Denzel Boston · Luther Burden III · 2026 week 9

Denzel Boston or Luther Burden III?

Wondering who you should start this week — Denzel Boston 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 3.7 PPR points clear of Denzel Boston in week 9, drawing TB — the 26th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Denzel Boston	@ NO	10.7	19th	6	769	healthy
Luther Burden III START	vs TB	14.4	26th · tough	19.9	3,929	healthy

WRs vs NO recently: Justin Jefferson 12.8 pts (W5) · Malik Nabers 16.5 pts (W6) · DK Metcalf 5.6 pts (W7).

WRs vs TB recently: Germie Bernard 14.7 pts (W6) · Tetairoa McMillan 4 pts (W7) · Jahan Dotson 9.5 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Luther Burden III projects 3.7 points higher in PPR.
Denzel Boston faces NO, 19th most generous to WRs.
Luther Burden III faces TB, 26th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Luther Burden III carries the higher trade value — 3,929 against 769 (a 80% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Luther Burden III gets the most. Momentum: Denzel Boston -238 and Luther Burden III +2218 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.