Fantasy Projections

Rome Odunze

Pos: WR1 Team: CHI YoE: 2
Draft: RD 1, PICK 9
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-01-18

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

"Dowdle signed with Carolina after spending his first four seasons in Dallas. Rarely utilized during his first two years with the Cowboys, Dowdle worked his way up to a backup role in 2023 before fending off Ezekiel Elliott for lead-back duties in 2024. He appeared in 16 games and ranked in the top 20 among backs in carries, rushing yards, receptions, touches and scrimmage yards. Dowdle found the end zone only five times in Dallas' struggling offense, however, which limited him to a 24th-place finish in fantasy points per game. The 27-year-old showed well in a tough situation, but he'll enter 2025 as a clear backup to Chuba Hubbard, with rookie Trevor Etienne also a threat for work. Dowdle has some deep-league insurance appeal, though he would max out as a RB2/flex even if called on to start."

"Neither Dowdle nor Chuba Hubbard had any success against the Buccaneers' stout defensive front, with each back netting only 10 rushing yards. Dowdle made an impact with a 25-yard grab on one of his catches, while his other reception resulted in a five-yard loss. Additionally, his lost fumble came early in the fourth quarter at the Buccaneers' 24-yard line on a botched trick play, and while it didn't lead to points since Chase McLaughlin had a 38-yard field-goal attempt blocked, it certainly robbed Carolina of what seemed to be a high-percentage scoring opportunity. Despite the disappointing finale, Dowdle had plenty of important contributions in his first Panthers season on his way to 1,076 rushing yards and six touchdowns alongside a 39-297-1 receiving line over 17 games, and he'll continue to play a key role in next weekend's wild-card round if the Falcons defeat the Saints on Sunday and make the Panthers the NFC South champions in the process."

	Rico Dowdle's rushing yards have decreased by 60.57% over the past 12 weeks.
	Rico Dowdle's rushing attempt share has decreased by 32.03% over the past 8 weeks.
	Rico Dowdle's targets have increased by 75.0% over the past 14 weeks.
	Rico Dowdle's rushing touchdowns have decreased by 75.0% over the past 12 weeks.
	Rico Dowdle's receiving yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.

Rome Odunze

Pos: WR1 Team: CHI YoE: 2
Draft: RD 1, PICK 9
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-01-18

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

"Strange is the new No. 1 tight end in Jacksonville following the release of Evan Engram. We got a preview of this last season when Engram was sidelined for eight games. In those weeks, Strange played 72% of the snaps and handled a solid 14.6% target share (4.9 per game). That led to one big fantasy outing (12-11-73-0 in Week 15), but he otherwise averaged 6.9 fantasy PPG and failed to clear 12.4 points in any of the other seven games. Perhaps Strange gets to another level in Year 3, but, especially with Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter set to be featured, the 2023 second-round pick seems likely to settle in as a low-ceiling TE2."

"Strange tied for second on the team in targets with Jakobi Meyers and was one of the Jaguars' most effective pass catchers. He was particularly impactful on a possession early in the second quarter, when he recorded four catches for 33 yards -- including a seven-yard touchdown. Strange took a significant step forward in his third pro season, setting new career highs in receptions (46), yards (540) and touchdowns (three) despite playing in only 12 games. He should be a key target for Trevor Lawrence during the team's playoff run."

	Brenton Strange's target share has increased by 112.12% over the past 32 weeks.
	Brenton Strange's receiving yards have decreased by 27.88% over the past 6 weeks.
	Brenton Strange's targets have increased by 130.3% over the past 32 weeks.
	Brenton Strange's receptions have increased by 152.17% over the past 32 weeks.
	Brenton Strange's receiving touchdowns have increased by 100% over the past 10 weeks.

Rome Odunze

Pos: WR1 Team: CHI YoE: 2
Draft: RD 1, PICK 9
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-01-18

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

"Odunze is entering his second NFL season with hopes for a leap forward after an uneven rookie campaign. The 2024 No. 9 overall pick was on the field a ton (eighth among WRs in routes) and was busy near the goal line (11th in the NFL with 13 end zone targets), but he ended up 35th or lower at the position in targets, catches, yards and TDs. Odunze had some poor scoring luck (three TDs, 6.7 expected), which was partially to blame for him scoring single-digit fantasy points in 13 of 17 games. There are a lot of mouths to feed in Chicago, but with Caleb Williams entering Year 2 and Ben Johnson now running the offense, Odunze is an extremely logical breakout candidate. He should be one of your favorite midround targets."

