# 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.
- Title: Fantasy Football Week 7 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Rome Odunze vs…
- Summary: Fantasy managers should start Luther Burden III over Rome Odunze in Week 7.
- Keywords: fantasy football, chicago bears, luther burden iii, rome odunze, fantasy managers, week 7, nfl, sports, Fantasy, Football, Week, Start
- Source: Fantasy Sports On SI — https://si.com/onsi/fantasy/start-em-sit-em/fantasy-football-week-7-start-em-sit-em-rome-odunze-vs-luther-burden-iii
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:07:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fantasy football, chicago bears, luther burden iii, rome odunze, fantasy managers, week 7, nfl, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Fantasy managers should start Luther Burden III in Week 7 due to better fantasy production than Rome Odunze.