Rome Odunze vs Brian Thomas
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rome Odunze by 0.8 projected points (11.2 vs 10.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Rome Odunze faces ATL, the 6th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Brian Thomas faces HOU, the 13th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Rome Odunze by 3.2 points of value over replacement (-1.3 vs -4.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Rome Odunze goes first at ADP 54.4 vs 74.9 for Brian Thomas.
| Rome OdunzeCHI | Brian ThomasJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | ATL | HOU | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 11.2 | 10.5 | Odunze +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #6 | #13 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 177.1 | 173.9 | Odunze +3.2 pts |
| Points per game | 10.4 | 10.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -1.3 | -4.5 | Odunze +3.2 |
| Overall rank | #74 | #78 | Odunze by 4 |
| Position rank | WR26 | WR29 | |
| Market ADP | 54.4 | 74.9 | Thomas +20.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 7 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 |
Should I start Rome Odunze or Brian Thomas in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rome Odunze by 0.8 projected points (11.2 vs 10.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Rome Odunze or Brian Thomas in 2026 fantasy football?
Rome Odunze. He projects 177.1 fantasy points with -1.3 value over replacement, vs 173.9 points and -4.5 for Brian Thomas (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.