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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Bijan Robinson vs Rome Odunze

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Bijan Robinson (19.5 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBAtlanta Falcons#3PPG LEADER

Bijan Robinson

PPG

19.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,478

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

820

Bye

Week 5

WRChicago Bears#28

Rome Odunze

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

661

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Bijan Robinson

Rome Odunze

Head to Head

19.5 PPG10.3 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Bijan Robinson vs Rome Odunze: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bijan Robinson (RB, Atlanta Falcons) against Rome Odunze (WR, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Rome Odunze posted 10.3 PPG across 12 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Bijan Robinson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Rome Odunze is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bijan Robinson (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Rome Odunze (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Bijan Robinson outscored Rome Odunze by a projected 156 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bijan Robinson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Bijan Robinson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bijan Robinson scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Bijan Robinson caught 79 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 5 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatRobinsonOdunze

PPG (Half-PPR)19.510.3

Games Played1712

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)332124

Rushing Yards1,4780

Rush Yds/Game86.90.0

Rushing TDs70

Receptions7944

Receiving Yards820661

Targets10390

Total TDs116

Age2423

Experience2 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 5

Summary

Bijan Robinson outscored Rome Odunze by 9.2 PPG in 2025 (19.5 to 10.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bijan Robinson or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 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 Bijan Robinson and Rome Odunze average in 2025?▾

Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 9.2 points per game.

Do Bijan Robinson and Rome Odunze share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Bijan Robinson and Rome Odunze share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.