"Odunze thus will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a stress fracture in his foot. With Odunze sidelined again, the Bears will be rolling with DJ Moore, Luther Burden, Olamide Zaccheaus, Devin Duvernay and Jahdae Walker at wide receiver Sunday. Odunze's next chance for regular-season game action is a Week 18 home matchup with the Lions."

	Rome Odunze's target share has increased by 25.74% over the past 6 weeks.
	Rome Odunze's receiving touchdowns have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 10 weeks.
	Rome Odunze's targets have increased by 31.58% over the past 6 weeks.
	Rome Odunze's receiving yards have decreased by 26.83% over the past 8 weeks.
	Rome Odunze's total touchdowns have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 10 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Away

FGA

FGM

FGM 0-19

FGM 20-29

FGM 30-39

FGM 40-49

FGM 50-59

FGM 60+

2025

18

CAR

TB

0.0 2025

17

SEA

CAR

0.0 2025

16

TB

CAR

0.0 2025

15

CAR

NO

0.0 2025

13

LAR

CAR

0.0 2025

12

CAR

SF

0.0 2025

11

CAR

ATL

0.0 2025

10

NO

CAR

0.0 2025

9

CAR

GB

0.0 2025

8

BUF

CAR

0.0 2025

7

CAR

NYJ

0.0 2025

6

DAL

CAR

0.0 2025

5

MIA

CAR

0.0 2025

4

CAR

NE

0.0 2025

3

ATL

CAR

0.0 2025

2

CAR

ARI

0.0 2025

1

CAR

JAX

0.0 2024

18

WSH

DAL

0.0 2024

17

DAL

PHI

0.0 2024

16

TB

DAL

0.0 2024

15

DAL

CAR

0.0 2024

14

CIN

DAL

0.0 2024

13

NYG

DAL

0.0 2024

12

DAL

WSH

0.0 2024

11

HOU

DAL

0.0 2024

10

PHI

DAL

0.0 2024

9

DAL

ATL

0.0 2024

6

DET

DAL

0.0 2024

5

DAL

PIT

0.0 2024

4

DAL

NYG

0.0 2024

3

BAL

DAL

0.0 2024

2

NO

DAL

0.0 2024

1

DAL

CLE

0.0 2023

18

DAL

WSH

0.0 2023

16

DAL

MIA

0.0 2023

15

DAL

BUF

0.0 2023

14

PHI

DAL

0.0 2023

13

SEA

DAL

0.0 2023

12

WSH

DAL

0.0 2023

11

DAL

CAR

0.0 2023

10

NYG

DAL

0.0 2023

9

DAL

PHI

0.0 2023

8

LAR

DAL

0.0 2023

6

DAL

LAC

0.0 2023

5

DAL

SF

0.0 2023

4

NE

DAL

0.0 2023

3

DAL

ARI

0.0 2023

2

NYJ

DAL

0.0 2023

1

DAL

NYG

0.0 2022

5

DAL

LAR

0.0 2022

4

WSH

DAL

0.0 2022

3

DAL

NYG

0.0 2022

2

CIN

DAL

0.0 2022

1

TB

DAL

Fantasy Projections

Rome Odunze

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

Rico Dowdle's rushing yards have decreased by 60.57% over the past 12 weeks.

Rico Dowdle's rushing attempt share has decreased by 32.03% over the past 8 weeks.

Rico Dowdle's targets have increased by 75.0% over the past 14 weeks.

Rico Dowdle's rushing touchdowns have decreased by 75.0% over the past 12 weeks.

Rico Dowdle's receiving yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 6 weeks.

Rome Odunze

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

Brenton Strange's target share has increased by 112.12% over the past 32 weeks.

Brenton Strange's receiving yards have decreased by 27.88% over the past 6 weeks.

Brenton Strange's targets have increased by 130.3% over the past 32 weeks.

Brenton Strange's receptions have increased by 152.17% over the past 32 weeks.

Brenton Strange's receiving touchdowns have increased by 100% over the past 10 weeks.

Rome Odunze

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

Rome Odunze's target share has increased by 25.74% over the past 6 weeks.

Rome Odunze's receiving touchdowns have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 10 weeks.

Rome Odunze's targets have increased by 31.58% over the past 6 weeks.

Rome Odunze's receiving yards have decreased by 26.83% over the past 8 weeks.

Rome Odunze's total touchdowns have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 10 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Away

FGA

FGM

FGM 0-19

FGM 20-29

FGM 30-39

FGM 40-49

FGM 50-59

FGM 60+

2025

18

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2025

17

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2025

16

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2025

15

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0