Luther Burden · Mike Evans · 2026 week 3

Luther Burden or Mike Evans?

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

Start Mike EvansMike Evans projects 3 PPR points clear of Luther Burden in week 3, drawing ARI — the 4th-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
Luther Burden	vs PHI	10.6	15th	7.9	1,785	healthy
Mike Evans START	vs ARI	13.6	4th · soft	12.6	2,275	Questionable

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

WRs vs ARI recently: Ladd McConkey 14.2 pts (W1) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 33.5 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Mike Evans carries the higher trade value — 2,275 against 1,785 (a 22% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Mike Evans gets the most. Momentum: Luther Burden -694 and Mike Evans +304 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.