Cedric Tillman vs Luther Burden III: The Full Breakdown
The gap between Cedric Tillman and Luther Burden III is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.2 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 PPG with the Cleveland Browns across 14 games, and Luther Burden III posted 7.0 with the Chicago Bears in 15.
When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cedric Tillman turned 78 targets into 612 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Luther Burden III converted 60 looks into 652 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
