1st of 85
3rd of 85
18th of 85
78th of 85
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Luther Burden III's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Burden scores 3,579 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Luther Burden III's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.4 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Luther Burden III in dynasty right now?
- Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the WR role keeps opening up. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.