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Updated October 25, 2026 from live stats

Christian McCaffrey or Luther Burden IIIWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Christian McCaffrey is a San Francisco 49ers running back who averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 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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RBSan Francisco 49ers#8 RB

Christian McCaffrey

PPG

18.0

Games

Rush Yds

350

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

190

Bye

Week 8

WRChicago Bears#23 WR

Luther Burden III

PPG

11.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

491

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Luther Burden III: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Christian McCaffrey	Luther Burden III
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.0	11.4
Games Played	6	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	80
Rushing Yards	350	29
Rush Yds/Game	58.3	4.1
Rushing TDs	7	0
Receptions	28	35
Receiving Yards	190	491
Targets	35	47
Total TDs	7	2
Age	30	22
Experience	9 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Luther Burden III in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey 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, Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Luther Burden III averaged 11.4.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Luther Burden III in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 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 Christian McCaffrey and Luther Burden III average in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Luther Burden III averaged 11.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 6.6 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Luther Burden III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Luther Burden III (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.