DK Metcalf or Luther Burden IIIWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DK Metcalf is a Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver who averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game across 15 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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WRPittsburgh Steelers#25 WR

DK Metcalf

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

850

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

WRChicago Bears#60 WR

Luther Burden III

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

652

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DK Metcalf vs Luther Burden III: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DK Metcalf	Luther Burden III
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.5	7.0
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	158	105
Receptions	59	47
Rec/Game	3.9	3.1
Receiving Yards	850	652
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	43.5
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	99	60
Target Share/Game	6.6	4.0
Age	28	22
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DK Metcalf or Luther Burden III in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for DK Metcalf 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, DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Luther Burden III averaged 7.0.

Should I draft DK Metcalf or Luther Burden III in 2026 fantasy football?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game across 15 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 DK Metcalf and Luther Burden III average in 2025?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Luther Burden III averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are DK Metcalf and Luther Burden III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Luther Burden III (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.