Whether it was a rookie breakout game, a veteran carving out a bigger role or an injury opening the door for a new opportunity elsewhere in Week 15, these early waiver wire adds can influence one’s fantasy football outlook as the playoffs are right around the corner.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III shows off his elusiveness in the cold for a 14-yard gain from quarterback Caleb Williams against Cleveland Browns.

Luther Burden III and the Chicago Bears will meet the Cleveland Browns in Week 15, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Soldier Field. Game Time: 1 p.m. Burden is not on the injury report this week. Burden's 40 targets have led to 30 catches for 395 yards (32.9 per game) and one score.

The Chicago Bears entered halftime of their intradivisional late-afternoon matchup at the Green Bay Packers down 14-3. And there was a massive incident towards the end of the first half.

Chicago turns to rookie Luther Burden III as Rome Odunze is ruled out vs. Green Bay, creating a massive void in the Bears’ passing game and playoff push.

Right now, Burden owns a 76.9 Pro Football Focus grade this season, which is second only to Tetairoa McMillian among rookie receivers with at least 29 targets this season. That’s not bad for a guy who only started getting consistent burn within the last month or so.

D'Andre Swift picks up a first down with a 6-yard run on third-and-5. Caleb Williams finds a wide open Luther Burden III, who runs after the catch for a 40-yard gain. Luther Burden III catches the ball and makes a series of moves to pick up 14 yards.