Brian Thomas Jr. · Luther Burden III · 2026 week 8

Brian Thomas Jr. or Luther Burden III?

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

Start Luther Burden IIILuther Burden III projects 8.7 PPR points clear of Brian Thomas Jr. in week 8, drawing SEA — the 32nd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brian Thomas Jr. vs IND 3.6 22nd 6.2 265 healthy
Luther Burden III START @ SEA 12.3 32nd · tough 16.7 2,694 healthy

WRs vs IND recently: Germie Bernard 8.4 pts (W5) · Carnell Tate 13 pts (W6) · Justin Jefferson 4.4 pts (W7).

WRs vs SEA recently: Mike Evans 19.3 pts (W5) · Jaylen Waddle 2.4 pts (W6) · Cyrus Allen 1.8 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Luther Burden III carries the higher trade value — 2,694 against 265 (a 90% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Luther Burden III gets the most. Momentum: Brian Thomas Jr. -221 and Luther Burden III +931 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.