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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy play this season.

Rome Odunze is the better play on a neutral week. 10.3 PPG with 661 yards gives a reliable baseline. Chris Godwin Jr. at 7.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Rome Odunze higher, but do not fade Chris Godwin Jr. entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRChicago Bears#28PPG LEADER

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

7.4 PPG10.3 PPG

9 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% 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.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Chris Godwin Jr. and Rome Odunze for your lineup, you are not alone. Chris Godwin Jr. finished the 2025 season at 7.4 PPG for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9 games), and Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 for the Chicago Bears (12 games).

That 2.9-point weekly advantage for Rome Odunze is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Rome Odunze saw 90 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Rome Odunze, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Rome Odunze outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rome Odunze played 12 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Rome Odunze 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.
•Rome Odunze is 6 years younger than Chris Godwin Jr. (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	10.3
Games Played	9	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	124
Receptions	33	44
Rec/Game	3.7	3.7
Receiving Yards	360	661
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	55.1
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	51	90
Target Share/Game	5.7	7.5
Age	30	24
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Rome Odunze at 10.3 PPG, 2.9 points per game above Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Godwin Jr. or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

Do Chris Godwin Jr. and Rome Odunze share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Chris Godwin Jr. and Rome Odunze share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Rome Odunze a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 2.9 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.