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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden IIIWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: DeVonta Smith is listed out (hamstring) as of October 12, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

DeVonta Smith is a Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver who averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Luther Burden III is a Chicago Bears wide receiver who averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#34 WR

DeVonta Smith

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,008

Rec TDs

Targets

113

Bye

Week 10

WRChicago Bears#60 WR

Luther Burden III

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

652

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DeVonta Smith vs Luther Burden III: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DeVonta Smith	Luther Burden III
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	7.0
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	105
Receptions	77	47
Rec/Game	4.5	3.1
Receiving Yards	1,008	652
Rec Yds/Game	59.3	43.5
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	113	60
Target Share/Game	6.6	4.0
Age	27	22
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for DeVonta Smith and Luther Burden III is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Luther Burden III averaged 7.0.

Should I draft DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III in 2026 fantasy football?▾

DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Luther Burden III averaged 7.0 across 15. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did DeVonta Smith and Luther Burden III average in 2025?▾

DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Luther Burden III averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

Do DeVonta Smith and Luther Burden III share a bye week?▾

Yes, both DeVonta Smith and Luther Burden III share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.