Courtland Sutton vs Luther Burden
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Courtland Sutton by 2.3 points of value over replacement (-5.0 vs -7.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Luther Burden first (ADP 45.9 vs 72.0). If the model is right, Courtland Sutton is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Courtland Sutton | Luther Burden | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | DEN | CHI | |
| Overall rank | #82 | #88 | Sutton by 6 |
| Position rank | WR32 | WR35 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 167.8 | 165.5 | Sutton +2.3 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -5.0 | -7.3 | Sutton +2.3 |
| Market ADP | 72.0 | 45.9 | Sutton +26.1 cheaper |
Should I draft Courtland Sutton or Luther Burden in 2026 fantasy football?
Courtland Sutton. He projects 167.8 fantasy points with -5.0 value over replacement, vs 165.5 points and -7.3 for Luther Burden (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.