Luther Burden III

Luther Burden III caught 3-of-4 targets for 35 yards in Chicago's 19-16 loss to Detroit on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Coming off his best game of the year last week against San Francisco, Burden III was targeted just four times on Sunday. He was removed from the injury report late in the week, so the Bears likely took it easy on their star rookie receiver. He should play a more significant role in the opening round of the playoffs next weekend.

Luther Burden III has been removed from the injury report for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Fantasy Impact

Burden will be good to go despite injuring his quad late last week. The Bears figure to be playing to win to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC.

Luther Burden III is "hopeful" for Week 18's game against the Lions.

Fantasy Impact

Burden was carted off the field following last Sunday's loss against the 49ers. It was not considered serious after he underwent testing on Monday. He should be good to go in the playoffs.

Luther Burden III (quad) will undergo testing on the quad injury he suffered on the final play of Sunday night football. It’s not expected to be a serious injury.

Fantasy Impact

Burden was having himself a great day against the 49ers defense, but the injury put a further dampening on a tough loss. Fantasy managers will need to monitor his status as testing reveals further details.

Luther Burden III hauled in eight of his nine targets for 138 yards and one touchdown in the Bears' 42-38 Week 17 loss to the 49ers.

Fantasy Impact

Burden III capitalized on increased involvement in the Chicago passing attack with fellow wideouts Rome Odunze (foot) and Olamide Zaccheaus (illness) sidelined for head coach Ben Johnson, recording over 100 receiving yards for the first time in his last 11 games. The wideout will look to close out the season with another impactful performance against the Detroit Lions in Week 18.