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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rome Odunze vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 3.1-PPG advantage is real (10.3 to 7.2), and Rome Odunze's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ryan Flournoy 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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WRChicago Bears#28PPG LEADER

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRDallas Cowboys#55

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Rome Odunze

Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

10.3 PPG7.2 PPG

12 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rome Odunze is producing at 47% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means Rome Odunze carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rome Odunze vs Ryan Flournoy: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Rome Odunze (Chicago Bears) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.3 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Ryan Flournoy (Dallas Cowboys) came in at 7.2 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Rome Odunze carries a 3.1-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 Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Rome Odunze, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Rome Odunze is off Week 10 and Ryan Flournoy Week 14. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Rome Odunze at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Ryan Flournoy is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rome Odunze outscored Ryan Flournoy by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ryan Flournoy played 13 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Ryan Flournoy 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rome Odunze vs Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rome Odunze	Ryan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	7.2
Games Played	12	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	94
Receptions	44	40
Rec/Game	3.7	3.1
Receiving Yards	661	475
Rec Yds/Game	55.1	36.5
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	90	56
Target Share/Game	7.5	4.3
Age	24	26
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rome Odunze holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.3 points per game. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 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 Rome Odunze or Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 Rome Odunze and Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?▾

Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Rome Odunze and Ryan Flournoy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Ryan Flournoy (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rome Odunze or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze outscored Ryan Flournoy by 3.1 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.