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Luther Burden or Malik Willis

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

Luther Burden

WR • Chicago Bears CHI
Malik Willis

Malik Willis

QB • Miami Dolphins MIA
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Burden over Willis

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Luther Burden

Luther Burden vs PHI — Backup QB Start Dents Flex Outlook

Burden is fully healthy and operating as a starting wide receiver alongside Rome Odunze, having commanded 12 targets and 8 receptions through his first two games. However, Chicago’s aerial attack faces major adversity with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury, forcing backup Tyson Bagent into the starting quarterback role on Monday night against Philadelphia.

The quarterback downgrade in a matchup projected for under 42 total points significantly dampens expectations, as evidenced by Burden's start rate dropping to 36%. Our weekly projection slots him for roughly 4 catches and 46 yards (about 9 fantasy points), leaving him as a risky flex option with limited touchdown upside.


Updated 6 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Willis over Burden

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Malik Willis

Malik Willis vs KC at home — steep test against undefeated Chiefs

Willis practiced fully through a minor toe issue and is healthy under center, but the offense faces an uphill battle against Kansas City with receiver Caleb Douglas ruled out. As sizable home underdogs, the Dolphins could see a pass-heavy script, though Willis must navigate heavy defensive pressure after taking multiple sacks across his first two starts.

Started in only 5% of fantasy leagues, Willis carries limited appeal in standard formats. Our weekly projection lands at 12.9 fantasy points, forecasting about 147 passing yards and 18 rushing yards. While his rushing ability offers a baseline, a difficult defensive matchup keeps him as a risky option best reserved for the bench.


Updated 11 hrs ago

Latest News Malik Willis
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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 Malik Willis
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
19760.91060
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
41758.011451
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 Malik Willis
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Luther Burden
OWN
99%
-1.15 compared to last week
START
36%
-35.77 compared to last week
OWN/START Malik Willis
OWN
25%
-7.56 compared to last week
START
 
5%
+0.73 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Luther Burden
36th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Malik Willis
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Luther Burden

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 36th among WR's. 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
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 27th 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 10 in rush attempts with 1 (0.50 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • Top 20 in rush yards with 2 (1.00 per game) and is currently ranked 18th 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 Malik Willis

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts don't even rank him among QB'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 21st with 29.18 total points (14.59 avg).
  • Currently 47.3 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • QB Stats

  • Top 20 in pass yards with 417 (208.50 per game) and is currently ranked 19th among QB.
  • Top 25 in pass tds with 1 (0.50 per game) and is currently ranked 30th among QB.
  • Top 20 in interceptions with 1 (0.50 per game) and is currently ranked 18th.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: +417, TDs: +1, INTs: +1
  • Known to throw for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 2800, PASS TDS: 16, RUSH YDS: 475, RUSH TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Luther Burden

No Injury Reported

Injury Malik Willis

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
21.00300.5000303.59
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 2nd among DST's. 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
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.

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 17th 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 Malik Willis

Week 3
Miami Dolphins VS Kansas City Chiefs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.00260.5032403.40
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 3rd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 12th with 13.00 total points (6.50 avg).
  • Currently 16 points behind the leader: Bengals DST
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 260.50 per game and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 10 in turnovers with 3 (1.50 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 180 (90.00 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 341 (170.50 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 2 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 20.00 per game and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th 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: +50.17, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: -9, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -0.33,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.5, YDS/G: 320.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Luther Burden
19.17
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Malik Willis
14.20
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 Malik Willis
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2022 TEN 7 276 51% 0 3 42.8 123 1 2
2023 TEN 2 74 80% 0 0 130.4 21 0 1
2024 GB 6 550 74% 3 0 124.8 138 1 1
2025 GB 5 429 86% 3 0 151.3 126 2 1
2026 MIA 2 417 58% 1 1 83.5 45 1 0
ON PACE 18 3753 58% 9 9 83.5 405 9 0
3-YEAR AVG 4 351 79% 2 0 135.1 95 1 1
Totals 22 1746 66% 7 4 95.2 453 5 5
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