Should I start Luther Burden III or Will Kacmarek 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.
Will Kacmarek: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against NYJ.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 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

Will Kacmarek

TE · MIAStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 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.

Will Kacmarek

Fortified1.6

ESPN1.9

Sleeper1.3

FantasyPros—

Will Kacmarek faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

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

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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