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19
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24
16
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24
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NE
17
45
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NO
23
13
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NYJ
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17
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22
34
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TEN
26
3
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LAC
23
17
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45
21
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Luther Burden or Darius Cooper

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Luther Burden

Luther Burden

WR • Chicago Bears CHI
Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
OR
EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Burden over Cooper

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Burden ... 66.67%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 11.78
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.4 56 0.2 11.78
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Outlook Luther Burden

Luther Burden at Green Bay: Poised for Heavy Target Volume in Lambeau

Burden enters Week 5 completely healthy and operating as a primary perimeter weapon alongside Rome Odunze. With starting quarterback Caleb Williams questionable due to a hamstring injury, Chicago's game plan may emphasize quick targets and screens where Burden thrives creating after the catch, having already displayed chemistry with backup Tyson Bagent in recent action.

Rostered in 99% of leagues and started in 71%, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats. Our weekly projection lands Burden at roughly 12.1 fantasy points on around 4 receptions, 52 receiving yards, and 7 targets, solidifying him as a dependable WR2 or high-end flex starter.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Cooper over Burden

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Cooper ... 0%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 3.49
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
1.2 13.9 0.2 3.49
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Outlook Darius Cooper

Darius Cooper vs. Jaguars in London — Expanded Role Beckons Amid Receiver Injuries

Darius Cooper enters Week 5 with significant momentum after catching two touchdowns on seven targets against the Rams. With primary wideouts DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown both ruled out due to injuries, Cooper is positioned for elevated playing time on the outside alongside Dontayvion Wicks.

Cooper has capitalized on his red-zone looks with three touchdowns on five catches this year, though his overall target volume remains limited. Our weekly projection lands at approximately 7.1 fantasy points on roughly three receptions for 32 yards, making him a viable deep-league play or risky flex option in London.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 2 days ago
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Performance Luther Burden
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
44711.8230
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
811013.8230
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Darius Cooper
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
27135.5621
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
510420.8623
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Darius Cooper
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Luther Burden
OWN
99%
-0.46 compared to last week
START
70%
+9.81 compared to last week
OWN/START Darius Cooper
OWN
16%
+15.81 compared to last week
START
 
5%
+5.11 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Luther Burden
25th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Darius Cooper
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Luther Burden

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 25th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 31st with 32.80 total points (6.56 avg).
  • Currently 69.66 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 20 in receptions and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 6 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 4th among WR.
  • Top 10 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 7th among WR.
  • Top 25 in reception yards with 266 and 11.57 YPC and is currently ranked 24th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 49th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 3 in rush attempts with 7 (1.40 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among WR.
  • Top 10 in rush yards with 22 (4.40 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +16, Rec Yards: +167 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 75, REC YDS: 925, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown Darius Cooper

    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 24th with 37.00 total points (7.40 avg).
  • Currently 65.46 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 6.8 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 88th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 90th among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 35th among WR.
  • Top 6 in Rec TDs with 4 and is currently ranked 5th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 100 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 85th among WR.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 62nd among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +7, Rec Yards: +130 Rec TDs: +4,
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 35, REC YDS: 500, REC TDS: 5
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Luther Burden

No Injury Reported

Injury Darius Cooper

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Luther Burden

Week 6
Chicago Bears @ Atlanta Falcons

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.00324.7531704.00
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 11th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 20th with 25.00 total points (5.00 avg).
  • Currently 34 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.3 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in rush defense with 401 (80.20 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 28th in pass defense with 1307 (261.40 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.40 per game and currently ranked 23rd among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +82.1, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: +1, INTs: -2, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.9,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 51, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.1, YDS/G: 347.1
Matchups Darius Cooper

Week 6
Philadelphia Eagles VS Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.25399.0063812.89
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 16th with 29.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 30 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 24th in rush defense with 626 (156.50 per game).
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 970 (242.50 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 27.25 per game and currently ranked 13th among DST.
  • Top 8 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +80.2, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +3, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3.45,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 13, TDS: 2, PA/G: 23.8, YDS/G: 347.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Luther Burden
18.84
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Darius Cooper
8.38
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 5 35 23 266 11.6 1 7 22 3.1 0
ON PACE 18 126 83 958 11.6 4 25 79 3.1 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 33 25 349 14 1 4 26 7.4 0
Totals 23 114 79 1030 13.0 3 16 70 4.4 0
Career Darius Cooper
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 PHI 6 13 11 99 9.0 0 0 0 0 0
2026 PHI 3 13 7 130 18.6 4 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 11 47 25 468 18.6 14 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 3 7 6 50 9 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 10 27 19 238 12.5 4 0 0 0 0
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