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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rome Odunze vs Tee HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Rome Odunze's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Tee Higgins is the better play on a neutral week. 12.1 PPG with 846 yards gives a reliable baseline. Rome Odunze at 10.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tee Higgins higher, but do not fade Rome Odunze entirely.

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

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WRChicago Bears#28

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Rome Odunze

Tee Higgins

Head to Head

10.3 PPG12.1 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rome Odunze is producing at 47% of elite pace and Tee Higgins at 55%. That ranking gap means Tee Higgins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rome Odunze vs Tee Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Rome Odunze and Tee Higgins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears wide receiver put up 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 12.1 in 15. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Tee Higgins, 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. Rome Odunze turned 90 targets into 661 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Tee Higgins converted 98 looks into 846 yards and 11 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Rome Odunze is off Week 10 and Tee Higgins Week 6. 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

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. Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored Rome Odunze by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tee Higgins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Tee Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tee Higgins scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tee Higgins saw 98 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 Tee Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rome Odunze	Tee Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	12.1
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	182
Receptions	44	59
Rec/Game	3.7	3.9
Receiving Yards	661	846
Rec Yds/Game	55.1	56.4
Receiving TDs	6	11
Targets	90	98
Target Share/Game	7.5	6.5
Age	24	27
Experience	1 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

12.1 PPG for Tee Higgins versus 10.3 for Rome Odunze in 2025. The baseline favors Tee Higgins, 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 Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 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 Rome Odunze and Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Rome Odunze and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rome Odunze or Tee Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins outscored Rome Odunze by 1.8 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.