Luther Burden vs DeVonta Smith
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Both are on bye in Week 10, so neither can be started. The season-long comparison below is the tiebreaker for every other week.
The season-long call
The model takes Luther Burden: a clear but modest edge of 5.9 points of value over replacement (-11.7 vs -17.6).
The room sees it the other way: drafters take DeVonta Smith first (ADP 29.1 vs 50.6). If the model is right, Luther Burden is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: DeVonta Smith carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Luther BurdenCHI | DeVonta SmithPHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | Bye | Bye | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 0.0 | 0.0 | Even |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 165.4 | 159.5 | Burden +5.9 pts |
| Points per game | 9.7 | 9.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -11.7 | -17.6 | Burden +5.9 |
| Overall rank | #87 | #92 | Burden by 5 |
| Position rank | WR30 | WR32 | |
| Market ADP | 50.6 | 29.1 | Burden +21.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Luther Burden or DeVonta Smith in Week 10?
Neither. Both are on bye in Week 10.
Should I draft Luther Burden or DeVonta Smith in 2026 fantasy football?
Luther Burden. He projects 165.4 fantasy points with -11.7 value over replacement, vs 159.5 points and -17.6 for DeVonta Smith (WR, PPR).