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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Rome Odunze's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.6 PPG and 1,410 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Rome Odunze (10.3 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Amon-Ra St. Brown as the starter and Rome Odunze as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Amon-Ra St. Brown

PPG

15.6

Games

Rec

117

Rec Yds

1,401

Rec TDs

Targets

172

Bye

Week 6

WRChicago Bears#28

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

15.6 PPG10.3 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Rome Odunze at 47%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Rome Odunze are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG across 17 games with the Detroit Lions, while Rome Odunze posted 10.3 PPG in 12 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 5.3-PPG gap gives Amon-Ra St. Brown the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while Rome Odunze drew 90. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Rome Odunze posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Amon-Ra St. Brown is off Week 6 and Rome Odunze Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Amon-Ra St. Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Rome Odunze is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Rome Odunze by a projected 90 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	10.3
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	124
Receptions	117	44
Rec/Game	6.9	3.7
Receiving Yards	1,401	661
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	55.1
Receiving TDs	11	6
Targets	172	90
Target Share/Game	10.1	7.5
Age	26	24
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Rome Odunze by 5.3 PPG in 2025 (15.6 to 10.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Rome Odunze's 10.3 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Amon-Ra St. Brown and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

When are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Rome Odunze's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown or Rome Odunze a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Rome Odunze by 5.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.