George Pickens 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: even on the consensus — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: George Pickens
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| George Pickens | Luther Burden III | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 7 experts rank George Pickens ahead · 3 rank Luther Burden III ahead | WR18#14–#20 | WR18#15–#20 |
| Week 9 | WR16#12–#22 | WR15#11–#18edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 14.2 | 14.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 22 #34 overalledge | 21 #38 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -14 ranks · -1132 val | +10 ranks · +373 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 95% |
| Bye | 14 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.9485% 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, George Pickens or Luther Burden III?
- Luther Burden III. This week's consensus has George Pickens at WR16 (range #12–#22) and Luther Burden III at WR15 (range #11–#18). Projections: 14.2 vs 14.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, George Pickens or Luther Burden III?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: George Pickens WR18 (range #14–#20) vs Luther Burden III WR18 (range #15–#20). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Pickens ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade George Pickens for Luther Burden III?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Pickens is ranked #34 overall and Luther Burden III #38, so George Pickens 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.