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Jameson Williams vs Luther Burden IIIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Jameson Williams over Luther Burden III in 2026.

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG in 2025 to Luther Burden III's 7.0, a 4.0 point per game edge. Both play wide receivers, so that per-game gap is the cleanest tiebreaker for a 2026 start or sit. Both land in Tier 3 at the position, so this is closer than the raw gap suggests.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.0-PPG advantage is real (11.0 to 7.0), and Jameson Williams's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Luther Burden III is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

WRChicago Bears#60

Luther Burden III

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

652

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jameson Williams

Luther Burden III

Head to Head

11.0 PPG7.0 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Luther Burden III: Tier 3 (Deep League) WR (ranked #60 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jameson Williams is producing at 50% of elite pace and Luther Burden III at 32%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jameson Williams vs Luther Burden III: The Full Breakdown

Jameson Williams and Luther Burden III are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG across 17 games with the Detroit Lions, while Luther Burden III posted 7.0 PPG in 15 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 4.0-PPG gap gives Jameson Williams the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025, while Luther Burden III drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jameson Williams, even in weeks where Luther Burden III posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Jameson Williams is off Week 6 and Luther Burden III Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jameson Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Luther Burden III is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Luther Burden III (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored Luther Burden III by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Luther Burden III's 15. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameson Williams vs Luther Burden III: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameson Williams	Luther Burden III
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	7.0
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	187	105
Receptions	65	47
Rec/Game	3.8	3.1
Receiving Yards	1,117	652
Rec Yds/Game	65.7	43.5
Receiving TDs	7	2
Targets	102	60
Target Share/Game	6.0	4.0
Age	25	22
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

Jameson Williams outscored Luther Burden III by 4.0 PPG in 2025 (11.0 to 7.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jameson Williams or Luther Burden III in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 PPG compared to Luther Burden III's 7.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Jameson Williams and Luther Burden III average in 2025?▾

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 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 4.0 points per game.

When are Jameson Williams and Luther Burden III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Luther Burden III (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameson Williams or Luther Burden III a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Luther Burden III by 4.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.