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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rome Odunze vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Rome Odunze and Stefon Diggs are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRChicago Bears#28PPG LEADER

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRNew England Patriots#30

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Rome Odunze

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

10.3 PPG9.9 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rome Odunze is producing at 47% of elite pace and Stefon Diggs at 45%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Rome Odunze vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Rome Odunze and Stefon Diggs is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG with the Chicago Bears across 12 games, and Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 with the New England Patriots in 17.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Rome Odunze turned 90 targets into 661 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Stefon Diggs converted 102 looks into 1013 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Rome Odunze has his bye in Week 10, and Stefon Diggs rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling 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: Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Rome Odunze outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs 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.
•Stefon Diggs saw 102 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 Stefon Diggs (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rome Odunze vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rome Odunze	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	9.9
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	168
Receptions	44	85
Rec/Game	3.7	5.0
Receiving Yards	661	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	55.1	59.6
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	90	102
Target Share/Game	7.5	6.0
Age	24	32
Experience	1 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

10.3 PPG for Rome Odunze versus 9.9 for Stefon Diggs 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 Rome Odunze or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 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 Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Rome Odunze and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rome Odunze or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze outscored Stefon Diggs by 0.4 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.