Week 4vs NYJ
9.4Fantasy pts
Usage6 targets · 4 catches
Production63 rec yds · 59 air yds
Chicago Bears · WR
Luther Burden III Fantasy Football Rankings & Outlook
Updated October 7, 2026
WR · 6-0 · 210 · 2 yrs
PFM Fantasy RankWR19Week 5 · Half-PPR
PFM ViewBurden's 25.6% target share is turning the young receiver into a real weekly option instead of a projection play.
Fantasy Snapshot
Weekly · Week 5WR19vs. @ GB
Rest of SeasonWR26
Final DraftWR26
DynastyWR31
Dynasty SuperflexWR31
2026 Fantasy Stats
Week 4G4
Rec19
Rec Yds219
Rec TD1
Half-PPR Pts39.4
Half-PPR PPG9.9
Role & efficiency
Advanced Fantasy Profile
Through Week 4View full WR stats
Usage
Target Share24.0%18th among WRs
Air-Yards Share25.6%37th among WRs
aDOT8.283rd among WRs
Efficiency
WOPR0.5423rd among WRs
Yards / Target7.663rd among WRs
Half-PPR Points37.429th among WRs
Latest 3 games
Recent Fantasy Usage
Week 3vs PHI
16.3Fantasy pts
Usage11 targets · 7 catches
Production61 rec yds · 56 air yds
Week 2vs MIN
4.7Fantasy pts
Usage7 targets · 3 catches
Production32 rec yds · 87 air yds
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Week 1vs CAR
7.0Fantasy pts
Usage5 targets · 5 catches
Production63 rec yds · 36 air yds
PFM Fantasy Outlook
Luther Burden III is earning his way into Chicago's passing game rather than waiting for a manufactured breakout. He drew 11 targets in Week 3, caught seven for 61 yards and a touchdown, then followed with four catches for 63 yards in Week 4. Through four games he has 19 receptions for 219 yards, and PFM's live profile gives him a 25.6% target share.
That usage is the reason PFM can place Burden WR25 for the rest of the season even though the touchdown total sits at one. His average target depth is only 7.8 yards, so the current value is coming from dependable involvement rather than a few deep balls. If Chicago keeps him near this target rate, Burden does not need a dramatic role change to remain a useful WR3 with room to climb.
PFM Team Context
View Team Dashboard Chicago Bears
Offense86.6No. 6
QB Stability80.1No. 18
Roster Strength79.9No. 11