The Chicago Bears will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Luther Burden III.
Is Luther Burden III Playing in Week 12?
Burden is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bears’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Burden in Week 12?
Things are gradually moving in the right direction for Burden, and there’s a good chance that the development is too slow to really matter for redraft managers. This is precisely the type of player that should be on the end of your bench.
Participation Tracker
- Weeks 1-9: 24.3% snap share, 8.7 routes, 2.1 targets
- Weeks 10-11: 46.7% snap share, 21.0 routes, 4.0 targets
He earned a season-high five targets against the Vikings last week, and the opportunity diet has my attention. Of his 23 targets this season, seven have come 15+ yards downfield and eight have come at or behind the line of scrimmage.
Roster now, ask questions later. Ben Johnson has shown creativity in the past, making this a low-risk, high-reward investment.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Burden’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Burden is projected to score 10.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Burden to have three receptions for 37 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Burden could also add six rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Steelers at Bears
The forecast for kickoff is 48 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
