The Chicago Bears will host the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. 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 Burden Playing in Week 16?
Burden (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the Packers.
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 16?
There is an ankle injury to track here, but with a “day-to-day” tag and the biggest game of the season on deck, I’m hoping that the rookie finds his way onto Soldier Field this weekend.
6+ Targets, 65+ Receiving Yards In Weeks 14 And 15
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CeeDee Lamb
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Amon-Ra St. Brown
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba
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Puka Nacua
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Jameson Williams
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Brian Thomas Jr.
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Luther Burden
That’s some impressive company to keep. The reporting around Rome Odunze doesn’t come with a ton of optimism and that opens the door for Burden to lead highlight shows.
He was on the right side of a 40-yard missile from Caleb Williams last week and was responsible for five of the team’s first 12 receptions against the Browns. We could see a similar rate of involvement on Saturday against a Packers defense that is allowing the third highest completion percentage on balls thrown past the sticks this season and figures to provide even less resistance sans Micah Parsons.
If you told me that you wanted to start Burden over Rashee Rice, Justin Jefferson, or DeVonta Smith, I’m not going to stand in your way.
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 16
Burden is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Packers at Bears
The forecast for kickoff is 32 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
