The Chicago Bears will face the Detroit Lions in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding WR Rome Odunze.
Is Rome Odunze Playing in Week 13?
Odunze is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play on Thursday.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bears’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Rome Odunze in Week 13?
I really want to believe that Rome Odunze is going to be the latest example of a high-pedigree rookie receiver finding his footing when it matters most for fantasy managers. He only has three top-40 weeks this season despite an 83.3% snap share, a sign that he simply isn’t ready to produce at a high level just yet.
But I can’t quit him. He’s posted 10 targets and 17.1 expected PPR points in consecutive weeks, a step in the right direction. Also working in his favor is a role that has produced triple-digit air yards in four of his past five games. The profile is sound and that’s enough to keep him on my roster, even if the remaining schedule doesn’t paint a pretty picture.
Bears’ remaining schedule (opponent passer rating vs. deep passes):
- Week 13 at Detroit Lions (second)
- Week 14 at San Francisco 49ers (first)
- Week 15 at Minnesota Vikings (11th)
- Week 16 vs. Detroit Lions (second)
- Week 17 vs. Seattle Seahawks (14th)
I’ll be watching from a distance in the same way that I approach Thanksgiving dinner at my parents’ house. We are a crew with varied tastes, but my mom and mine align for the most part. I sit at the back of the line and see how she approaches the situation as the person who helped organize the entire event. If she highlights a certain dish, I’m in.
If Odunze shows signs of life in either of these two difficult matchups, I might just be in for the rematch against the Vikings with my fantasy season on the line. But for now, I’m watching from a distance with him on my bench.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 13 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Rome Odunze’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
As of Thursday morning, Odunze is projected to score 11 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 2.2 receptions for 65.2 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Rome Odunze’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship WR PPR Rankings
1) A.J. Brown | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) Terry McLaurin | WAS (at PHI)
3) DeVonta Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
4) Khalil Shakir | BUF (at KC)
5) Xavier Worthy | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Hollywood Brown | KC (vs. BUF)
7) DeAndre Hopkins | KC (vs. BUF)
8) Keon Coleman | BUF (at KC)
9) Dyami Brown | WAS (at PHI)
10) Mack Hollins | BUF (at KC)
11) Amari Cooper | BUF (at KC)
12) Curtis Samuel | BUF (at KC)
13) Olamide Zaccheaus | WAS (at PHI)
14) JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC (vs. BUF)
15) Jahan Dotson | PHI (vs. WAS)
16) Jamison Crowder | WAS (at PHI)
17) Luke McCaffrey | WAS (at PHI)
18) Justin Watson | KC (vs. BUF)
19) Johnny Wilson | PHI (vs. WAS)
20) Parris Campbell | PHI (vs. WAS)
21) Nikko Remigio | KC (vs. BUF)
22) Ainias Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)