Jameson Williams vs Luther Burden
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Slight lean · 56% confident
Luther Burden- Higher projection: 209 vs 206 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 46 vs 52
- Market favorite: ADP 55.9 vs 59.1
Jameson Williams and Luther Burden are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Luther Burden holds the edge in expert consensus (WR22 to WR26). Luther Burden typically comes off the board first, around pick 56 (round 5) to Jameson Williams's pick 59. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Luther Burden at 209 PPR points (12.3 per game) versus Jameson Williams at 206.
Last season Jameson Williams carried the heavier workload (90% snap share, 108 touches to Luther Burden's 66), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Luther Burden is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Luther Burden is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Williams | Burden |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 206 | 209 |
| Points / game | 12.9 | 8.5 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #52 | #46 |
| ADP | 59 | 56 |
| Positional rank | WR12 | WR48 |
| Snap share | 90% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 4 |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| Bye week | 6 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jameson Williams or Luther Burden.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jameson Williams or Luther Burden in 2026?
Luther Burden is a slight lean over Jameson Williams for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jameson Williams or Luther Burden?
Luther Burden carries the higher 2026 projection at 209 PPR points (12.3 per game), compared with 206 for Jameson Williams.
Where are Jameson Williams and Luther Burden being drafted?
Luther Burden has an ADP around pick 56 (round 5), while Jameson Williams goes closer to pick 59 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Jameson Williams or Luther Burden?
Expert consensus ranks Luther Burden (WR22) ahead of Jameson Williams (WR26) for 2026.
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