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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rome Odunze vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Rome Odunze's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Zay Flowers has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (11.8 to 10.3), and Zay Flowers's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Rome Odunze is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

WRBaltimore Ravens#15PPG LEADER

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Rome Odunze

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

10.3 PPG11.8 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rome Odunze is producing at 47% of elite pace and Zay Flowers at 54%. That ranking gap means Zay Flowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rome Odunze vs Zay Flowers: 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. Zay Flowers (Baltimore Ravens) came in at 11.8 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Zay Flowers carries a 1.5-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.

Target volume is the story here. Zay Flowers saw 118 targets in 2025, while Rome Odunze drew 90. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Zay Flowers, even in weeks where Rome Odunze posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Rome Odunze is off Week 10 and Zay Flowers Week 13. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Zay Flowers outscored Rome Odunze by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Zay Flowers 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.
•Zay Flowers saw 118 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 Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rome Odunze	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	11.8
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	201
Receptions	44	86
Rec/Game	3.7	5.1
Receiving Yards	661	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	55.1	71.2
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	90	118
Target Share/Game	7.5	6.9
Age	24	25
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zay Flowers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.8 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 Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 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 Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Rome Odunze and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rome Odunze or Zay Flowers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Zay Flowers outscored Rome Odunze by 1.5 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.