Who should I start in Week 7, DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III?

DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR16 (range #15–#19) and Luther Burden III at WR22 (range #21–#25). Projections: 14.7 vs 12.6 PPR points.

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

DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR19 (range #17–#22) vs Luther Burden III WR24 (range #19–#28). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith 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 #35 overall and Luther Burden III #43, so DeVonta Smith 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 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: DeVonta Smith
Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: DeVonta Smith

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	DeVonta Smith	Luther Burden III
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 0 rank Luther Burden III ahead	WR19#17–#22edge	WR24#19–#28
Week 7	WR16#15–#19edge	WR22#21–#25
Week 7 projection (PPR)	14.7edge	12.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	22 #35 overalledge	18 #43 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-14 ranks · -1069 val	+3 ranks · +104 val
Rostered	98%	93%
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 7, DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III?: DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR16 (range #15–#19) and Luther Burden III at WR22 (range #21–#25). Projections: 14.7 vs 12.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III?: DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR19 (range #17–#22) vs Luther Burden III WR24 (range #19–#28). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith 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 #35 overall and Luther Burden III #43, so DeVonta Smith 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.