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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rome Odunze vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 3.4-PPG advantage is real (10.3 to 6.9), and Rome Odunze's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Lockett 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

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Rome Odunze

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

10.3 PPG6.9 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rome Odunze is producing at 47% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means Rome Odunze carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rome Odunze vs Tyler Lockett: 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. Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) came in at 6.9 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Rome Odunze carries a 3.4-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Rome Odunze turned 90 targets into 661 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Tyler Lockett converted 72 looks into 548 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Rome Odunze at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Tyler Lockett 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. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rome Odunze outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Lockett played 15 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Tyler Lockett 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.
•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 Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rome Odunze	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	6.9
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	104
Receptions	44	48
Rec/Game	3.7	3.2
Receiving Yards	661	548
Rec Yds/Game	55.1	36.5
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	90	72
Target Share/Game	7.5	4.8
Age	24	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rome Odunze holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.3 points per game. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

Do Rome Odunze and Tyler Lockett share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Rome Odunze and Tyler Lockett 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 Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze outscored Tyler Lockett by 3.4 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.