Fantasy analysts weigh target share for receivers Burden and Washington

Fantasy football analysts are evaluating receiver roles for the start of the 2026 season. Luther Burden III enters the week as a top-20 ranked wide receiver despite missing time during the preseason due to injury. He is projected to receive a significant target share in the Bears offense alongside teammates Colston Loveland and Rome Odunze. Meanwhile, Parker Washington is expected to command a larger share of team targets in Jacksonville, where he competes for volume with Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, and Brenton Strange. Projections suggest both players will see increased opportunities after finishing the 2026 campaign with momentum. Analysts remain split on which player offers more reliability as a starter for league managers in the opening week.

• 1:16 AMCBS Sports — Fantasy football Week 1 WR preview: Luther Burden III a top-20 play despite lengthy preseason absence