Rome Odunze vs D.K. Metcalf
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 1.0 projected points (11.2 vs 10.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Rome Odunze faces ATL, the 5th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. D.K. Metcalf faces TB, the 16th-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 4.8 points of value over replacement (-1.3 vs -6.2), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Rome Odunze goes first at ADP 54.4 vs 63.9 for D.K. Metcalf.
| Rome OdunzeCHI | D.K. MetcalfPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | ATL | TB | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 11.2 | 10.2 | Odunze +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #5 | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 177.1 | 172.3 | Odunze +4.8 pts |
| Points per game | 10.4 | 10.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -1.3 | -6.2 | Odunze +4.8 |
| Overall rank | #74 | #80 | Odunze by 6 |
| Position rank | WR26 | WR29 | |
| Market ADP | 54.4 | 63.9 | Metcalf +9.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 9 |
Should I start Rome Odunze or D.K. Metcalf in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rome Odunze by 1.0 projected points (11.2 vs 10.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Rome Odunze or D.K. Metcalf in 2026 fantasy football?
Rome Odunze. He projects 177.1 fantasy points with -1.3 value over replacement, vs 172.3 points and -6.2 for D.K. Metcalf (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.