Who Should I Start? Adam Thielen or Luther Burden III


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
9.6 0.0 0.0 4.7 36.2 0.2

Adam Thielen News

Tai Felton's Upside Diminished With Arrival of Adam Thielen

Sunday, August 31, 11:56 AM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton had a chance to make an early-season impact, but that is seemingly out the door with the addition of Adam Thielen. The Vikings brought back the 35-year-old earlier this week to shore up depth concerns at the position. Jordan Addison (suspension) will miss the first three games of the season, and Jalen Nailor (hand) is a question mark for Week 1. If Nailor is active on game day, Felton is, at best, the fourth wide receiver in the rotation. The third-round pick will fall further down the depth chart when Addison's ban is lifted. Minnesota has largely had a concentrated passing attack when all options are healthy, so it's unlikely Felton will make any noticeable impact in 2025. He can stay off draft boards in redraft formats.


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
1.1 0.0 0.0 0.6 3.5 0.0

Luther Burden III News

Luther Burden III Shows Blocking Prowess During Preseason

Thursday, August 28, 10:37 PM

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III is making an early mark with his run blocking. The former Missouri standout has shown a knack for driving defenders into the second level and clearing lanes for the ground game. While Burden still has work to do as a route runner and must sharpen his concentration in contested situations, his physicality and willingness to block stand out. Chicago coaches value receivers who contribute beyond catching passes, and Burden's effort could earn him more opportunities. With his athletic upside, the rookie has the tools to eventually become a reliable playmaker.


Adam Thielen vs. Luther Burden III

Still trying to decide between Thielen and Burden III? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Adam Thielen is projected to score 9.6 points this week while Luther Burden III is projected to score 1.1 points.