Luther Burden vs Quentin Johnston
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Luther Burden this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.9 projected points (10.1 vs 8.2).
Luther Burden faces ATL, the 6th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Quentin Johnston faces KC, the 28th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Luther Burden by 4.3 points of value over replacement (-32.3 vs -36.7), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Luther Burden goes first at ADP 50.6 vs 91.1 for Quentin Johnston.
Health note: Quentin Johnston carries an injury flag of Questionable (Chest), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Luther BurdenCHI | Quentin JohnstonLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | ATL | KC | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 10.1 | 8.2 | Burden +1.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #6 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 160.4 | 156.1 | Burden +4.3 pts |
| Points per game | 9.4 | 9.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -32.3 | -36.7 | Burden +4.3 |
| Overall rank | #112 | #116 | Burden by 4 |
| Position rank | WR37 | WR40 | |
| Market ADP | 50.6 | 91.1 | Johnston +40.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Luther Burden or Quentin Johnston in Week 6?
Start Luther Burden this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.9 projected points (10.1 vs 8.2).
Should I draft Luther Burden or Quentin Johnston in 2026 fantasy football?
Luther Burden. He projects 160.4 fantasy points with -32.3 value over replacement, vs 156.1 points and -36.7 for Quentin Johnston (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.