14 HOURS AGO • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
ROME ODUNZE #15 - WIDE RECEIVER - CHICAGO BEARS
414 YDS •
28 REC •
1 TD
414 YDS
28 REC
1 TD
Bears treat Rome Odunze superfan to 'unforgettable weekend' Six-year-old Evie Johnson, who became a fan of rookie receiver Rome Odunze during his time at the University of Washington, took a trip with...
Six targets in defeat Odunze caught three passes for 23 yards in the Bears' 19-3 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Impact Odunze was showing signs of life after posting the second 100-yard game of his career last week. However, with Caleb Williams passing for just 120 yards against New England, there was little opportunity for any Chicago receiver to do well. Odunze is a rising star, but in the short term, he may be limited by the Bears offense.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Rome Odunze's 104-yard performance | Thayer's Playbook Tom Thayer takes a closer look at the growing connection between Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze.
NOVEMBER 5 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Rome Odunze produces second career 100-yard performance For the second time in his first eight NFL games, Bears rookie receiver Rome Odunze eclipsed 100 receiving yards Sunday against the Cardinal...
NOVEMBER 5 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Matt Eberflus, Rome Odunze, Kevin Byard media availability | Press Conference Matt Eberflus, Rome Odunze and Kevin Byard III address the media Monday virtually at Halas Hall.
NOVEMBER 4 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Showing rapport with Williams Odunze recorded five receptions on seven targets for 104 yards in Sunday's 29-9 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact Odunze's role in Chicago's offense is becoming more consistent, as he has commanded 13 targets across the team's last two games combined. He made the most of his chances Sunday, highlighted by a 44-yard catch early in the second quarter when he broke free of Arizona's secondary. Odunze added three additional receptions of at least 15 yards, ultimately accounting for four of the team's five longest plays from scrimmage. While Keenan Allen remains Caleb Williams' favorite target, Odunze has emerged as a more explosive option in the offense and could be in for a big second half of the season.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: Every Rome Odunze catch in 104-yard game vs. Cardinals Watch Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze's Week 9 highlights when he caught five passes for 104 yards against the Arizona Cardinals.
NOVEMBER 4 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams avoids sack to find Rome Odunze on run Bears quarterback Caleb Williams steps out of the pocket to find fellow rookie Rome Odunze for a 17-yard gain.
NOVEMBER 3 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams connects with Rome Odunze for 44-yard gain Bears rookies Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze hook up on a 44-yard deep ball down the left side of the field.
NOVEMBER 3 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Caleb Williams uncorks 44-yard deep ball to Odunze in Arizona
NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE
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Leading receiver in loss Odunze recorded three receptions on six targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Commanders. He added two rushes for 13 yards.
Impact Odunze ended with a modest stat line, but his ability to command opportunity stood out. Caleb Williams attempted only 24 passes in the low-scoring affair, which led to Odunze finishing second on the team in targets -- Keenan Allen earned seven -- while leading the way in receptions and yards. The Bears also made a point to get Odunze involved in the offense with two rushing attempts, another indication that he could see an expanded role throughout the second half of the season.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Leading receiver in loss Odunze recorded three receptions on six targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Commanders. He added two rushes for 13 yards.
Impact Odunze ended with a modest stat line, but his ability to command opportunity stood out. Caleb Williams attempted only 24 passes in the low-scoring affair, which led to Odunze finishing second on the team in targets -- Keenan Allen earned seven -- while leading the way in receptions and yards. The Bears also made a point to get Odunze involved in the offense with two rushing attempts, another indication that he could see an expanded role throughout the second half of the season.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
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Rome Odunze on how he got his name and number | Sippin' with Screeden Lauren Screeden sits down with Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze in this week's "Sippin' with Screeden" brought to you by Dunki...
OCTOBER 16 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Solid yardage total in victory Odunze caught two passes for 40 yards in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Impact In a game that Caleb Williams spread the ball around to his top-five options, there wasn't enough volume for Odunze to have a big performance. Other than a 112-yard performance in Week 3, the rookie has yet to have more than 40 yards in a game. He's settling in as a low-upside offense based on lack of consistent target volume.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams' 28-yard fastball to Rome Odunze gets Bears to midfield Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' finds receiver Rome Odunze for a 28-yard gain.
OCTOBER 13 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Five catches in Week 5 win Odunze caught five of six targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 36-10 win over the Panthers.
Impact Odunze tied Keenan Allen for second on the team in targets, but DJ Moore continued to work as the clear leader in Chicago's passing game, turning his team-high eight targets into 105 yards and two touchdowns. Of Odunze's 206 receiving yards through five games, 112 came in a Week 3 outburst while Allen was sidelined by a heel injury. The rookie first-round pick's speed could give Jacksonville's struggling secondary trouble in Week 6, but Odunze has a low floor while battling Moore and Allen for targets.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
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
Rome Odunze on seizing every opportunity in Week 4 | Bears Weekly Tune in to this week's episode of Bears Weekly, where Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, and Jim Miller welcome Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze. They...
SEPTEMBER 27 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Rome Odunze seeing preparation, hard work 'come to fruition' Bears receiver Rome Odunze recorded his first 100-yard NFL game last Sunday when he and quarterback Caleb Williams showcased their connectio...
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
