Davante Adams vs Luther Burden: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Davante Adams (Los Angeles Rams) averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games in 2025, outscoring Luther Burden (Chicago Bears, 7.0 PPG) by 6.8 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
That 6.8-point weekly advantage for Davante Adams is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Target volume is the story here. Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025, while Luther Burden drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Luther Burden posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: Davante Adams is off Week 6 and Luther Burden Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
