Rome Odunze vs Parker Washington
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Parker Washington by 0.1 projected points (10.6 vs 10.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Parker Washington faces NE, the 11th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Rome Odunze faces PHI, the 15th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Rome Odunze ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 3, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
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 61.4 for Parker Washington.
| Rome OdunzeCHI | Parker WashingtonJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | PHI | NE | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 10.5 | 10.6 | Washington +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #15 | #11 | |
| 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 | #77 | Odunze by 3 |
| Position rank | WR25 | WR28 | |
| Market ADP | 54.4 | 61.4 | Washington +7.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 |
Should I start Rome Odunze or Parker Washington in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Parker Washington by 0.1 projected points (10.6 vs 10.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Rome Odunze or Parker Washington 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 Parker Washington (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.