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More targets coming sans Odunze? Burden and Olamide Zaccheaus are candidates to take on more snaps and targets in the absence of Rome Odunze (foot) this Sunday at Green Bay, ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin reports.

Impact It's a tough matchup, on the road in cold weather, but Odunze's absence opens up a lot of playing time and targets for some talented players in ancillary roles. Burden is among those, having recently replaced Zaccheaus as the No. 3 receiver, but the Bears may also lean more heavily on any of WR DJ Moore, RB D'Andre Swift, TE Colston Loveland or TE Cole Kmet to take on larger receiving roles in Odunze's absence.

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Totals 36 yards in Friday's win Burden logged four catches (on six targets) for 33 yards while turning his lone carry into three yards during the Bears' 24-15 win over the Eagles on Friday.

Impact Burden ended Friday's game tied with Colston Loveland and Rome Odunze for the team high in targets while finishing second in receiving yards behind Cole Kmet (36 yards). Burden has caught three passes in four consecutive games, though he hasn't accrued more than 51 yards in a game this season outside of his Week 3 performance against the Cowboys (3-101-1 on three targets). Through the first 11 regular-season games of his NFL career, Burden has accumulated 25 catches (on 31 targets) for 328 yards and a touchdown while turning four carries into 24 yards. Next up for the rookie second-rounder and the Bears is a Week 14 road clash against the Packers on Sunday, Dec. 7, a game where the result will have major ramifications for the race to the NFC North crown.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 46 yards in Week 12 win Burden caught three of five targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Steelers.

Impact Burden continues to work ahead of Olamide Zaccheaus as Chicago's WR3 behind Rome Odunze and DJ Moore, and Burden's five targets tied fellow rookie Colston Loveland for third on the team against Pittsburgh. However, as long as Odunze and Moore are healthy, it's difficult to get behind Burden as a fantasy starter when he's competing with the likes of Loveland, Cole Kmet, D'Andre Swift and Zaccheaus for opportunities. Burden has looked great on his limited chances this season and will square off with the Eagles this upcoming Friday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Luther Burden III puts Bears in FG range with 19-yard gain Receiver Luther Burden III's 19-yard pickup helps set the Bears up for Cairo Santos' field goal to close the first half.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Luther Burden III takes reverse for 15-yard run Bears receiver Luther Burden III picks up 15 yards on a reverse.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Inconsistent role continues Burden caught three passes for 27 yards on five targets in the Bears' 19-17 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Burden has alternated between usable and quiet performances, posting four games under 28 yards and three with at least 51 over his last seven contests. Until he earns a larger share of Chicago's passing volume, he'll remain a volatile depth option in fantasy lineups.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

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NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • SI.COM

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NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Solid yardage total in win Burden caught three passes for 51 yards on three targets in the Bears' 24-20 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Burden has posted at least 51 yards in three of eight contests this season and has drawn between one and four targets in every game. His low target volume keeps him a depth fantasy option who is useful mainly as a bench stash in fantasy leagues.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams dials up fastball for 27-yard gain with two minutes remaining to Luther Burden III Bears quarterback Caleb Williams leads the two minute drill against the New York Giants with a 27-yard pass to wide receiver to Luther Burde...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Returning to face Giants Burden (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact After missing one game in concussion protocol, Burden is back to fill his usual role as the No. 4 receiver and (at times) kick returner. He's shown flashes of the talent that made him a top-50 pick in April, but the Bears seem pleased with Olamide Zaccheaus as their No. 3 receiver for now.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in another full practice Burden (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Though Bears head coach Ben Johnson hasn't yet confirmed that Burden has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, all signs point to the rookie wideout being able to play this Sunday against the Giants. After sitting out the Bears' Week 9 win over the Bengals while recovering from the head injury, Burden has turned in two full practices to kick off Week 10 prep. Meanwhile, fellow wideouts DJ Moore (hip/groin) and Rome Odunze (ankle/heel) were limited Thursday, so Burden could have a clear path to a top-three role if either or both of Moore and Odunze aren't available Sunday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as full participant Burden (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Burden appears to be near gaining clearance from the NFL's concussion protocol, the last step of which involves consultation with an independent neurologist. The rookie second-round pick was unable to suit up Week 9 versus the Bengals due to his injury. Meanwhile, both DJ Moore (hip/groin) and Rome Odunze (ankle/heel) missed Wednesday's practice, though both managed to play through their injuries versus Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing in Week 9 Burden (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Cincinnati.

Impact Burden suffered a concussion during this past Sunday's loss at Baltimore and wasn't able to practice in any capacity during Week 9 prep. With no progress to speak of yet through the protocol for head injuries, he could be in danger of missing multiple contests. Meanwhile, the rest of the Bears' banged-up wide receivers don't have designations going into the weekend, meaning Rome Odunze (heel), DJ Moore (hip/groin) and Olamide Zaccheaus (knee) all are poised for their typical roles in the passing game.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for another practice Burden (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Since exiting this past Sunday's loss to the Ravens with a concussion, Burden hasn't made enough progress through the NFL's five-step protocol to take part in any on-field work. At this stage, Burden appears to be facing an uphill battle to play this weekend in Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Doesn't practice Wednesday Burden (concussion) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Burden didn't return to this past Sunday's loss at Baltimore after being concussed early in the third quarter. He was joined as a non-participant Wednesday by fellow WRs Rome Odunze (heel), DJ Moore (hip/groin) and Olamide Zaccheaus (knee). Burden himself will need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to have a chance to play Sunday at Cincinnati, but a DNP to begin Week 9 prep isn't exactly a great sign for upcoming active status.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with concussion Burden has been ruled out with a concussion in Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.comreports.

Impact Burden went to the locker room after Chicago's first drive of the third quarter and has been ruled out for the rest of the game. The 21-year-old rookie has 12 receptions for 172 yards and one touchdown this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in win Burden caught one pass for 22 yards in the Bears' 26-14 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Burden had 51 yards last week and 101 yards in Week 3, so he's becoming more of a factor in the Bears offense. Still, his inconsistency makes him a player to selectively use in fantasy lineups until his weekly targets increase.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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