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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Luther Burden III vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Luther Burden III's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.8-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 7.0), and Tyreek Hill's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Luther Burden III is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRChicago Bears#60

Luther Burden III

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

652

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Luther Burden III

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

7.0 PPG10.8 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Luther Burden III: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #60 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Luther Burden III is producing at 32% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Luther Burden III vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Luther Burden III (Chicago Bears) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.0 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins) came in at 10.8 PPG over 4 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tyreek Hill carries a 3.8-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. Luther Burden III saw 60 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Luther Burden III, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Luther Burden III sits Week 10 while Tyreek Hill is off Week 6. 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 Tyreek Hill 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: Luther Burden III (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Luther Burden III by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Luther Burden III played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Luther Burden III contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Luther Burden III scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Luther Burden III saw 60 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Luther Burden III is 10 years younger than Tyreek Hill (22 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Luther Burden III vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Luther Burden III	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	10.8
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	105	43
Receptions	47	21
Rec/Game	3.1	5.3
Receiving Yards	652	265
Rec Yds/Game	43.5	66.3
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	60	29
Target Share/Game	4.0	7.3
Age	22	32
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyreek Hill holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.8 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 Luther Burden III or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Luther Burden III and Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Luther Burden III averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Luther Burden III and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Luther Burden III or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Luther Burden III by 3.8 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.