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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rome Odunze vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Rome Odunze and Terry McLaurin are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-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

WRWashington Commanders#35

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Rome Odunze

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

10.3 PPG9.5 PPG

12 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rome Odunze is producing at 47% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Rome Odunze carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rome Odunze vs Terry McLaurin: The Full Breakdown

Rome Odunze (10.3 PPG) and Terry McLaurin (9.5 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Rome Odunze played 12 games for the Chicago Bears; Terry McLaurin suited up 10 times for the Washington Commanders.

A 0.8-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Rome Odunze saw 90 targets in 2025, while Terry McLaurin drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Rome Odunze, even in weeks where Terry McLaurin posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Rome Odunze sits Week 10 while Terry McLaurin is off Week 7. 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: Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Rome Odunze outscored Terry McLaurin by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rome Odunze played 12 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. That durability gap means Rome Odunze 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.
•Rome Odunze is 6 years younger than Terry McLaurin (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rome Odunze vs Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rome Odunze	Terry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	9.5
Games Played	12	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	95
Receptions	44	38
Rec/Game	3.7	3.8
Receiving Yards	661	582
Rec Yds/Game	55.1	58.2
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	90	60
Target Share/Game	7.5	6.0
Age	24	30
Experience	1 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

10.3 PPG for Rome Odunze versus 9.5 for Terry McLaurin 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 Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Rome Odunze and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Terry McLaurin (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rome Odunze or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze outscored Terry McLaurin by 0.8 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.