Jakobi Meyers vs Rome Odunze: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Jakobi Meyers and Rome Odunze for your lineup, you are not alone. Jakobi Meyers finished the 2025 season at 8.6 PPG for the Jacksonville Jaguars (16 games), and Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 for the Chicago Bears (12 games).
That 1.7-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. Jakobi Meyers turned 110 targets into 835 yards and 3 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: Jakobi Meyers sits Week 12 while Rome Odunze is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
