Fantasy Football Week 7 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Rome Odunze vs. Luther Burden III
Evaluating who to play in fantasy this week between Bears WRs Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze.
Week 7 fantasy football matchups have the Chicago Bears wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III as the main focal points. Odunze and Burden III have been among the Chicago Bears' primary pass-catching threats this season, but their performances have been underwhelming at times. With quarterback Caleb Williams returning from injury in Week 6, the Bears have seen some improvement, leading to a comparison between the two receivers for fantasy managers.
Luther Burden III has shown potential to be a top-15 fantasy WR throughout the 2026 season. In Week 6, he led the Bears with eight receptions for 95 yards, outperforming Odunze in both categories. Burden III faces a tougher matchup against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football in Week 7, but his performance against the Atlanta Falcons earlier in the season suggests he can maintain his top-15 fantasy WR status.
On the other hand, Rome Odunze has had a less impressive season. Against the New York Giants in Week 7, Odunze had three receptions for 39 yards on four targets, failing to meet expectations. This is the fifth time out of six games this season that he has recorded fewer than 60 receiving yards and fewer than four receptions. However, Odunze has higher snap share than Burden III in five out of six games, giving him more opportunities to contribute.
After evaluating the performances of both players, fantasy managers should start Luther Burden III in Week 7. Despite Odunze seeing more playing time, Burden III's consistent production in receptions and receiving yards makes him the better fantasy option. Until Odunze demonstrates notable fantasy production in a stretch of games, he should not be considered a starter.
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