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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ricky Pearsall vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Ricky Pearsall's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy play this season.

Rome Odunze has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (10.3 to 7.8), and Rome Odunze's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ricky Pearsall is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRSan Francisco 49ers#52

Ricky Pearsall

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRChicago Bears#28PPG LEADER

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Ricky Pearsall

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

7.8 PPG10.3 PPG

9 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Ricky Pearsall: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #52 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ricky Pearsall is producing at 35% 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.

Ricky Pearsall vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Ricky Pearsall (San Francisco 49ers) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.8 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Rome Odunze (Chicago Bears) came in at 10.3 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Rome Odunze carries a 2.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Rome Odunze saw 90 targets in 2025, while Ricky Pearsall drew 53. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Rome Odunze, even in weeks where Ricky Pearsall posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ricky Pearsall sits Week 8 while Rome Odunze is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Ricky Pearsall (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Rome Odunze outscored Ricky Pearsall by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rome Odunze played 12 games in 2025 compared to Ricky Pearsall's 9. That durability gap means Rome Odunze contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rome Odunze saw 90 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ricky Pearsall vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ricky Pearsall	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	10.3
Games Played	9	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	124
Receptions	36	44
Rec/Game	4.0	3.7
Receiving Yards	528	661
Rec Yds/Game	58.7	55.1
Receiving TDs	0	6
Targets	53	90
Target Share/Game	5.9	7.5
Age	25	24
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rome Odunze holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.3 points per game. Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ricky Pearsall or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Ricky Pearsall's 7.8 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 Ricky Pearsall and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Ricky Pearsall and Rome Odunze's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ricky Pearsall (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ricky Pearsall or Rome Odunze a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze outscored Ricky Pearsall by 2.5 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.