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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

RJ Harvey vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Rome Odunze's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, RJ Harvey (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Rome Odunze (10.3 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.

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

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RBDenver Broncos#27PPG LEADER

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

WRChicago Bears#28

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

RJ Harvey

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

10.8 PPG10.3 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (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) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

RJ Harvey vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Comparing RJ Harvey (RB, Denver Broncos) against Rome Odunze (WR, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 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.

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: RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•RJ Harvey outscored Rome Odunze by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•RJ Harvey played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means RJ Harvey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•RJ Harvey scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•RJ Harvey caught 47 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

RJ Harvey vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	RJ Harvey	Rome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	10.3
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	184	124
Rushing Yards	540	0
Rush Yds/Game	31.8	0.0
Rushing TDs	7	0
Receptions	47	44
Receiving Yards	356	661
Targets	58	90
Total TDs	12	6
Age	25	24
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor RJ Harvey at 10.8 PPG, 0.5 points per game above Rome Odunze's 10.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start RJ Harvey or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, RJ Harvey has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Rome Odunze's 10.3 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 RJ Harvey and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 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 0.5 points per game.

Do RJ Harvey and Rome Odunze share a bye week?▾

Yes, both RJ Harvey and Rome Odunze share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.