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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Higgins vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 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 3.9-PPG advantage is real (10.3 to 6.4), and Rome Odunze's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jayden Higgins is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRHouston Texans#99

Jayden Higgins

PPG

6.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRChicago Bears#28PPG LEADER

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jayden Higgins

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

6.4 PPG10.3 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Higgins: 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, Jayden Higgins is producing at 29% 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.

Jayden Higgins vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Jayden Higgins and Rome Odunze are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG across 17 games with the Houston Texans, while Rome Odunze posted 10.3 PPG in 12 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 3.9-PPG gap gives Rome Odunze the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jayden Higgins turned 68 targets into 525 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.

Jayden Higgins has his bye in Week 14, and Rome Odunze rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Rome Odunze at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jayden Higgins is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jayden Higgins (age 23) 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 Jayden Higgins by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Jayden Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jayden Higgins scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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

Jayden Higgins vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Higgins	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.4	10.3
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	124
Receptions	41	44
Rec/Game	2.4	3.7
Receiving Yards	525	661
Rec Yds/Game	30.9	55.1
Receiving TDs	6	6
Targets	68	90
Target Share/Game	4.0	7.5
Age	23	24
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

Rome Odunze outscored Jayden Higgins by 3.9 PPG in 2025 (10.3 to 6.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jayden Higgins or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 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 Jayden Higgins and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 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 3.9 points per game.

When are Jayden Higgins and Rome Odunze's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jayden Higgins or Rome Odunze a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze outscored Jayden Higgins by 3.9 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.