Who Should I Start? Tre Tucker or Luther Burden III

Friday, October 10, 8:48 PM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker remains an intriguing name for fantasy managers, but continues to struggle with consistency heading into Week 6. The speedy wideout has shown flashes of big-play ability, yet his week-to-week production remains unpredictable, making him a tough player to trust in starting lineups. Tucker's boom-or-bust nature keeps him just outside of the flex range for most fantasy formats, though his increasing involvement in the Raiders' offense makes him a worthy stash candidate. As the team continues to search for reliable playmakers with Brock Bowers sidelined, Tucker's explosive potential gives him long-term appeal, but until he develops steadier usage and target volume, he's best viewed as a bench stash in all leagues rather than a dependable weekly starter.

Tuesday, October 14, 11:01 AM

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III has shown a high ceiling in his first five games in the NFL, and it looks like he could have more work coming his way in the coming weeks. After a bye week in Week 5, he led all Bears' wide receivers with 51 receiving yards on his four catches on four targets in Monday night's win over the Commanders. Burden had 101 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 against the Cowboys, but then had a down game in Week 4 with two catches for a total of -2 yards. Olamide Zaccheaus actually led the team with six targets, while D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze each had one more than Burden. However, with Moore's status uncertain after spending the night in the hospital, Burden could step into a more involved role in Week 7 against the Saints. The rookie brings a high ceiling if he's on the waiver wire and is worth a speculative pickup in standard-sized leagues since the Bears are past their bye and have favorable matchups against the Saints, Ravens, Bengals, and Giants in the next four weeks.