Rome Odunze

Target share has trended down across recent outings (19% to 13% to 14% to 12%), and the 2025 season-long mark of 17% is below what a true offensive focal point commands even with a full-time 86% snap role.

Luther Burden has emerged as a high-end starter in the same offense, with some evaluators projecting Ben Johnson's scheme (short-area role comped to Amon-Ra St. Brown) could route increasing volume his way and cap Odunze's target ceiling.

Odunze dealt with a foot issue in 2025 and a lower-leg injury that limited practice ahead of the 2026 opener; he is currently healthy with no active practice limitation, but the recurring lower-body flare-ups are worth monitoring for a receiver relying on a full-time role.

DJ Moore's trade to Buffalo in the 2026 offseason removed the offense's leading target-share earner, opening a clear volume vacancy that Odunze is positioned to absorb as the depth chart's stable WR1.

An 86% snap share and stable WR1 designation since Week 1 reflect a true every-down role rather than a timeshare, giving him a high floor of opportunity regardless of target-share week-to-week noise.

Head coach Ben Johnson has publicly praised Odunze's consistency and route-running detail and has signaled intent to feature him as a focal point of the passing game entering this season.