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CIN
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Rome Odunze or Michael Mayer

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Rome Odunze

Rome Odunze

WRChicago Bears CHI
Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer

TELas Vegas Raiders LV
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Odunze over Mayer

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Rome Odunze

Rome Odunze at Carolina — Calf Injury Clouds Week 1 Outlook

Odunze enters the season opener questionable with a calf issue, though he returned to practice late in the week and looked healthy in drills. Operating as Chicago's lead boundary receiver opposite Luther Burden III, his role is secure when healthy, but fantasy managers must check back often for final confirmation on his active status.

With his start rate sliding to 59% due to injury risk, managers are taking a wait-and-see approach. Our weekly projection lands around 3.4 receptions for 52 yards on six targets in a favorable 47-point game environment. If active, Odunze profiles as a flex option, but an aggravation risk slightly lowers his weekly floor.


Updated 4 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mayer over Odunze

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer vs. MIA — Sneaky Streaming Appeal with Brock Bowers Banged Up

Mayer is officially listed as the second tight end on the depth chart, but his Week 1 outlook is surging due to Brock Bowers missing practice with a knee injury. Las Vegas emphasized two-tight-end sets throughout camp, and Mayer enters Sunday fully healthy and primed for an expanded role against the Dolphins.

Fantasy managers have taken notice, driving Mayer's roster rate up to 34% as kickoff approaches. Our weekly projections anticipate approximately 3.4 catches and 33 receiving yards for Mayer. If Bowers is inactive or limited, Mayer provides dependable streaming appeal in tight-end-premium and deeper leagues.


Updated 4 hrs ago

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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Rome Odunze
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 @MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 @BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
19 🔓 🔓 🔓
20 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Michael Mayer
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 @NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Rome Odunze
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
59%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Michael Mayer
OWN
35%
+32.97 compared to last week
START
22%
+22.05 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Rome Odunze
34th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Michael Mayer
9th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Rome Odunze

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 34th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 34th with 116.20 total points (5.81 avg).
  • Currently 193.1 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Calf (Since Sep 3, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.8.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 47th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 34th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 714 and 15.19 YPC and is currently ranked 36th among WR.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 6 and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -1, Rec Yards: +86 Rec TDs: +3,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 68, REC YDS: 970, REC TDS: 8
Breakdown Michael Mayer

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 46th with 40.20 total points (2.23 avg).
  • Currently 157.6 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.2 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 32nd among TE.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 30th among TE.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 342 and 9.50 YPC and is currently ranked 34th among TE.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 65th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 6 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +19, Rec Yards: +207 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 475, REC TDS: 3
Next Up Health Check
Injury Rome Odunze

CALF - Since Sep 3, 2026

Odunze was limited in practice on Friday heading into Week 1 versus the Panthers.
Injury Michael Mayer

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Rome Odunze

Week 1
Chicago Bears @ Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.00338.5022163123.39
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 103.00 total points (5.72 avg).
  • Currently 124 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.7.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 2243 (131.94 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 3850 (226.47 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 15 (0.88 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 16 in points against with 22.35 per game and currently ranked 15th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) and currently ranked 14th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -56.26, Turnovers: +6 Sacks: -5, INTs: +8, TDs: +2, Points Allowed: -6.94,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 13, TDS: 2, PA/G: 23.8, YDS/G: 347.7
Matchups Michael Mayer

Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders VS Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.94363.002093913.82
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 89.00 total points (5.24 avg).
  • Currently 138 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.2.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 24th in rush defense with 2251 (132.41 per game).
  • Ranked 15th in pass defense with 3920 (230.59 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.94 per game and currently ranked 24th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 26th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +54.68, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +4, INTs: -1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.26,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Rome Odunze
19.02
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Michael Mayer
9.86
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Rome Odunze
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 CHI 16 101 54 734 13.6 3 3 15 5 0
2025 CHI 14 105 49 758 15.5 6 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 63 473 221 3411 15.5 27 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 10 67 34 483 14.3 3 1 5 5 0
Totals 32 212 105 1536 14.6 9 3 15 5 0
Career Michael Mayer
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 LV 12 40 27 304 11.3 2 0 0 0 0
2024 LV 11 32 21 156 7.4 0 0 0 0 0
2025 LV 13 51 36 342 9.5 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 59 230 162 1539 9.5 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 41 28 267 9.5 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 36 123 84 802 9.5 3 0 0 0 0
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