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Luther Burden or T.J. Hockenson

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Luther Burden

Luther Burden

WRChicago Bears CHI
T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson

TEMinnesota Vikings MIN
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Burden over Hockenson

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Luther Burden

Luther Burden vs PHI — Flex Option with Quarterback Question Marks

Operating as a starting perimeter receiver alongside Rome Odunze, Burden has commanded 12 targets across his first two games, tallying eight receptions for 95 yards. While he is completely clear of his preseason groin issue, fantasy managers must monitor starting quarterback Caleb Williams, who is currently questionable with a hamstring injury.

Chicago enters as a home underdog against Philadelphia in a game projected for modest scoring. Our weekly projection anticipates roughly four catches for 46 yards (8.9 fantasy points). With nearly 56% of managers starting him, Burden shapes up as a viable WR3 or Flex option, though his ceiling hinges directly on Williams suiting up.


Updated 23 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hockenson over Burden

 
 
 
 
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Outlook T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson at Tampa Bay — Steady Intermediate Target Looking for Red-Zone Looks

Fully healthy and operating as Minnesota's primary tight end, Hockenson has opened the year with a steady role, catching seven of his nine targets for 65 yards and a score through two games. While Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison command defensive attention outside, Hockenson remains a reliable intermediate safety valve.

Heading into Tampa Bay, our weekly projection pegs him for about four receptions, 38 receiving yards, and 9.2 fantasy points. With his start percentage hovering near 19%, he is a viable streaming play and matchup-dependent starter whose fantasy ceiling relies on finding paydirt in a projected competitive road matchup.


Updated 23 hrs ago

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Performance Luther Burden
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
33210.7180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
89511.9240
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance T.J. Hockenson
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
3299.7190
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
7659.3191
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Luther Burden
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches T.J. Hockenson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Luther Burden
OWN
99%
-0.52 compared to last week
START
51%
-15.58 compared to last week
OWN/START T.J. Hockenson
OWN
62%
-1.25 compared to last week
START
18%
-2.43 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Luther Burden
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus T.J. Hockenson
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Luther Burden

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 57th with 7.70 total points (3.85 avg).
  • Currently 44 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 29th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 32nd among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 95 and 11.88 YPC and is currently ranked 32nd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 15 in rush attempts with 1 (0.50 per game) and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 20 in rush yards with 2 (1.00 per game) and is currently ranked 19th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +6, Rec Yards: +93 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 78, REC YDS: 965, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown T.J. Hockenson

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among TE's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 12.50 total points (6.25 avg).
  • Currently 16 points behind the leader: Dalton Kincaid
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 14th among TE.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 14th among TE.
  • Top 6 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 5th among TE.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 65 and 9.29 YPC and is currently ranked 17th among TE.
  • Top 20 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 16th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +3, Rec Yards: +38 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 60, REC YDS: 625, REC TDS: 4
Next Up Health Check
Injury Luther Burden

No Injury Reported

Injury T.J. Hockenson

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Luther Burden

Week 3
Chicago Bears VS Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.00300.5000303.48
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 29th with 4.00 total points (2.00 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in total yards against with 300.50 per game and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 24th in rush defense with 254 (127.00 per game).
  • Top 6 in pass defense with 347 (173.50 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 21.00 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 16th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +177.5, Turnovers: -12 Sacks: -8, INTs: -7, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +5.2,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 37, INT: 15, TDS: 5, PA/G: 20.3, YDS/G: 333.8
Matchups T.J. Hockenson

Week 3
Minnesota Vikings @ Tampa Bay Bucs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.00321.0011313.19
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 11.00 total points (5.50 avg).
  • Currently 18 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in rush defense with 150 (75.00 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 492 (246.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.00 per game and currently ranked 24th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.50 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +156.5, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: -3, INTs: +1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +6.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.7, YDS/G: 358.3
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Luther Burden
19.03
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating T.J. Hockenson
13.12
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Luther Burden
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 CHI 16 72 53 740 14.0 2 8 48 6 0
2026 CHI 2 12 8 95 11.9 0 1 2 2 0
ON PACE 18 108 72 855 11.9 0 9 18 2 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 33 25 349 14 1 4 26 7.4 0
Totals 20 91 64 859 13.4 2 10 50 5 0
Career T.J. Hockenson
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2019 DET 12 59 32 367 11.5 2 0 0 0 0
2020 DET 16 101 67 723 10.8 6 1 0 0 0
2021 DET 12 83 61 583 9.6 4 0 0 0 0
2022 DET 16 129 86 914 10.6 6 0 0 0 0
2023 MIN 15 127 95 960 10.1 5 0 0 0 0
2024 MIN 10 62 41 455 11.1 0 0 0 0 0
2025 MIN 16 70 55 457 8.3 3 2 0 0 0
2026 MIN 2 9 7 65 9.3 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 81 63 585 9.3 9 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 14 88 65 645 9.9 3 1 0 0 0
Totals 102 656 459 4717 10.3 28 3 0 0 0
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