Luther Burden III · Mike Evans · 2026 week 9

Luther Burden III or Mike Evans?

Wondering who you should start this week — Luther Burden III 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 5.3 PPR points clear of Luther Burden III in week 9, drawing DAL — the 5th-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
Luther Burden III	vs TB	14.5	26th · tough	19.9	3,717	healthy
Mike Evans START	@ DAL	19.8	5th · soft	17.1	2,671	Questionable

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

WRs vs DAL recently: Matthew Golden 16.4 pts (W6) · Makai Lemon 12.7 pts (W7) · Michael Wilson 18.8 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Mike Evans projects 5.3 points higher in PPR.
Luther Burden III faces TB, 26th most generous to WRs.
Mike Evans faces DAL, 5th most generous to WRs.
Mike Evans is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Luther Burden III carries the higher trade value — 3,717 against 2,671 (a 28% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Luther Burden III gets the most. Momentum: Luther Burden III +1927 and Mike Evans +886 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.