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Burden

WR · CHI vs NE

FinalCHI 30 – 24 NE

Final points23.7pts

projected 13.2

Metcalf

WR · PIT vs NO (Paris)

Kickoff Sun 9:30 AM ET

Projected points13.1pts

Luther Burden III or DK Metcalf: who should I start in Week 7?

Luther Burden III already played (23.7 pts, final). If he's in your lineup, those points are banked; if not, he can't help you this week. Compare DK Metcalf with your other options.

Highlights

Injuries as of Wed 9:31 AM ET

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

    • Helps him: His lines put him at 0.41 touchdowns, above his usual 0.17.+1.5 pts
    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 4.5 catches, below his usual 5.2.−0.7 pts

    Usually scores 12.2 → projected 13.2+1.0 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • EdgeHis team was expected to score 26.8 points, a high scoring spot.
    • He plays only 61% of snaps, so his work comes in rotation.

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

    • Helps him: His lines put him at 0.46 touchdowns, above his usual 0.17.+1.8 pts
    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 4.5 catches, below his usual 5.0.−0.5 pts

    Usually scores 11.5 → projected 13.1+1.6 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • He is on the field for 95% of snaps.
    • EdgeNO is the 8th softest defense for receivers.

Stat comparison

Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionBurden: 13.2 (best)Metcalf: 13.1
TD pointsof the projectionBurden: 2.5Metcalf: 2.8 (best)
Expected TDsthis weekBurden: 0.41Metcalf: 0.46 (best)
Projected team pointsBurden: 26.8 (best)Metcalf: 23.8
Goal line carriesper gameBurden: 0.2 (best)Metcalf: 0.0
Red zone carriesper gameBurden: 0.3 (best)Metcalf: 0.0
Red zone targetsper gameBurden: 1.5 (best)Metcalf: 0.5
Role
Snap shareBurden: 61%Metcalf: 95% (best)
Usage worthptsBurden: 13.8Metcalf: 14.7 (best)
Touch shareBurden: 11%Metcalf: 11%
Target shareBurden: 22%Metcalf: 23% (best)
Touches / gameBurden: 6.3 (best)Metcalf: 5.2
Targets / gameBurden: 7.2Metcalf: 8.7 (best)
Air yards shareBurden: 28%Metcalf: 38% (best)
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsBurden: BelowMetcalf: Above
WOPRBurden: 0.53Metcalf: 0.58 (best)
RZ target shareBurden: 26% (best)Metcalf: 11%
Catch rateBurden: 72% (best)Metcalf: 58%
SeparationBurden: 3.1 yds (best)Metcalf: 2.8 yds
YAC over expectedBurden: +0.5Metcalf: +1.0 (best)
Usage worth vs scoredBurden: Earned by usage 13.8Scored 12.2Metcalf: Earned by usage 14.7Scored 11.5
Rush yards / gameBurden: 3.7 (best)Metcalf: 1.8
Points from rushingBurden: 3%Metcalf: 2%
Vacated targets this weekBurden: 1.8Metcalf: 10.3 (best)
High value touches / gameBurden: 5.3 (best)Metcalf: 5.0
Goal line carry shareBurden: 4% (best)Metcalf: 0%
Red zone touches / gameBurden: 1.8 (best)Metcalf: 0.5
Rush success rateBurden: 43%Metcalf: 100% (best)
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Burden: 0%Metcalf: 0%
Inside 10 target shareBurden: 20%Metcalf: 20%
Rushing points / gameBurden: 0.4 pts / game (best)Metcalf: 0.2 pts / game
Rushing floorBurden: 0.1 pts / game (best)Metcalf: 0.0 pts / game
Range
FloorBurden: 8.4 (best)Metcalf: 7.8
CeilingBurden: 20.7Metcalf: 21.0 (best)
Points from TDssteadier when lowerBurden: 8%Metcalf: 9%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Burden: 0%Metcalf: 14% (best)
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterBurden: 17% (best)Metcalf: 32%
SteadinessBurden: Very steady (best)±5.3 pts · 6 gamesMetcalf: Very steady±5.7 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 6 gmBurden: C+Metcalf: B (best)
Game scriptBurden: Expected to leadMetcalf: Expected to lead
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterBurden: 1.2 (best)Metcalf: 1.5
Defense funnelBurden: NeutralMetcalf: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedBurden: 14th (average)Metcalf: 26th (soft) (best)
Starting QBBurden: Williams (Active)Metcalf: Rodgers (Active)
WeatherBurden: No concernMetcalf: Outdoor60F, 16 mph wind, rain
Roof / surfaceBurden: OpenMetcalf: Openturf
Rest / scheduleBurden: Short week (4d)Metcalf: Normal
Opp paceBurden: 9th (fast)Metcalf: 4th (fast) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameBurden: 2.24th (tough)Metcalf: 2.5 (best)6th (tough)
Opp catch rate allowedBurden: 66% (best)25th (soft)Metcalf: 63%19th (average)
Opp rush yds allowedBurden: 9th (tough)Metcalf: 30th (soft) (best)
Opp stuff rateBurden: 13%29th (soft)Metcalf: 12% (best)30th (soft)
Opp yards per carry allowedBurden: 4.118th (average)Metcalf: 4.8 (best)29th (soft)
Form
Last 3 avgBurden: 12.6Metcalf: 14.0 (best)
Last 5 avgBurden: 12.8 (best)Metcalf: 12.2
vs seasonBurden: +0.4 (Steady)Metcalf: +2.5 (Rising) (best)
Yards per carryBurden: 3.1Metcalf: 1 carry
Carries / gameBurden: 1.2 (best)Metcalf: 0.2
Yards per route runBurden: 2.47 (best)Metcalf: 1.43
Receiving aDOTBurden: 8.4Metcalf: 12.1
Target share trendBurden: SteadyMetcalf: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesBurden: 82% (best)Metcalf: 80%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterBurden: WR21 (best)Metcalf: WR22
Yards linereceivingBurden: 57.5Metcalf: 57.5

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