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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to DJ Moore's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy play this season.

Rome Odunze has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (10.3 to 8.7), and Rome Odunze's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. DJ Moore is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRChicago Bears#41

DJ Moore

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

682

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

DJ Moore

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

8.7 PPG10.3 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% 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.

DJ Moore vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. DJ Moore (Chicago Bears) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.7 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Rome Odunze (Chicago Bears) came in at 10.3 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Rome Odunze carries a 1.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DJ Moore turned 85 targets into 682 yards and 6 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.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: DJ Moore (age 29) 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?

•Rome Odunze outscored DJ Moore by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means DJ Moore contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•DJ Moore scored 8 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 5 years younger than DJ Moore (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	10.3
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	124
Receptions	50	44
Rec/Game	2.9	3.7
Receiving Yards	682	661
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	55.1
Receiving TDs	6	6
Targets	85	90
Target Share/Game	5.0	7.5
Age	29	24
Experience	7 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rome Odunze holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.3 points per game. DJ Moore averaged 8.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DJ Moore or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to DJ Moore's 8.7 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 DJ Moore and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 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 1.6 points per game.

Do DJ Moore and Rome Odunze share a bye week?▾

Yes, both DJ Moore 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 DJ Moore or Rome Odunze a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze outscored DJ Moore by 1.6 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.