Who should I start in Week 3, Luther Burden III or Mike Evans?

Mike Evans. This week's consensus has Luther Burden III at WR35 (range #32–#41) and Mike Evans at WR14 (range #13–#18). Projections: 10.8 vs 12.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Luther Burden III or Mike Evans?

Mike Evans. Rest-of-season consensus: Luther Burden III WR28 (range #23–#31) vs Mike Evans WR24 (range #19–#27). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Evans 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 #46 overall and Mike Evans #61, 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.

Luther Burden III or Mike Evans?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Mike Evans
Rest of season: Mike Evans — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Luther Burden III

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Luther Burden III	Mike Evans
Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Luther Burden III ahead · 3 rank Mike Evans ahead	WR28#23–#31	WR24#19–#27edge
Week 3	WR35#32–#41	WR14#13–#18edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	10.8	12.4edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	17 #46 overalledge	14 #61 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+1 ranks · +33 val	-7 ranks · -157 val
Rostered	94%	95%
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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Who should I start in Week 3, Luther Burden III or Mike Evans?: Mike Evans. This week's consensus has Luther Burden III at WR35 (range #32–#41) and Mike Evans at WR14 (range #13–#18). Projections: 10.8 vs 12.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Luther Burden III or Mike Evans?: Mike Evans. Rest-of-season consensus: Luther Burden III WR28 (range #23–#31) vs Mike Evans WR24 (range #19–#27). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Evans 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 #46 overall and Mike Evans #61, 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.