Emeka Egbuka or Luther Burden III?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 8 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Luther Burden III
  • Rest of season: Luther Burden III — 5 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Luther Burden III

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

Emeka EgbukaLuther Burden III
Rest of season
3 of 8 experts rank Emeka Egbuka ahead · 5 rank Luther Burden III ahead
WR31#21–#42WR26#22–#29edge
Week 5WR40#34–#44WR21#16–#26edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)10.511.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)15 #56 overall16 #49 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-15 ranks · -459 val-3 ranks · -94 val
Rostered95%93%
Bye1010
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 5, Emeka Egbuka or Luther Burden III?
Luther Burden III. This week's consensus has Emeka Egbuka at WR40 (range #34–#44) and Luther Burden III at WR21 (range #16–#26). Projections: 10.5 vs 11.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Emeka Egbuka or Luther Burden III?
Luther Burden III. Rest-of-season consensus: Emeka Egbuka WR31 (range #21–#42) vs Luther Burden III WR26 (range #22–#29). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Luther Burden III ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Emeka Egbuka for Luther Burden III?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emeka Egbuka is ranked #56 overall and Luther Burden III #49, 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.