Who should I start in Week 9, Bucky Irving or Luther Burden III?

Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB10 (range #7–#13) and Luther Burden III at WR15 (range #11–#18); on the flex board it is #19 vs #31. Projections: 16.1 vs 14.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Luther Burden III?

Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB12 (range #11–#12) vs Luther Burden III WR18 (range #15–#20). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Bucky Irving for Luther Burden III?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #22 overall and Luther Burden III #38, so Bucky Irving carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Bucky Irving or Luther Burden III?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Bucky Irving
Rest of season: Bucky Irving — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Bucky Irving

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Bucky Irving	Luther Burden III
Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 1 rank Luther Burden III ahead	#23#21–#23edge	#36#33–#40
Week 9 (flex)	FLX19#14–#28edge	FLX31#26–#35
Week 9 projection (PPR)	16.1edge	14.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	32 #22 overalledge	21 #38 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+22 ranks · +1346 val	+10 ranks · +373 val
Rostered	98%	95%
Bye	10	10
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Bucky Irving or Luther Burden III?: Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB10 (range #7–#13) and Luther Burden III at WR15 (range #11–#18); on the flex board it is #19 vs #31. Projections: 16.1 vs 14.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Luther Burden III?: Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB12 (range #11–#12) vs Luther Burden III WR18 (range #15–#20). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bucky Irving for Luther Burden III?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #22 overall and Luther Burden III #38, so Bucky Irving carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.