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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rome Odunze vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Troy Franklin's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy play this season.

Rome Odunze is the better play on a neutral week. 10.3 PPG with 661 yards gives a reliable baseline. Troy Franklin at 8.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Rome Odunze higher, but do not fade Troy Franklin entirely.

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

WRDenver Broncos#44

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Rome Odunze

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

10.3 PPG8.5 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rome Odunze is producing at 47% of elite pace and Troy Franklin at 39%. That ranking gap means Rome Odunze carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rome Odunze vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Rome Odunze and Troy Franklin is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears wide receiver put up 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Troy Franklin of the Denver Broncos averaged 8.5 in 17. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Rome Odunze, 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 Troy Franklin converted 104 looks into 709 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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. Troy Franklin (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Rome Odunze outscored Troy Franklin by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Troy Franklin 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.
•Troy Franklin saw 104 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rome Odunze vs Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rome Odunze	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	8.5
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	145
Receptions	44	65
Rec/Game	3.7	3.8
Receiving Yards	661	709
Rec Yds/Game	55.1	41.7
Receiving TDs	6	6
Targets	90	104
Target Share/Game	7.5	6.1
Age	24	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

10.3 PPG for Rome Odunze versus 8.5 for Troy Franklin 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 Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Troy Franklin's 8.5 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 Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

Do Rome Odunze and Troy Franklin share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Rome Odunze and Troy Franklin share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Rome Odunze or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze outscored Troy Franklin 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.