Josh Downs vs Rome Odunze: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Josh Downs and Rome Odunze is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Indianapolis Colts wide receiver put up 6.7 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Rome Odunze of the Chicago Bears averaged 10.3 in 12. A 3.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 3.6 points favors Rome Odunze, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Josh Downs turned 88 targets into 566 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.
Josh Downs has his bye in Week 14, and Rome Odunze rests in Week 7. 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.
