Who Should I Start? Josh Reynolds or Luther Burden III

Saturday, September 27, 7:24 PM

New York Jets wide receiver Josh Reynolds will head into Week 4's contest with the Miami Dolphins sans an injury designation after back-to-back full practices. Reynolds missed the previous two weeks after picking up a hamstring injury leading up to the team's Week 2 loss to Buffalo, but he's ready to rock for an excellent matchup with the Dolphins. Quarterback Justin Fields will also make his return after missing time with a concussion, so New York's offense is on an upward trajectory as they return to health. Miami's defense doesn't present as a difficult test, so it's a good chance for the Jets to shake off any remaining rust as they enter mid-season form. However, the Texas native's ceiling is capped playing across from target hog teammate Garrett Wilson in a run-centric attack. If the offense ever decides to open it up through the air, Reynolds could be an interesting low-end PPR option. For now, he's better left alone for fantasy purposes.

Saturday, September 27, 12:12 PM

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III flashed big-play ability in Week 3's blowout win over the Cowboys, catching all three of his targets for 101 yards and a touchdown. He also logged a season-high 31% snap share, showing growth in his role. Despite the breakout performance, Burden's overall usage still limits his fantasy relevance. Through three games, he has played just 25% of the snaps, well behind Rome Odunze (95%), D.J. Moore (88%), and Olamide Zaccheaus (48%). Burden gets another favorable matchup in Week 4 against a Raiders secondary that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. However, until his role becomes more consistent, Burden remains unstartable in fantasy this week.