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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mike Evans vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Mike Evans's 8.7 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. Mike Evans at 8.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Rome Odunze higher, but do not fade Mike Evans entirely.

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

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRChicago Bears#28PPG LEADER

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Mike Evans

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

8.7 PPG10.3 PPG

8 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Mike Evans is producing at 40% 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.

Mike Evans vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Mike Evans and Rome Odunze is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver put up 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 8 games; Rome Odunze of the Chicago Bears averaged 10.3 in 12. A 1.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.6 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.

Target volume is the story here. Rome Odunze saw 90 targets in 2025, while Mike Evans drew 62. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Rome Odunze, even in weeks where Mike Evans posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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: Mike Evans (age 32) 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 Mike Evans by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rome Odunze played 12 games in 2025 compared to Mike Evans's 8. That durability gap means Rome Odunze 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.
•Rome Odunze saw 90 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Rome Odunze is 8 years younger than Mike Evans (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mike Evans vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mike Evans	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	10.3
Games Played	8	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	124
Receptions	30	44
Rec/Game	3.8	3.7
Receiving Yards	368	661
Rec Yds/Game	46.0	55.1
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	62	90
Target Share/Game	7.8	7.5
Age	32	24
Experience	11 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

10.3 PPG for Rome Odunze versus 8.7 for Mike Evans 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 Mike Evans or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 Mike Evans and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Mike Evans averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

Do Mike Evans and Rome Odunze share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Mike Evans and Rome Odunze share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Mike Evans or Rome Odunze a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze outscored Mike Evans by 1.6 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.