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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Elic Ayomanor vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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. Elic Ayomanor at 6.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Rome Odunze higher, but do not fade Elic Ayomanor entirely.

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

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WRTennessee Titans#99

Elic Ayomanor

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

515

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRChicago Bears#28PPG LEADER

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Elic Ayomanor

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

6.0 PPG10.3 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: 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, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% 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.

Elic Ayomanor vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Elic Ayomanor and Rome Odunze for your lineup, you are not alone. Elic Ayomanor finished the 2025 season at 6.0 PPG for the Tennessee Titans (16 games), and Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 for the Chicago Bears (12 games).

That 4.3-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Elic Ayomanor turned 89 targets into 515 yards and 4 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: Elic Ayomanor sits Week 5 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

Rome Odunze is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Elic Ayomanor is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Elic Ayomanor (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 Elic Ayomanor by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Elic Ayomanor 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

Elic Ayomanor vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Elic Ayomanor	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	10.3
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	96	124
Receptions	41	44
Rec/Game	2.6	3.7
Receiving Yards	515	661
Rec Yds/Game	32.2	55.1
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	89	90
Target Share/Game	5.6	7.5
Age	22	24
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Rome Odunze at 10.3 PPG, 4.3 points per game above Elic Ayomanor's 6.0. 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 Elic Ayomanor or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 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 4.3 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Rome Odunze's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Elic Ayomanor or Rome Odunze a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze outscored Elic Ayomanor by 4.3 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.