Luther Burden III · Nico Collins · 2026 week 9

Luther Burden III or Nico Collins?

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

Start Nico CollinsNico Collins projects 2.8 PPR points clear of Luther Burden III in week 9, drawing LAC — the 18th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Luther Burden III vs TB 14.5 26th · tough 19.9 3,717 healthy
Nico Collins START @ LAC 17.3 18th 8 4,304 healthy

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

WRs vs LAC recently: Courtland Sutton 7.8 pts (W5) · Xavier Worthy 7.3 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 14 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Nico Collins carries the higher trade value — 4,304 against 3,717 (a 14% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Nico Collins gets the most. Momentum: Luther Burden III +1927 and Nico Collins -1120 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.