WR · Chicago Bears · week 9, 2026
Luther Burden III week 9 fantasy projection
Luther Burden III (wide receiver, Chicago Bears) is projected for 14.1 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with an 80% range of 4.3 to 24.1. That ranks WR9 at his position.
- Projection
- 14.1 half PPR
- 80% range
- 4.3–24.1 P10 to P90
- Rank
- WR9 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 10.3 | 8.5 | 1.8 to 19.4 |
| Half PPR | 14.1 | 12.3 | 4.3 to 24.1 |
| PPR | 17.9 | 16.1 | 6.6 to 29.2 |
Start or sit Luther Burden III in week 9?
Start. Luther Burden III is WR9 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (WR30) is projected for 9.3 half-PPR points; Margin gives Luther Burden III a 65% chance to score at least that.
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Week 9 matchup vs TB
Game: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2026-11-08.
Line: CHI −5.5, O/U 47.5.
CHI implied total: 26.5 points.
TB allow the 7th-fewest WR points (−1.4 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Luther Burden III has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Targets | 8.9 |
| Receptions | 7.5 |
| Receiving yards | 93.7 |
| Receiving TDs | 0.1 |
| Carries | 0.8 |
| Rushing yards | 3.3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 |
Everyone in the game: CHI vs TB, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | RB | TB | 17.0 | RB8 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | TB | 15.9 | QB17 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | CHI | 15.9 | QB18 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | CHI | 14.1 | WR9 |
| D'Andre Swift | RB | CHI | 11.5 | RB18 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | CHI | 8.7 | WR33 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | TB | 8.3 | WR37 |
| Cairo Santos | K | CHI | 8.2 | K12 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | CHI | 8.1 | TE11 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | TB | 7.7 | K18 |
| Chris Godwin Jr. | WR | TB | 7.4 | WR42 |
| Chicago Bears defense | DEF | CHI | 6.5 | DEF11 |
| Kyle Monangai | RB | CHI | 6.3 | RB38 |
| Kenny Gainwell | RB | TB | 6.2 | RB39 |
| Cade Otton | TE | TB | 5.8 | TE25 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | CHI | 5.8 | WR51 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense | DEF | TB | 4.8 | DEF24 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | TB | 3.8 | WR69 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | TB | 3.0 | WR82 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | CHI | 2.3 | WR92 |
| Sam Roush | TE | CHI | 1.9 | TE47 |
| Sean Tucker | RB | TB | 1.5 | RB69 |
Luther Burden III week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ CAR 7.0 pts
- Week 2 vs MIN 4.7 pts
- Week 3 vs PHI 16.3 pts
- Week 4 vs NYJ 9.4 pts
- Week 5 @ GB 6.9 pts
- Week 6 @ ATL 13.5 pts
- Week 7 vs NE 21.7 pts
- Week 8 @ SEA 15.1 pts
- Week 9 vs TB proj. 14.1
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start Luther Burden III in week 9?
Start. Luther Burden III is WR9 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (WR30) is projected for 9.3 half-PPR points; Margin gives Luther Burden III a 65% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Luther Burden III projected for in week 9?
14.1 half-PPR, 17.9 PPR and 10.3 standard points vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with an 80% range of 4.3 to 24.1.
Is Luther Burden III playing in week 9?
Luther Burden III has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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