Brian Thomas Jr. or Luther Burden IIIWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brian Thomas Jr. is a Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver who averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026. Luther Burden III is a Chicago Bears wide receiver who averaged 11.4 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRJacksonville Jaguars

Brian Thomas Jr.

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

707

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRChicago Bears#23 WR

Luther Burden III

PPG

11.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

491

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Luther Burden III: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brian Thomas Jr.	Luther Burden III
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	11.4
Games Played	14	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	80
Receptions	48	35
Rec/Game	3.4	5.0
Receiving Yards	707	491
Rec Yds/Game	50.5	70.1
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	91	47
Target Share/Game	6.5	6.7
Age	24	22
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or Luther Burden III in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brian Thomas Jr. and Luther Burden III is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Luther Burden III averaged 11.4.

Should I draft Brian Thomas Jr. or Luther Burden III in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026, and Luther Burden III averaged 11.4 across 7. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Brian Thomas Jr. and Luther Burden III average in 2026?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2026. Luther Burden III averaged 11.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Brian Thomas Jr. and Luther Burden III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Luther Burden III (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.