Josh Downs · Luther Burden · 2026 week 3

Josh Downs or Luther Burden?

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

Start Josh DownsJosh Downs projects 2 PPR points clear of Luther Burden in week 3, drawing HOU — the 1st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 3	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Josh Downs START	vs HOU	11.2	1st · soft	10	1,069	healthy
Luther Burden	vs PHI	9.2	15th	7.9	1,179	healthy

WRs vs HOU recently: DJ Moore 16 pts (W1) · Ja'Marr Chase 19.5 pts (W2).

WRs vs PHI recently: Antonio Williams 12.4 pts (W1) · Elic Ayomanor 6.9 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Luther Burden carries the higher trade value — 1,179 against 1,069 (a 9% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Luther Burden gets the most. Momentum: Josh Downs +183 and Luther Burden -1708 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.