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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Rome Odunze's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Courtland Sutton and Rome Odunze are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

WRChicago Bears#28

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

10.7 PPG10.3 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% of elite pace and Rome Odunze at 47%. That ranking gap means Courtland Sutton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Courtland Sutton vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Courtland Sutton finished the 2025 season at 10.7 PPG over 17 games with the Denver Broncos, while Rome Odunze clocked in at 10.3 across 12 appearances for the Chicago Bears. A 0.4-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025, while Rome Odunze drew 90. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Courtland Sutton, even in weeks where Rome Odunze 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: Courtland Sutton (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?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Rome Odunze by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 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 Courtland Sutton (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	10.3
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	124
Receptions	74	44
Rec/Game	4.4	3.7
Receiving Yards	1,017	661
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	55.1
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	124	90
Target Share/Game	7.3	7.5
Age	30	24
Experience	7 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Courtland Sutton at 10.7 PPG, 0.4 points per game above Rome Odunze's 10.3. 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 Courtland Sutton or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 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 0.4 points per game.

Do Courtland Sutton and Rome Odunze share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Courtland Sutton 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 Courtland Sutton or Rome Odunze a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton outscored Rome Odunze by 0.4 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.