Should I start Luther Burden III or Malik Benson this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

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Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Luther Burden III: 12.6 FP recent scoring average.
Malik Benson: 0.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET · PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

Luther Burden III

WR · CHIStats & schedule

13.0FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs NE

Thu 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Malik Benson

WR · LVStats & schedule

0.9FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Luther Burden III

Fortified13.0

ESPN12.7

Sleeper12.5

FantasyPros—

Luther Burden III faces NE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.6 fantasy points.

Malik Benson

Fortified0.9

ESPN1.2

Sleeper0.8

FantasyPros—

Malik Benson faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Treat these as projection comparisons, not a fresh lineup instruction. Check your league’s lineup locks before making changes.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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