Rashee Rice vs Rome Odunze: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Rashee Rice and Rome Odunze is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver put up 15.5 PPG in 2025 over 8 games; Rome Odunze of the Chicago Bears averaged 10.3 in 12. A 5.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 5.2 points favors Rashee Rice, 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. Rashee Rice turned 78 targets into 571 yards and 5 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: Rashee Rice is off Week 6 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.
