Who should I start in Week 9, DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III?

Luther Burden III. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and Luther Burden III at WR15 (range #11–#18). Projections: 5.3 vs 14.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III?

Luther Burden III. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Luther Burden III WR18 (range #15–#20). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Luther Burden III ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Luther Burden III?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 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.

DeVonta Smith 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 — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Luther Burden III

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

	DeVonta Smith	Luther Burden III
Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 6 rank Luther Burden III ahead	WR31#23–#51	WR18#15–#20edge
Week 9	WR84#29–#128	WR15#11–#18edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	5.3	14.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	16 #52 overall	21 #38 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-26 ranks · -1220 val	+10 ranks · +373 val
Rostered	96%	95%
Bye	10	10
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.01593% to play	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, DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III?: Luther Burden III. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and Luther Burden III at WR15 (range #11–#18). Projections: 5.3 vs 14.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III?: Luther Burden III. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Luther Burden III WR18 (range #15–#20). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Luther Burden III ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Luther Burden III?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 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.