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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rome Odunze vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Rome Odunze's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Zach Charbonnet (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Rome Odunze (10.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

RBSeattle Seahawks#28PPG LEADER

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Rome Odunze

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

10.3 PPG10.7 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Rome Odunze vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Rome Odunze (WR, Chicago Bears) against Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seattle Seahawks) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Rome Odunze has his bye in Week 10, Zach Charbonnet in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Rome Odunze by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Zach Charbonnet contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zach Charbonnet scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Rome Odunze saw 90 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 Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rome Odunze	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	10.7
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	171
Rushing Yards	0	730
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	45.6
Rushing TDs	0	12
Receptions	44	20
Receiving Yards	661	144
Targets	90	24
Total TDs	6	12
Age	24	25
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zach Charbonnet holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.7 points per game. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 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 Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 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 Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Rome Odunze and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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