Luther Burden III or Nico CollinsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Luther Burden III is a Chicago Bears wide receiver who averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026. Nico Collins is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game across 5 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#20 WR

Luther Burden III

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

547

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRHouston Texans#14 WR

Nico Collins

PPG

12.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

329

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Luther Burden III vs Nico Collins: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Luther Burden III	Nico Collins
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	12.8
Games Played	8	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	94	64
Receptions	42	24
Rec/Game	5.3	4.8
Receiving Yards	547	329
Rec Yds/Game	68.4	65.8
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	56	35
Target Share/Game	7.0	7.0
Age	22	27
Experience	1 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Luther Burden III or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Luther Burden III and Nico Collins 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 11.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Nico Collins averaged 12.8.

Should I draft Luther Burden III or Nico Collins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Luther Burden III averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026, and Nico Collins averaged 12.8 across 5. 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 Nico Collins average in 2026?▾

Luther Burden III averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2026. Nico Collins averaged 12.8 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Luther Burden III and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Luther Burden III (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.