Who Should I Start? Jakobi Meyers or Rome Odunze

Friday, October 17, 5:42 PM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee, toe) is officially listed as questionable to play this Sunday against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. Meyers was unable to practice on both Wednesday and Thursday, but he was upgraded to a limited participant on Friday, giving him a chance to suit up this weekend. With tight end Brock Bowers (knee) expected to miss a third straight game, the Raiders' struggling offense will need all the help they can get against a Chiefs team that is finally looking like a juggernaut again. If Meyers doesn't get the green light to play on Sunday, Tre Tucker and rookies Dont'e Thornton and Jack Bech would likely work in starting three-wide sets. Tight end Michael Mayer should also be heavily involved in the passing attack in what should be a positive game script on Sunday. Meyers has been a major disappointment so far in 2025, especially the last two weeks with Bowers out.

Saturday, October 11, 12:32 PM

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has emerged as a breakout star through four games, totaling 296 yards and five touchdowns. Odunze has clearly claimed the WR1 role in Chicago, evidenced by his 90.7% snap share and 94.3% route participation rate, while continuing to build a strong connection with quarterback Caleb Williams. The Week 6 matchup is favorable, as the Commanders have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. Odunze's strength against man coverage is another plus, especially since Washington runs man defense the 10th most in the league. The second-year receiver enters the week as a low-end WR1, with another opportunity to extend his breakout campaign.