ROME ODUNZE NEWS

Limited to one catch Sunday Odunze secured one of three targets for 10 yards in the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Impact The rookie shifted back to a No. 3 role with Keenan Allen returning from a two-game absence due to a heel injury, and he saw a major downturn in production as a result. Odunze's target and yardage totals were his lowest yet through four games, so he'll have plenty of room for improvement in a Week 5 home matchup against the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Rams Odunze (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Odunze was a full practice participant Friday, after the Bears added him to their injury report Thursday as a limited participant. He's emerged as the top downfield target in Chicago -- coming off a 6-112-1 receiving line and league-high 235 air yards Week 3 against the Colts -- but Odunze's volume projection will get a modest bump downward if Keenan Allen (hip - questionable) ends up playing Sunday after progressing to full practice participation Friday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 26 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Tending to hip issue Odunze practiced in a limited capacity Thursday due to a hip injury.

Impact Odunze is a midweek addition to the Bears' Week 4 practice report, but the current issue differs from the MCL sprain that he suffered in the season opener and impacted his practice reps during Weeks 2 and 3. He was able to tough out the injury the last two games while Keenan Allen (heel) was sidelined, combining for eight catches (on 16 targets) for 145 yards and one touchdown during that span. Allen has cobbled together back-to-back capped sessions this week, so their respective listings on Friday's report will be one to monitor in advance of Sunday's contest against the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

The Caleb Williams-Rome Odunze connection beginning to blossom

Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze getting on the same page this quickly is good news given that the rookie duo will be together for a long time...

SEPTEMBER 24

Rome Odunze's breakout game vs. Colts | Thayer's Playbook | Chicago Bears vs. Colts | Thayer's Playbook Chicago Bears Radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Rome Odunze's role in the passing attack made way for big plays a...

SEPTEMBER 24 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Every Rome Odunze reception through 3 weeks in NFL Check out every Rome Odunze reception through 3 weeks in NFL.

SEPTEMBER 23 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Rome Odunze records first career TD, 100-yard performance against Colts Bears rookie receiver Rome Odunze showcased what made him this year's No. 9 overall draft pick, totaling a game-high 112 receiving yards Sun...

SEPTEMBER 22 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Leading receiver in loss Odunze caught six of 11 targets for 112 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-16 loss to the Colts.

Impact He added two rushing yards on one carry. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw his first two career TDs, and his fellow 2024 draftee Odunze was on the other end of the first one, a one-yard strike in the fourth quarter. The wideout's 11 targets were more than he saw in the first two games combined, and Odunze's role in the Chicago offense -- and his chemistry with Williams -- continues to grow ahead of a Week 4 clash with the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: Every Rome Odunze catch from 112-yard game | 2024 Week 3 Watch all six of rookie receiver Rome Odunze's receptions, including his first NFL touchdown, from his 112-yard performance against the Indi...

SEPTEMBER 22 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Caleb Williams throws first NFL touchdown pass to fellow rookie Rome Odunze Williams finally did it in Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts.

SEPTEMBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams connects with Rome Odunze for rookies' first NFL TD Caleb Williams lofts a 1-yard touchdown pass to receiver Rome Odunze, the first NFL touchdown for both rookies.

SEPTEMBER 22 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams floats 27-yard pass to Rome Odunze Bears quarterback Caleb Williams again finds receiver Rome Odunze, this time for a 27-yard gain.

SEPTEMBER 22 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

CAN'T-MISS HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams finds Rome Odunze for 47-yard pickup Bears quarterback Caleb Williams connects with receiver Rome Odunze for 47 yards.

SEPTEMBER 22 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Good to go for Week 3 Odunze (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Odunze upgraded to full practice participation Friday after being limited the previous two days. He played 66 of Chicago's 70 snaps on offense in a Week 2 loss at Houston despite suffering an MCL sprain the week before in a win over Tennessee. Keenan Allen, meanwhile, is out for a second straight game with a heel injury.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited Thursday Odunze (knee) was limited in practice Thursday.

Impact Odunze now has a pair of capped sessions under his belt this week, which is one more than he managed during Week 2 prep before he was able to suit up this past Sunday in Houston. With Keenan Allen (heel) sidelined for that contest, Odunze earned 66 of 70 offensive snaps, but the huge workload didn't amount to much for him in the box score (two catches for 33 yards on five targets). Allen hasn't practiced this week and thus seems to be trending toward another absence Sunday at Indianapolis, so Odunze would be in line for another key spot in the Bears' receiving corp this weekend, assuming he's active.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rome Odunze's Father Roasts Caleb Williams, Perhaps Unwittingly In defense of his son Rome Odunze's slow start to his rookie season with the Chicago Bears, James Odunze posted a tape of him getting open b...

SEPTEMBER 19 • OUTKICK.COM

Rome Odunze's Dad Fires Back at ESPN's Dan Orlovsky With One Short Bears Highlight The rookie WR has gotten off to a slow start.

SEPTEMBER 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Limited in practice Wednesday Odunze (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact Odunze was capped to one limited session last week before the Bears deemed him questionable for this past Sunday's game at Houston. He ended up suiting up while fellow wide receiver Keenan Allen (heel) did not, but despite playing 66 of 70 offensive snaps, Odunze had just two catches (on five targets) for 33 yards. Odunze's limited session Wednesday indicates he's still dealing with the MCL sprain that he picked up Week 1, but he at least was able to mix into drills unlike Allen, who again didn't practice.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs two receptions in loss Odunze (knee) had two receptions off of five targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 19-13 loss to Houston.

Impact Chicago's QB/WR rookie starting duo continue to struggle two weeks into the season following synchronized duds on Sunday Night Football. Odunze had an opportunity late to make a leaping touchdown grab in the red zone, but the wideout from Washington dropped a high-point pass from Caleb Williams in the first half that hit him in the hands. There will be better days ahead for the Bears' offense as a whole, but it's tough to trust a player in fantasy that has provided just three receptions (on nine targets) and no scores through two games. Odunze's next opportunity to break out will come against Indianapolis on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs two receptions in loss Odunze (knee) had two receptions off of five targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 19-13 loss to Houston.

Impact Chicago's QB/WR rookie starting duo continue to struggle two weeks into the season following synchronized duds on Sunday Night Football. Odunze had an opportunity late to make a leaping touchdown grab in the red zone, but the wideout from Washington dropped a high-point pass from Caleb Williams in the first half that hit him in the hands. There will be better days ahead for the Bears' offense as a whole, but it's tough to trust a player in fantasy that has provided just three receptions (nine targets) and no scores through two games. Odunze's next opportunity to break out will come against Indianapolis on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams hits Rome Odunze for 27-yard strike Bears quarterback Caleb Williams connects with receiver Rome Odunze for a 27-yard chunk play.

SEPTEMBER 16 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Keenan Allen out, Rome Odunze in for Bears vs. Texans Chicago Bears receiver Keenan Allen is one of the team’s inactives and will miss Sunday night’s road game against the Houston Texans.Fellow...

SEPTEMBER 16 • THESTATE.COM

Bears WR Allen out, but Odunze to play against Texans on Sunday night

Chicago receiver Keenan Allen was inactive for Sunday night’s game against the Houston Texans, but the Bears will have rookie receiver Rome Odunze, who has been dealing with a knee...

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS