2025 Receiving Stats
REC
47
YDS
652
TD
2
AVG
13.9
TAR
60
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Bears now have six playmakers that were top-50 draft picks, adding TE Colston Loveland at No. 10 overall and Burden at No. 39 to round out an offense that also includes WR DJ Moore, WR Rome Odunze, TE Cole Kmet and RB D'Andre Swift. Burden's first challenge will be to earn the No. 3 WR job this summer, likely competing against free-agent signing Olamide Zaccheaus. Burden is one of the younger players from his draft class, turning 22 in December, and had a prolific career at Missouri with 2,263 receiving yards, 234 rushing yards and 25 total TDs over three seasons. He was far more productive in 2023 than in 2024, but his draft stock rebounded some after a 4.41 40 at the combine, where he checked in at 6-foot, 206. Burden's dense frame and strong work after the catch have evoked comparisons to his new teammate, Moore, who signed a four-year extension last summer. Chicago isn't the best landing spot to get big-time volume right away, but it could work out well eventually if new coach Ben Johnson helps Caleb Williams recover from an ugly rookie season. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $10.96 million contract with the Bears in July of 2025.
Three catches in loss
Burden caught three of four targets for 35 yards and rushed once for 10 yards in Sunday's 19-16 loss to Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Burden went without a catch in the first half before reeling in three passes after the break. The wide receiver was unable to build off of his recent momentum, recording his fewest catches since Week 12 and his lowest yardage total in four weeks. Burden will finish his rookie campaign having caught 47 of 60 targets for 652 yards and two touchdowns while also turning six carries into 37 yards over 15 regular-season contests, and he'll now make his postseason debut in the wild-card round against the Packers next weekend.
Burden went without a catch in the first half before reeling in three passes after the break. The wide receiver was unable to build off of his recent momentum, recording his fewest catches since Week 12 and his lowest yardage total in four weeks. Burden will finish his rookie campaign having caught 47 of 60 targets for 652 yards and two touchdowns while also turning six carries into 37 yards over 15 regular-season contests, and he'll now make his postseason debut in the wild-card round against the Packers next weekend.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Luther Burden's 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
28.9Air Yards Per Snap
1.09% Team Air Yards
10.0%% Team Targets
11.3%Avg Depth of Target
7.2 YdsCatch Rate
78.3%Drop Rate
6.7%Avg Yds After Catch
7.4% Targeted On Route
26.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Packers pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
80.7
Cornerbacks
95.3
Safeties
58.6
Linebackers
76.8
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2025 Luther Burden Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Luther Burden's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
6' 0"Weight
210 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.41 secHand Length
8.50 inArm Length
31.25 in
More Fantasy News
Elevated role projected for Sunday
Burden is in line to serve as the Bears' No. 2 receiver again in Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Lions due to Rome Odunze (foot) being ruled inactive for the contest.
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Practices in full Thursday
Burden (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Logs limited practice Wednesday
Burden (quadriceps) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.
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Avoids major injury
Burden is believed to have suffered a minor quad injury during Sunday night's 42-38 loss to the 49ers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Hurt on last play after 138 yards
Burden (leg) was seen grabbing his left hamstring on the way to the X-ray room after getting injured on the final play of Sunday's 42-38 loss to the 49ers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
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Pushing for expanded role
Burden is pushing to take over the slot role in Chicago, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Burden got more involved in the Chicago offense in Week 10, highlighted by a 50 percent offensive snap rate that was nearly double his previous high. He responded with a long reception of 27 yards, and five of his 16 catches on the season have now gone for 20 or more yards. Bair notes that Olamide Zaccheaus has strong rapport with Caleb Williams, which could keep him in a substantial role for at least a couple more weeks. However, Week 10 looks to be the start of a potential role increase across the second half of the season for Burden, a second-round pick in the 2025 Draft.
Burden got more involved in the Chicago offense in Week 10, highlighted by a 50 percent offensive snap rate that was nearly double his previous high. He responded with a long reception of 27 yards, and five of his 16 catches on the season have now gone for 20 or more yards. Bair notes that Olamide Zaccheaus has strong rapport with Caleb Williams, which could keep him in a substantial role for at least a couple more weeks. However, Week 10 looks to be the start of a potential role increase across the second half of the season for Burden, a second-round pick in the 2025 Draft.