Luther Burden III or Mike GesickiWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Luther Burden III is a Chicago Bears wide receiver who averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Mike Gesicki is a Cincinnati Bengals tight end who averaged 11.5 fantasy points per game across 4 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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WRChicago Bears#30 WR

Luther Burden III

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

361

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TECincinnati Bengals#6 TE

Mike Gesicki

PPG

11.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

159

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Luther Burden III vs Mike Gesicki: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Luther Burden III	Mike Gesicki
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	11.5
Games Played	6	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	58	46
Receptions	31	12
Rec/Game	5.2	3.0
Receiving Yards	361	159
Rec Yds/Game	60.2	39.8
Receiving TDs	1	4
Targets	43	17
Target Share/Game	7.2	4.3
Age	22	31
Experience	1 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Luther Burden III or Mike Gesicki in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Luther Burden III and Mike Gesicki is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Luther Burden III averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Mike Gesicki averaged 11.5.

Should I draft Luther Burden III or Mike Gesicki in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Luther Burden III averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Mike Gesicki averaged 11.5 across 4. 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 Luther Burden III and Mike Gesicki average in 2026?▾

Luther Burden III averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Mike Gesicki averaged 11.5 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Luther Burden III and Mike Gesicki's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Luther Burden III (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Mike Gesicki (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.