The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast 1050: Mailbag - Rome Odunze's Struggles, Stashing Defenses, and More
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Nov 7, 2025 Is Rome Odunze's fantasy potential in jeopardy? Discover why stashing defenses for playoffs might not be the best idea. Explore whether Marvin Harrison Jr. benefits from Jacoby Brissett's presence and what that means for his future. JJ evaluates Luke Musgrave's viability as a tight end and assesses potential trades involving Jalen Warren. Plus, get insights on which undervalued players to target as you approach the fantasy playoffs. Tune in for all the latest strategies!
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Odunze's Role Shows Clear Volatility
- Rome Odunze's usage fell notably after the Bears' week 5 bye, with target share and PPR plunging in the four-game split.
- JJ Zachariason suggests the truth lies between early flukiness and recent lows, implying increased volatility rather than permanent decline.
Secondary Metrics Reveal Role Shift
- Secondary metrics show Odunze's first-read target share and catchable target rate have decreased, indicating role change beyond injury.
- JJ notes the Bears running more and potential return of other pass-catchers could further suppress his ceiling.
Don't Stash Defenses Early
- Avoid stashing defenses early; JJ recommends waiting until around weeks 13–14 to consider it.
- He argues streaming and waiver access later in the season usually outperforms early bench holds for defenses.