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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colston Loveland vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Rome Odunze (10.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Colston Loveland (8.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

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

Colston Loveland

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

8.5 PPG10.3 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Colston Loveland vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) against Rome Odunze (WR, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Rome Odunze posted 10.3 PPG across 12 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

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: Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Rome Odunze outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Colston Loveland scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Rome Odunze saw 90 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colston Loveland vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colston Loveland	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	10.3
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	124
Receptions	58	44
Rec/Game	3.6	3.7
Receiving Yards	713	661
Rec Yds/Game	44.6	55.1
Receiving TDs	6	6
Targets	82	90
Target Share/Game	5.1	7.5
Age	22	24
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Rome Odunze at 10.3 PPG, 1.8 points per game above Colston Loveland's 8.5. 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 Colston Loveland or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Colston Loveland's 8.5 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 Colston Loveland and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

Do Colston Loveland and Rome Odunze share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Colston Loveland and Rome Odunze share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.