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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Rome Odunze's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

Brandon Aiyuk is the better play on a neutral week. 11.8 PPG with 762 yards gives a reliable baseline. Rome Odunze at 10.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brandon Aiyuk higher, but do not fade Rome Odunze entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRSan Francisco 49ers#99PPG LEADER

Brandon Aiyuk

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

762

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

WRChicago Bears#28

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

11.8 PPG10.3 PPG

13 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Rome Odunze at 47%. That ranking gap means Rome Odunze carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brandon Aiyuk and Rome Odunze is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver put up 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Rome Odunze of the Chicago Bears averaged 10.3 in 12. A 1.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.5 points favors Brandon Aiyuk, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Brandon Aiyuk turned 82 targets into 762 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Rome Odunze converted 90 looks into 661 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brandon Aiyuk sits Week 9 while Rome Odunze is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Brandon Aiyuk (age 27) 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?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Rome Odunze by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brandon Aiyuk played 13 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Brandon Aiyuk contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rome Odunze scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Rome Odunze saw 90 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	10.3
Games Played	13	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	124
Receptions	58	44
Rec/Game	4.5	3.7
Receiving Yards	762	661
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	55.1
Receiving TDs	5	6
Targets	82	90
Target Share/Game	6.3	7.5
Age	-	24
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 10

Summary

11.8 PPG for Brandon Aiyuk versus 10.3 for Rome Odunze in 2025. The baseline favors Brandon Aiyuk, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 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 Brandon Aiyuk and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Rome Odunze's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Rome Odunze a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Rome Odunze by 1.5 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.