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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Rome Odunze (10.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zach Ertz (7.8 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.

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

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Rome Odunze

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

10.3 PPG7.8 PPG

12 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Zach Ertz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 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 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Rome Odunze vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Rome Odunze (WR, Chicago Bears) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Zach Ertz posted 7.8 PPG across 13 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 Ertz in Week 7. 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 Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Rome Odunze outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Ertz played 13 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Zach Ertz 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 11 years younger than Zach Ertz (24 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rome Odunze vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rome Odunze	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	7.8
Games Played	12	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	101
Receptions	44	50
Rec/Game	3.7	3.8
Receiving Yards	661	504
Rec Yds/Game	55.1	38.8
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	90	72
Target Share/Game	7.5	5.5
Age	24	35
Experience	1 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Rome Odunze at 10.3 PPG, 2.5 points per game above Zach Ertz's 7.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rome Odunze or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Zach Ertz's 7.8 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 Ertz average in 2025?▾

Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

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

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