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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mark Andrews vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Mark Andrews's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Rome Odunze (10.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Mark Andrews (6.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TEBaltimore Ravens#27

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRChicago Bears#28PPG LEADER

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Mark Andrews

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

6.3 PPG10.3 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Mark Andrews vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Mark Andrews (TE, Baltimore Ravens) against Rome Odunze (WR, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Rome Odunze posted 10.3 PPG across 12 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Mark Andrews has his bye in Week 13, Rome Odunze in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Rome Odunze is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mark Andrews is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Rome Odunze outscored Mark Andrews by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Mark Andrews contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Mark Andrews scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Rome Odunze saw 90 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Rome Odunze is 6 years younger than Mark Andrews (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mark Andrews vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mark Andrews	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	10.3
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	124
Receptions	48	44
Rec/Game	2.8	3.7
Receiving Yards	422	661
Rec Yds/Game	24.8	55.1
Receiving TDs	5	6
Targets	70	90
Target Share/Game	4.1	7.5
Age	30	24
Experience	7 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 10

Summary

10.3 PPG for Rome Odunze versus 6.3 for Mark Andrews in 2025. The baseline favors Rome Odunze, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mark Andrews or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Mark Andrews's 6.3 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 Mark Andrews and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 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 4.0 points per game.

When are Mark Andrews and Rome Odunze's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.