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Luther Burden or Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Who Should I Start? - Week 7 • Start New
Luther Burden

Luther Burden

WR • Chicago Bears CHI
Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

WR • Seattle Seahawks SEA
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Burden over Smith-Njigba

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Burden ... 0%

BOTH ... 65.56%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 13.23
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.93 58.43 0.18 13.23
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Outlook Luther Burden

Luther Burden vs. Patriots: Primed for High-Volume Role in Projected Shootout

Burden is firmly entrenched as a starting perimeter receiver alongside Rome Odunze in Chicago's passing attack. Following an eight-catch, 95-yard performance his last time out, offensive coordinator Press Taylor noted that Burden's target priority adapts to defensive coverages, but 14 targets across his past two games confirm steady involvement. Completely healthy entering Thursday night, he offers Caleb Williams a reliable, dynamic option.

Chicago hosts New England in a contest expected to be high-scoring under pristine weather conditions at Soldier Field. Our weekly projections anticipate Burden compiling around five catches for roughly 58 receiving yards, equating to approximately 13.2 fantasy points. Started in 70% of leagues, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups as a solid WR2 or high-end flex starter.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 17 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Smith-Njigba over Burden

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Smith-Njigba ... 33.33%

BOTH ... 65.56%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 22
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
6.2 88.01 0.74 22
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Outlook Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs. Chiefs: Historic Pace Continues in Primetime

Operating as Seattle's clear top option in the passing game, Smith-Njigba is fully healthy and assembling a historic campaign with 717 receiving yards and seven touchdowns through six games. His elite volume was on full display over the last two weeks, securing 17 receptions on 24 targets for 236 yards.

Our weekly projection expects another heavy workload, forecasting roughly six receptions for 88 yards and strong touchdown equity against Kansas City. With a pristine 100% start rate across fantasy leagues, managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats as an elite WR1.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 17 hrs ago
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Performance Luther Burden
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
89511.9250
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1214211.8250
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jaxon Smith-Njigba
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1213411.2320
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1723613.9381
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Jaxon Smith-Njigba
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Luther Burden
OWN
100%
+0.15 compared to last week
START
72%
-1.42 compared to last week
OWN/START Jaxon Smith-Njigba
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
100%
No change since last week.
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Luther Burden
23rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jaxon Smith-Njigba
2nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Luther Burden

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 31st with 42.30 total points (7.05 avg).
  • Currently 73.56 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.2 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 13th among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 6 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 6th among WR.
  • Top 6 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 4th among WR.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 361 and 11.65 YPC and is currently ranked 19th among WR.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 87th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 3 in rush attempts with 7 (1.17 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among WR.
  • Top 10 in rush yards with 22 (3.67 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 85th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +20, Rec Yards: +211 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Catches per game are very high so watch out!
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 75, REC YDS: 915, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown Jaxon Smith-Njigba

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 2nd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 1st with 115.86 total points (19.31 avg).
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.7 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 3 in receptions and is currently ranked 1st among WR.
  • Top 3 in targets and is currently ranked 2nd among WR.
  • Top 3 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 3rd among WR.
  • Top 6 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 4th among WR.
  • Top 3 in reception yards with 717 and 14.63 YPC and is currently ranked 1st among WR.
  • Top 3 in Rec TDs with 7 and is currently ranked 1st among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 15 in rush yards with 16 (2.67 per game) and is currently ranked 13th 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 74th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +7, Rec Yards: +21 Rec TDs: +4,
  • Catches per game are very high so watch out!
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 145, REC YDS: 1765, REC TDS: 15
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Luther Burden

No Injury Reported

Injury Jaxon Smith-Njigba

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Luther Burden

Week 7
Chicago Bears VS New England Patriots

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
18.83319.33741413.73
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 7th with 43.00 total points (7.17 avg).
  • Currently 16 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 319.33 per game and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 551 (91.83 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 16th in pass defense with 1365 (227.50 per game).
  • Top 6 in points against with 18.83 per game and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.17 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -14.84, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +1, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -1.17,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 13, TDS: 6, PA/G: 20, YDS/G: 313.7
Matchups Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Week 7
Seattle Seahawks VS Kansas City Chiefs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
16.60312.8095804.44
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 6th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 11th with 40.00 total points (8.00 avg).
  • Currently 19 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 7 PPG. If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 312.80 per game and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 10 in turnovers with 9 (1.80 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 4 in rush defense with 444 (88.80 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 1120 (224.00 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 5 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 16.60 per game and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th 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: +99.8, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -18, INTs: EVEN, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -6.4,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.5, YDS/G: 320.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Luther Burden
19.00
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jaxon Smith-Njigba
34.64
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 6 43 31 361 11.6 1 7 22 3.1 0
ON PACE 18 129 93 1083 11.6 3 21 66 3.1 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 33 25 349 14 1 4 26 7.4 0
Totals 24 122 87 1125 12.9 3 16 70 4.4 0
Career Jaxon Smith-Njigba
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 SEA 16 93 63 628 10.0 4 0 0 0 0
2024 SEA 16 137 100 1130 11.3 6 5 26 5.2 0
2025 SEA 16 173 127 1960 15.4 12 8 40 5 0
2026 SEA 6 66 49 717 14.6 7 1 16 16 0
ON PACE 18 198 147 2151 14.6 21 3 48 16 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 134 97 1239 12.8 7 4 22 5.1 0
Totals 61 495 356 4634 13.0 31 14 82 5.9 0
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