Outlook Luther Burden
Sophomore Breakout Beckons in Ascending Bears Offense
Entering his second NFL season, Burden is slated to start on the outside opposite Rome Odunze in Ben Johnson's explosive Chicago offense. After posting 53 catches for 740 yards as a rookie, he is poised for a significant leap as a primary weapon for Caleb Williams.
While a recent groin strain will sideline him throughout the preseason, team optimism remains high for a full recovery by Week 1. Our projections anticipate a sizable jump in volume, forecasting 77 receptions on 107 targets for 975 yards and six touchdowns.
Burden's PPR draft ADP has settled firmly in the mid-40s after briefly dipping to 46 following his camp injury scare. With his league-wide roster rate surpassing 85%, our projections view his current price tag as an enticing draft-day value before his full breakout arrives.
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Outlook Tucker Kraft
Poised for a Clear TE1 Breakout in High-Powered Packers Offense
Kraft is on track for Week 1 after being activated from the PUP list following last season's ACL tear. Prior to his injury in 2025, he logged six touchdowns across eight games. With Luke Musgrave sidelined by a neck injury, Kraft enters 2026 with a clear hold on the starting tight end job.
Our projections forecast Kraft for 73 receptions, 815 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns (173.0 fantasy points). His proven red-zone efficiency in Jordan Love's passing attack provides a sturdy weekly baseline alongside legitimate high-end TE1 upside.
Drafters have taken notice of his clean recovery, with Kraft's ADP steadily climbing from 77 in late July to 71 in 1.0 PPR formats. Even with the rising market price, our models see him as an appealing draft-day value rather than an overreach.
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