Rome Odunze

Joe Jacoby would be happy for his teammate, but fans might feel torn if Hall of Fame voters go this direction

Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! JP Finlay Looking at Ben Johnson’s offenses and trying to extrapolate what it means with David Blough in Washington The “10 targets a game” idea got me interested though. How realistic is that? 17 games x 10 targets per game = 170 targets. Well I think it’s important not to get bogged down by semantics here. