Rome Odunze Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 214 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R1, #9
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 9.3
- Pos rank
- WR38
- Rostered
- 87%
Week 5 at Packers, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 16th vs. WRs, neutral
Rome Odunze Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
WR38 · Depth
Scoring rate
9.3 PPG
Played
4 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Share (Team) | 16.1% | 16.1% | 0% |
| Targets/G | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Team Pass Att/Gteam | 33.0 | 33.0 | 0% |
Rome Odunze's 2026 Season, Week by Week
4 games played: one mid-range start and three busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 2, Loss,vs MIN,7.3,WR49
- Week 3, Win,vs PHI,7.4,WR60
- Week 4, Win,vs NYJ,15.4,WR21
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,at GB,NeutralPackers vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at ATL,FavorableFalcons vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 22,vs NE,NeutralPatriots vs. WRs
- Week 8, Nov 2,at SEA,ToughSeahawks vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Rome Odunze?
Odunze is averaging 9.3 PPR points per game through 4 games, with 14 catches for 233 yards and 0 TD on 20 targets. That ranks WR38, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His yards per target (11.7) is in the 92nd percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his target share (16.4%) is the weakest, in the 39th. His quarterback has been Caleb Williams.
His best week was WR21 in Week 4 against the Jets (15.4 points); his worst, WR60 in Week 3 against the Eagles (7.4). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Falcons (6th vs. WRs) in Week 6 and the Lions (1st vs. WRs) in Week 12.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Odunze ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
16.4%39th percentile, below average
Yards per target
11.792nd percentile, above average
Catch rate
70.0%68th percentile, about average
Fantasy points per target
1.8659th percentile, about average
Rome Odunze 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Panthers | W 59–37 | 7.2 | WR54 |
| 2 | vs Vikings | L 3–9 | 7.3 | WR49 |
| 3 | vs Eagles | W 27–7 | 7.4 | WR60 |
| 4 | vs Jets | W 23–12 | 15.4 | WR21 |
| Total | 3–1 | 37.3 | WR38 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHI | 4 | 20 | 14 | 233 | 0 | 37.3 | 9.3 | - |
| 2025 | CHI | 12 | 90 | 44 | 661 | 6 | 146.1 | 12.2 | WR41 |
| 2024 | CHI | 17 | 101 | 54 | 734 | 3 | 144.9 | 8.5 | WR49 |
| Career | 33 | 211 | 112 | 1,628 | 9 | 328.3 | 9.9 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
That catch-rate dip screams positive regression, especially with another year of Caleb Williams rapport ahead. The counter is volume: a crowded route tree featuring Loveland and Burden caps his ceiling, and his draft cost near the WR29 range bakes that in. Treat him as a touchdown-leveraged WR2 whose efficiency, not target count, drives the payoff. Behind him on the depth chart: Jahdae Walker. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 5. Injury history
- 2025left foot5 games
- 2024kneePlayed through
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Rome Odunze Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Rome Odunze in Week 5?
Rome Odunze is depth in most leagues for Week 5 at the Packers, as the WR38 in PPR points per game this season (9.3 a game). The Packers rank 16th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Odunze.
How many fantasy points is Rome Odunze averaging in 2026?
Rome Odunze is averaging 9.3 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 37.3 points across 4 games. His last game produced 15.4 points.
Where does Rome Odunze rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Rome Odunze ranks WR38 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR44 in total points, through 4 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Rome Odunze worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Rome Odunze is a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 87% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Rome Odunze's fantasy football role?
Rome Odunze is the Bears' starting WR, with Jahdae Walker behind him. He is averaging 5.0 targets a game, on 77% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Rome Odunze's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Rome Odunze's next three games are Week 5 at the Packers (16th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 6 at the Falcons (6th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 7 vs. the Patriots (14th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Rome Odunze been in fantasy football this season?
Rome Odunze has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 4 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 4.1 points around his 9.3-point average.
What is Rome Odunze's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Rome Odunze's floor has been 7.2 PPR points (Week 1, WR54) and his ceiling 15.4 (Week 4, WR21). His median week has been 7.3 points. See Odunze's full game log.
Rome Odunze 2026 Stats
He hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
- Receptions
- 14
- 20 Targets
- Rec yards
- 233
- 16.6 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 0
- Catch %
- 70.0%
Fantasy (PPR)
- Fantasy points
- 37.3
- Position rank
- WR38
15.4 Best Week 4 vs NYJ7.2 Worst Week 1 @ CAR
Rome Odunze Receiving Stats
Downfield target · Moderate volume · Above-average efficiency
| Metric | 2026 Current · thru Wk 4 | 2025 Previous · 12 games |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 11.792nd | 7.340th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.1754th | 1.1359th |
| Yards per route run | -- | 1.7264th |
| YAC per reception | 2.623rd | 4.976th |
| Catch rate | 70.0%71st | 48.9%8th |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 16.5%59th | 17.9%71st |
| Snap share | 76.5%67th | 88.1%93rd |
| Air-yards share | 32.8%82nd | 26.7%74th |
| Red-zone targets | 240th | 1267th |
| Route participation | -- | 68.3%60th |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 15.381st | 13.986th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 112 qualified WRs · 2025 (12 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Receiving profile
Odunze gains a lot per target and commands air yards, but catches a low share of his targets.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 5.0 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
9.3
Fantasy PPG
WR38
Fantasy finish
5.0
Targets/g
58
Rec yds/g
Rome Odunze career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 4 | 20 | 14 | 233 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 9.3 | WR38 |
| 2025 | 12 | 90 | 44 | 661 | 6 | 0 | 146.1 | 12.2 | WR41 |
| 2024 | 17 | 101 | 54 | 734 | 3 | 15 | 144.9 | 8.5 | WR49 |
| Career | 33 | 211 | 112 | 1,628 | 9 | 15 | 328.3 | 9.9 | - |
What His Career Numbers Say
9.9
Career PPG
33 games over 3 seasons
87%
Availability
Share of team games he played
30%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
7.1
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Odunze has averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game over 33 games and 3 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 9.3 per game, down 2.8 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 5.0 targets a game against 7.5. His quarterback this season has been Caleb Williams.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Odunze's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 734Rec yards2024
- 6Rec TD2025
- 146.1Fantasy pts2025 · WR41
- 1,628Career rec yds2024–2026
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Rome Odunze Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Rome Odunze have in 2026?
Rome Odunze has 37.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 9.3 per game across 4 games. That total ranks WR44 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Rome Odunze have this season?
Rome Odunze has 233 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 14 catches and 20 targets. His high was 94 yards, in Week 4 against the Jets.
How many receptions does Rome Odunze have this season?
Rome Odunze has 14 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 3.5 a game, on 20 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 4 against the Jets.
How many targets does Rome Odunze have this season?
Rome Odunze has drawn 20 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 a game, and caught 70% of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 4 against the Jets.
How many receiving touchdowns does Rome Odunze have this season?
Rome Odunze has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Rome Odunze averaging?
Rome Odunze is averaging 58.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 233 yards across 4 games.
How many yards per reception is Rome Odunze averaging?
Rome Odunze is averaging 16.6 yards per reception in 2026, 233 yards on 14 catches.
How many games has Rome Odunze played in 2026?
Rome Odunze has played 4 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Rome Odunze's stats last season?
In 2025, Rome Odunze caught 44 of 90 targets for 661 yards and 6 touchdowns in 12 games. That was 146.1 PPR points (12.2 per game), a WR41 finish.
What are Rome Odunze's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 33 games, Rome Odunze has 112 catches for 1,628 yards and 9 touchdowns, for 328.3 PPR fantasy points (9.9 per game).
How many touchdowns does Rome Odunze have in his career?
Rome Odunze has 9 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 9 receiving, over 33 games.
How many career receiving yards does Rome Odunze have?
Rome Odunze has 1,628 career receiving yards over 3 seasons, on 112 catches.
Rome Odunze Game Log 2026
Games played
4
FPTS/G (PPR)
9.3
Targets/g
5.0
Rec/g
3.5
Rec yds/g
58.3
Yds/rec
16.6
Across 4 games in 2026, Rome Odunze has averaged 5.0 targets, 3.5 receptions and 9.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Rome Odunze has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 4 against NYJ (15.4 points); the lowest was Week 1 against CAR (7.2).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR26th | W 59-37 | 7.2 | 3 | 2 | 52 | 0 | 26.0 | WR54 |
Week 1 · CAR · W 59-37 · 7.2 pts
How the 7.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | MIN25th | L 3-9 | 7.3 | 4 | 3 | 43 | 0 | 14.3 | WR49 |
Week 2 · MIN · L 3-9 · 7.3 pts
How the 7.3 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||
| 3 | PHI10th | W 27-7 | 7.4 | 6 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 14.7 | WR60 |
Week 3 · PHI · W 27-7 · 7.4 pts
How the 7.4 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||
| 4 | NYJ28th | W 23-12 | 15.4 | 7 | 6 | 94 | 0 | 15.7 | WR21 |
Week 4 · NYJ · W 23-12 · 15.4 pts
How the 15.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR1 week and three busts. For a wide receiver ranked WR38 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week vs. the Jets
6/7, 94 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Philadelphia
3/6, 44 yds.
Just 7.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
3/4, 43 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Carolina
2/3, 52 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (9.3)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup - Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons
View matchup - Chicago Bears vs New England Patriots
View matchup - Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks
Rome Odunze career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 4 | 20 | 14 | 233 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 9.3 | WR38 |
| 2025 | 12 | 90 | 44 | 661 | 6 | 0 | 146.1 | 12.2 | WR41 |
| 2024 | 17 | 101 | 54 | 734 | 3 | 15 | 144.9 | 8.5 | WR49 |
| Career | 33 | 211 | 112 | 1,628 | 9 | 15 | 328.3 | 9.9 | - |
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Rome Odunze Game Log FAQ
How did Rome Odunze do in his last game?
Rome Odunze scored 15.4 PPR points in Week 4 against the Jets, a 23–12 win, a WR21 finish. He caught 6 of 7 targets for 94 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Rome Odunze score in his last game?
Rome Odunze scored 15.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 against the Jets, a WR21 finish for the week. That was 6.1 above his season average of 9.3.
How many receiving yards did Rome Odunze have in his last game?
Rome Odunze had 94 receiving yards on 6 catches in Week 4 against the Jets, from 7 targets.
How many touchdowns did Rome Odunze score in his last game?
Rome Odunze did not score a touchdown in Week 4 against the Jets; his 15.4 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Rome Odunze have in his last game?
Rome Odunze caught 6 of 7 targets for 94 yards in Week 4 against the Jets.
What were Rome Odunze's stats in Week 3?
In Week 3 against the Eagles, a 27–7 win, Rome Odunze caught 3 of 6 targets for 44 yards. That was 7.4 PPR points, a WR60 finish.
What was Rome Odunze's best game this season?
Rome Odunze's best 2026 game was Week 4 against the Jets: 15.4 PPR points, a WR21 finish. He caught 6 of 7 targets for 94 yards.
What was Rome Odunze's worst game this season?
Rome Odunze's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Panthers: 7.2 PPR points, a WR54 finish. He caught 2 of 3 targets for 52 yards.
How many games has Rome Odunze scored a touchdown in this season?
Rome Odunze has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 4 games this season.
Can I see Rome Odunze's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Odunze's weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Rome Odunze Rest-of-Season Outlook
Target-heavy WR4 for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He was projected as a depth WR. Four weeks in, he's WR38, scoring 2.8 points per game less than last season.
Our Take After Week 4
We projected Odunze in the WR29 range this summer. Through 4 games he's WR38 at 9.3 PPR points per game, against 12.2 over 12 games last season (WR41). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 32nd of 142 in target volume (16.9% target share), 32nd of 142 in downfield role (25.3% air-yards share) and 45th of 142 in efficiency (1.72 yards per route run). His points come from his target volume. Caleb Williams is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Jahdae Walker next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Falcons in Week 6 (6th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Odunze's 2025 sample is loaded with downfield juice: 13.91 air yards per target, a 25.3% air-yards share, and 0.243 EPA per play across 12 games. He commanded a 16.9% target share and 12 red-zone looks, turning that into six touchdowns and 102.1 fantasy points. The yardage stayed deep too, with 13 catches of 20-plus yards. The hole in the profile is a 48.9% catch rate dragged down by three interceptions on his targets rather than his hands, since he dropped just two of 46 catchable balls.
That catch-rate dip screams positive regression, especially with another year of Caleb Williams rapport ahead. The counter is volume: a crowded route tree featuring Loveland and Burden caps his ceiling, and his draft cost near the WR29 range bakes that in. Treat him as a touchdown-leveraged WR2 whose efficiency, not target count, drives the payoff.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 13.9
- Drop rate
- 2.2%
- Red-zone targets
- 12
- Route participation
- 64.4%
- YAC per reception
- 4.9
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Falcons in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 5 GB, 16thWk 6 ATL, 6thWk 7 NE, 14thWk 8 SEA, 32nd
- Heavy target volume16.9% target share, 32nd of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role25.3% air-yards share, 32nd of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityJahdae Walker is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- A tough matchupThe Seahawks in Week 8 (32nd) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Rome Odunze Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Rome Odunze's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Rome Odunze projects as a target-heavy WR4 for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. His target volume (16.9% target share, 32nd of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Rome Odunze's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Rome Odunze is the WR38 in PPR points per game through Week 4, against a preseason projection of about WR29. That puts him in WR4 territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
Should I buy low or sell high on Rome Odunze?
Rome Odunze is below his projection, WR38 against about WR29, which is a buy-low window if his usage holds: his target volume (16.9% target share, 32nd of 142 WRs in 2025) is still there.
What is Rome Odunze's projected role going forward?
Rome Odunze is the listed starting WR, with Jahdae Walker next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Rome Odunze get more targets?
Rome Odunze's targets are trending up: 6.5 a game over his last two games against 5.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Rome Odunze's fantasy football upside?
Rome Odunze's upside: his ceiling this season is 15.4 PPR points (Week 4, WR21), his target volume (16.9% target share, 32nd of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Falcons in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Rome Odunze's fantasy value?
Rome Odunze's risks: Jahdae Walker is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and the Seahawks in Week 8 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Rome Odunze's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Rome Odunze Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 5 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Odunze was on the Week 1 report with a calf injury, was limited on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5@ GB, Oct 11 | - | - | Oct 8 | Oct 9 | Due Fri |
| Week 1@ CAR, Sep 13 | Calf | - | - | Limited | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in three seasons. Most of his lost time came from a stress fracture in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
90/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Stress fracture · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 1 | 5 |
| Knee | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 5 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Stress fracture in 2025, 5 games missed
- 5 games in 3 seasons
- 2 injuries spread across 2 body parts
Rome Odunze Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Odunze a game this season.
- 2025
Stress Fracture · Left 5 games
Missed the final five games of the regular season with a stress fracture in his left foot that began as a heel issue in October.
- 2024
MCL Sprain Played through
Suffered a sprained MCL in his NFL debut against the Titans but did not miss any games.
If Odunze Misses Time
Next man up: Jahdae Walker
Jahdae Walker is next on the Bears depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Odunze misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Caleb Williams would lose one of his main options.
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Rome Odunze Injury FAQ
Is Rome Odunze injured?
No. As of October 8, 2026, Rome Odunze is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Rome Odunze playing this week?
Rome Odunze has no injury designation for Week 5 at the Packers on Sunday, October 11, so he is on track to play. Odunze was on the Week 1 report with a calf injury, was limited on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Rome Odunze missed any games this season?
No. Rome Odunze has played in every Bears game in 2026, 4 games so far.
What is Rome Odunze's injury history?
Rome Odunze has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 5 games in all: 5 for a left stress fracture in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Rome Odunze's most recent injury?
Rome Odunze's most recent logged injury was a left stress fracture in Week 14 of 2025. It cost him 5 games.
Does Rome Odunze have any recurring injuries?
No. Rome Odunze's two logged injuries were to two different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Rome Odunze's worst injury?
Rome Odunze's longest absence came from a left stress fracture in 2025, which cost him 5 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Rome Odunze News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Latest update
Odunze solid in win vs. New York
15.4 FPTS · WR21
Fantasy impact: Volume boost6 REC · 94 YDS · 7 TGT
SC Takeaway
Volume drove it: 7 targets produced a WR21 finish.
Season Timeline
Week 4Oct 4W 23–12 vs NYJ
Fantasy impact: Neutral. News
Three more catches in win (opens in new tab)
Hauled in three more receptions during the victory.
SC Takeaway: He played in Week 4: 15.4 PPR points, a WR21 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 3Sep 28W 27–7 vs PHI
Fantasy impact: Negative. Floor
Odunze struggles vs. Philadelphia
7.4 FPTS · WR60↓ 1.9 below season average
3 REC · 44 YDS · 6 TGT
The Eagles kept Odunze out of the end zone and under his average.
Game logWeek 2Sep 20L 3–9 vs MIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Floor
Odunze struggles vs. Minnesota
7.3 FPTS · WR49↓ 2.0 below season average
3 REC · 43 YDS · 4 TGT
The volume dried up: 4 targets, down from 5.3 in his other games.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 59–37 @ CAR
Fantasy impact: Neutral. News
Little volume in Week 1 rout (opens in new tab)
Saw minimal targets despite the team's lopsided Week 1 win.
SC Takeaway: He played in Week 1: 7.2 PPR points, a WR54 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Floor
Odunze struggles at Carolina
7.2 FPTS · WR54↓ 2.1 below season average
2 REC · 52 YDS · 3 TGT
The volume dried up: 3 targets, down from 5.7 in his other games.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Status
Ready to go for Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Cleared and set to suit up for the season opener.
SC Takeaway: He played in Week 1: 7.2 PPR points, a WR54 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Status
In line to play Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Set to suit up in the season opener.
SC Takeaway: He played in Week 1: 7.2 PPR points, a WR54 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)PreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Injury
Listed as questionable for Week 1 (opens in new tab)
May be limited or inactive Week 1 if the questionable tag holds; monitor status before kickoff.
SC Takeaway: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practice
Limited again Thursday (opens in new tab)
Remains limited in practice Thursday; monitor status ahead of the weekend.
SC Takeaway: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practice
Listed as limited participant Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Limited in Wednesday's practice, worth monitoring his status as the week progresses.
SC Takeaway: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practice
Won't practice Tuesday (opens in new tab)
Resting or sidelined for Tuesday's practice; monitor his status going forward.
SC Takeaway: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practice
Not practicing Monday (opens in new tab)
Sidelined for Monday's practice; monitor his status as the week progresses.
SC Takeaway: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Injury
Seemingly avoids serious setback (opens in new tab)
Likely dodged a major injury and should be good to continue playing.
SC Takeaway: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Injury
Sustains apparent leg injury (opens in new tab)
Left game with an apparent leg injury; monitor his status.
SC Takeaway: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. News
Big gain on one catch Saturday (opens in new tab)
Flashed upside with a big gain on his lone reception Saturday.
SC Takeaway: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
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No updates of this type yet this season.
Bears Teammates News
Updates on Odunze's quarterback and target competition.
- Caleb Williams: Showing signs of progress (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Not ready to play Week 5 (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Luther Burden: Scores TD on productive night (opens in new tab)Luther Burden, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Ruled out for Monday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Not practicing Saturday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Won't practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Rome Odunze News FAQ
What is the latest news on Rome Odunze?
The latest Odunze update, from October 4: Odunze solid in win vs. New York. Odunze caught 6 of 7 targets for 94 yards in the 23–12 win vs. New York. That was 23% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Rome Odunze news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 15.4 fantasy points, a WR21 finish, 6.1 above his 9.3 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Rome Odunze Bio
Rome Odunze is a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, where he wears No. 15. Born June 3, 2002, in Las Vegas, NV, he attended Bishop Gorman and played college football at Washington.
The Chicago Bears selected Odunze in round 1, pick 9, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
In 33 regular-season games since 2024, he has caught 112 passes for 1,628 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Chicago Bears Current team2024–present
Selected in round 1, pick 9, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 32 of 33 games.
College: Washington
Transactions
- SignedSigned his four-year, $22.7 million rookie contract with the Chicago Bears.
- DraftedSelected by the Chicago Bears in round 1, pick 9.
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About Rome Odunze: Bio FAQ
How old is Rome Odunze?
Rome Odunze is 24 years old. He was born on June 3, 2002. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Rome Odunze?
Rome Odunze is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 214 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Chicago Bears.
How much does Rome Odunze weigh?
Rome Odunze weighs 214 pounds, his listed weight on the Chicago Bears roster. He is listed at 6'3".
What number does Rome Odunze wear?
Rome Odunze wears number 15 for the Chicago Bears. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Rome Odunze play?
Rome Odunze plays wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, wearing number 15. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Rome Odunze play for?
Rome Odunze plays for the Chicago Bears as a wide receiver. He has been with the Bears since 2024.
Where did Rome Odunze go to college?
Rome Odunze played college football at Washington, after attending Bishop Gorman (NV). The Chicago Bears drafted him out of Washington in 2024.
When was Rome Odunze drafted?
The Chicago Bears selected Rome Odunze in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 9th overall pick, out of Washington.
What round was Rome Odunze drafted in?
Rome Odunze was a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken 9th overall by the Chicago Bears.
What pick was Rome Odunze in the NFL Draft?
Rome Odunze was the 9th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round.
Where is Rome Odunze from?
Rome Odunze went to high school in Nevada, at Bishop Gorman, before playing college football at Washington.
When is Rome Odunze's birthday?
Rome Odunze's birthday is June 3. He was born on June 3, 2002 and is 24 years old.
How long has Rome Odunze been in the NFL?
2026 is Rome Odunze's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024 as a first-round pick of the Chicago Bears. View his career statistics.
What teams has Rome Odunze played for?
Rome Odunze has played for the Chicago Bears. View his career statistics.
What year did Rome Odunze enter the NFL?
Rome Odunze entered the NFL in 2024, when the Chicago Bears drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 3rd season.