Justin Jefferson or Luther Burden IIIWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Jefferson is a Minnesota Vikings wide receiver who averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Luther Burden III is a Chicago Bears wide receiver who averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 8 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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WRMinnesota Vikings#18 WR

Justin Jefferson

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

WRChicago Bears#20 WR

Luther Burden III

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

547

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justin Jefferson vs Luther Burden III: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justin Jefferson	Luther Burden III
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	11.8
Games Played	6	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	73	94
Receptions	28	42
Rec/Game	4.7	5.3
Receiving Yards	335	547
Rec Yds/Game	55.8	68.4
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	40	56
Target Share/Game	6.7	7.0
Age	27	22
Experience	6 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Justin Jefferson or Luther Burden III in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Justin Jefferson 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, Justin Jefferson averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Luther Burden III averaged 11.8.

Should I draft Justin Jefferson or Luther Burden III in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Justin Jefferson averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Luther Burden III averaged 11.8 across 8. 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 Justin Jefferson and Luther Burden III average in 2026?▾

Justin Jefferson averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Luther Burden III averaged 11.8 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Justin Jefferson and Luther Burden III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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