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Fantasy Football Week 7 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Rome Odunze vs. Luther Burden III
Fantasy managers should start Luther Burden III over Rome Odunze in Week 7.
In brief
Fantasy managers should start Luther Burden III over Rome Odunze in Week 7. Fantasy managers should start Luther Burden III in Week 7 due to better fantasy production than Rome Odunze. Originally reported by Fantasy Sports On SI.
Chicago Bears' Fantasy Football Struggles
The Chicago Bears' main three pass-catching threats in fantasy football have underperformed this season.
Luther Burden III's Week 6 Performance
Burden III led the Bears in receptions and receiving yards with eight catches for 95 yards against the Atlanta Falcons.
Burden III's Matchup Against Patriots
Burden III faces the New England Patriots in a tougher matchup than his Week 6 game against Atlanta.
Patriots' Passing Defense Strength
The Patriots allow the 11th fewest passing yards per game in the NFL at 209.0, giving up the 15th fewest fantasy points.
Rome Odunze's Week 7 Performance
Odunze had three receptions on four targets for 39 yards against Atlanta in Week 7, his fifth game under 60 receiving yards.
Odunze's Snap Share Advantage
Odunze played in 96% of snaps in Week 6 versus Burden III's 39% of snaps, a higher snap share in five of six games.
Burden III's 2025 Performance
In the Bears' last three regular-season games of 2025, Burden III averaged 5.7 receptions, 85.7 receiving yards, and two touchdowns.
Odunze's 2025 Performance
Odunze averaged 2.7 receptions, 34.0 receiving yards, and zero touchdowns in his last three regular-season games of 2025.
Final Verdict
Fantasy managers should start Luther Burden III over Rome Odunze in Week 7 due to better fantasy production.
Here's the gist
Fantasy managers should start Luther Burden III in Week 7 due to better fantasy production than Rome Odunze.
