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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jakobi Meyers vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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. Jakobi Meyers at 8.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Rome Odunze higher, but do not fade Jakobi Meyers entirely.

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

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#42

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

WRChicago Bears#28PPG LEADER

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jakobi Meyers

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

8.6 PPG10.3 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jakobi Meyers is producing at 39% 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.

Jakobi Meyers vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

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 7 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

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: Jakobi Meyers (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 Jakobi Meyers by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jakobi Meyers played 16 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Jakobi Meyers 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.
•Jakobi Meyers saw 110 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 Jakobi Meyers (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jakobi Meyers vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jakobi Meyers	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.6	10.3
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	124
Receptions	75	44
Rec/Game	4.7	3.7
Receiving Yards	835	661
Rec Yds/Game	52.2	55.1
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	110	90
Target Share/Game	6.9	7.5
Age	29	24
Experience	6 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Rome Odunze at 10.3 PPG, 1.7 points per game above Jakobi Meyers's 8.6. 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 Jakobi Meyers or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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 Jakobi Meyers and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 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 1.7 points per game.

When are Jakobi Meyers and Rome Odunze's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jakobi Meyers (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jakobi Meyers or Rome Odunze a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze outscored Jakobi Meyers by 1.7 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.