Luther Burden III or Nico Collins?
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: Nico Collins
- Rest of season: Nico Collins — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Nico Collins
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Luther Burden III | Nico Collins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Luther Burden III ahead · 6 rank Nico Collins ahead | WR18#15–#20 | WR14#13–#18edge |
| Week 9 | WR15#11–#18 | WR12#11–#15edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 14.7 | 15.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 21 #38 overall | 26 #29 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +10 ranks · +373 val | -10 ranks · -949 val |
| Rostered | 95% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 8 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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, Luther Burden III or Nico Collins?
- Nico Collins. This week's consensus has Luther Burden III at WR15 (range #11–#18) and Nico Collins at WR12 (range #11–#15). Projections: 14.7 vs 15.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Luther Burden III or Nico Collins?
- Nico Collins. Rest-of-season consensus: Luther Burden III WR18 (range #15–#20) vs Nico Collins WR14 (range #13–#18). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Nico Collins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Luther Burden III for Nico Collins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Luther Burden III is ranked #38 overall and Nico Collins #29, so Nico Collins 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.