A.J. Brown · Luther Burden · 2026 week 2

A.J. Brown or Luther Burden?

Wondering who you should start this week — A.J. Brown or Luther Burden? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start A.J. BrownA.J. Brown projects 4.9 PPR points clear of Luther Burden in week 2, drawing MIA — the 22nd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
A.J. Brown START @ MIA 16.4 22nd 5.6 2,598 IR
Luther Burden vs MIN 11.5 1st · soft 9.5 2,149 healthy

WRs vs MIA recently: Jack Bech 8.3 pts (W1).

WRs vs MIN recently: Christian Watson 26.7 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

A.J. Brown carries the higher trade value — 2,598 against 2,149 (a 17% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving A.J. Brown gets the most. Momentum: A.J. Brown -3374 and Luther Burden -279 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.