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Luther Burden or Ja'Kobi Lane

Who Should I Start? - Week 8 • Start New
Luther Burden

Luther Burden

WR • Chicago Bears CHI
Ja'Kobi Lane

Ja'Kobi Lane

WR • Baltimore Ravens BAL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Burden over Lane

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Burden ... 88.89%

BOTH ... 5.56%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 11.5
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.5 51.64 0.19 11.5
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Outlook Luther Burden

Luther Burden at Seattle — Explosive Big-Play Threat Riding Major Momentum

Burden enters Week 8 on fire after exploding for 130 yards and a score on four catches last week, giving him a perfect 12 receptions on 12 targets over his past two contests. Starting on the perimeter alongside Rome Odunze in Chicago's offense, his target upside receives an additional boost with tight end Cole Kmet landing on injured reserve.

Our weekly projection slots Burden for 3.5 catches and roughly 52 receiving yards (11.5 fantasy points) against Seattle. With his start rate soaring above 75% following back-to-back dynamic outings, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats as a high-ceiling WR2/FLEX.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 19 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lane over Burden

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Lane ... 0%

BOTH ... 5.56%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.06
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.86 36.14 0 8.06
No projection for today.
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Outlook Ja'Kobi Lane

Ja'Kobi Lane at Buffalo — Emerging Rookie Carves Out Starting Role in Potential Shootout

After missing a month with a fractured wrist, Lane has settled right into Baltimore's starting lineup alongside Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman. Over the past two games, the rookie has earned five targets in each contest, racking up seven catches for 65 yards while stepping up in critical third-down situations.

A road clash with the 5-1 Bills boasts high-scoring shootout potential, providing a positive setup for pass-catchers even as Lamar Jackson battles an ankle issue. Our models project Lane for nearly four receptions and 36 receiving yards (roughly 8.1 fantasy points), making him a viable deep-league play or upside stash as his role expands.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 19 hrs ago
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Performance Luther Burden
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
413032.5581
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1222518.8581
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Ja'Kobi Lane
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
3258.3100
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
7659.3110
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Ja'Kobi Lane
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Luther Burden
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
78%
+8.1 compared to last week
OWN/START Ja'Kobi Lane
OWN
27%
+1.62 compared to last week
START
 
3%
+1.02 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Luther Burden
16th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Ja'Kobi Lane
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Luther Burden

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 16th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 17th with 62.00 total points (8.86 avg).
  • Currently 76.16 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 5.7 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 22nd among WR.
  • Top 10 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 7th among WR.
  • Top 6 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 5th among WR.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 491 and 14.03 YPC and is currently ranked 12th among WR.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 32nd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 3 in rush attempts with 8 (1.14 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among WR.
  • Top 10 in rush yards with 29 (4.14 per game) and is currently ranked 7th 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: +23, Rec Yards: +319 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 77, REC YDS: 950, REC TDS: 7
Breakdown Ja'Kobi Lane

    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 121st with 7.60 total points (2.53 avg).
  • Currently 130.56 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.7 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 96th among WR.
  • Ranked 102nd in targets and is currently among WR.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 96th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 66th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 3 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +8, Rec Yards: +76 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 48, REC YDS: 565, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Luther Burden

No Injury Reported

Injury Ja'Kobi Lane

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Luther Burden

Week 8
Chicago Bears @ Seattle Seahawks

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
17.86247.431281705.12
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 4th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 3rd with 57.00 total points (8.14 avg).
  • Currently 12 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.6 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 247.43 per game and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 4 in turnovers with 12 (1.71 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 626 (89.43 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 1106 (158.00 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 12 in sacks with 17 (2.43 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 4 in interceptions with 8 (1.14 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 17.86 per game and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th 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: -82, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: -6, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: -1.57,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 8, PA/G: 18.3, YDS/G: 303.8
Matchups Ja'Kobi Lane

Week 8
Baltimore Ravens @ Buffalo Bills

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.50399.67631103.03
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 28th with 19.00 total points (3.17 avg).
  • Currently 50 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in rush defense with 606 (101.00 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Ranked 29th in pass defense with 1792 (298.67 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.50 per game and currently ranked 24th 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: +197.17, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: -12, INTs: EVEN, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +7.7,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 41, INT: 15, TDS: 4, PA/G: 22.8, YDS/G: 311.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Luther Burden
20.17
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Ja'Kobi Lane
8.16
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 7 47 35 491 14.0 2 8 29 3.6 0
ON PACE 17 114 85 1192 14.0 5 19 70 3.6 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 33 25 349 14 1 4 26 7.4 0
Totals 25 126 91 1255 13.8 4 17 77 4.5 0
Career Ja'Kobi Lane
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 BAL 3 13 8 76 9.5 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 7 32 19 185 9.5 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3 13 8 76 9.5 0 0 0 0 0
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