Luther Burden III or Mike Evans?

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 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Luther Burden III
  • Rest of season: even on the consensus — 4 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Luther Burden IIIMike Evans
Rest of season
4 of 8 experts rank Luther Burden III ahead · 4 rank Mike Evans ahead
WR24#22–#26WR24#23–#27
Week 7WR22#20–#25edgeWR84#57–#117
Week 7 projection (PPR)12.6edge3.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)18 #44 overall17 #46 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+2 ranks · +68 val+15 ranks · +387 val
Rostered93%95%
Bye108
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Ribs) · DNP · 0.52813% to play

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 7, Luther Burden III or Mike Evans?
Luther Burden III. This week's consensus has Luther Burden III at WR22 (range #20–#25) and Mike Evans at WR84 (range #57–#117). Projections: 12.6 vs 3.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Luther Burden III or Mike Evans?
The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Luther Burden III WR24 (range #22–#26) vs Mike Evans WR24 (range #23–#27). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Luther Burden III ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Luther Burden III for Mike Evans?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Luther Burden III is ranked #44 overall and Mike Evans #46, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.