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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Luther Burden IIIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Luther Burden III's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.0 PPG and 919 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Luther Burden III (7.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Drake London as the starter and Luther Burden III as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

WRChicago Bears#60

Luther Burden III

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

652

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Luther Burden III

Head to Head

14.0 PPG7.0 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Luther Burden III: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #60 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Drake London is producing at 64% of elite pace and Luther Burden III at 32%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Luther Burden III: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Drake London put up 14.0 fantasy points per game for the Atlanta Falcons in 2025, while Luther Burden III managed 7.0 across 15 games with the Chicago Bears. A 7.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

Drake London carries a 7.0-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025, while Luther Burden III drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, even in weeks where Luther Burden III posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Drake London sits Week 11 while Luther Burden III is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Drake London at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Luther Burden III is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Luther Burden III (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Luther Burden III by a projected 119 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Luther Burden III played 15 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Luther Burden III contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake London vs Luther Burden III: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	Luther Burden III
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	7.0
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	105
Receptions	68	47
Rec/Game	5.7	3.1
Receiving Yards	919	652
Rec Yds/Game	76.6	43.5
Receiving TDs	7	2
Targets	112	60
Target Share/Game	9.3	4.0
Age	24	22
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake London holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.0 points per game. Luther Burden III averaged 7.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake London or Luther Burden III in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Luther Burden III's 7.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Drake London and Luther Burden III average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Luther Burden III averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 7.0 points per game.

When are Drake London and Luther Burden III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Luther Burden III (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Luther Burden III a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Luther Burden III by 7.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.