Khalil Shakir vs Rome Odunze: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Khalil Shakir and Rome Odunze is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills wide receiver put up 8.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Rome Odunze of the Chicago Bears averaged 10.3 in 12. A 2.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.2 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. Khalil Shakir turned 95 targets into 719 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.
One scheduling note: Khalil Shakir is off Week 12 and Rome Odunze Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
