Denzel Boston 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: Luther Burden III
- Rest of season: Luther Burden III — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Luther Burden III
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Denzel Boston | Luther Burden III | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Denzel Boston ahead · 7 rank Luther Burden III ahead | WR34#26–#45 | WR18#15–#20edge |
| Week 9 | WR27#24–#38 | WR15#11–#18edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.5 | 14.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #68 overall | 21 #38 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +92 val | +10 ranks · +373 val |
| Rostered | 67% | 95% |
| Bye | 11 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Calf) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.89188% to play | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Denzel Boston or Luther Burden III?
- Luther Burden III. This week's consensus has Denzel Boston at WR27 (range #24–#38) and Luther Burden III at WR15 (range #11–#18). Projections: 10.5 vs 14.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Denzel Boston or Luther Burden III?
- Luther Burden III. Rest-of-season consensus: Denzel Boston WR34 (range #26–#45) vs Luther Burden III WR18 (range #15–#20). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Luther Burden III ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Denzel Boston for Luther Burden III?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Denzel Boston is ranked #68 overall and Luther Burden III #38, so Luther Burden III 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.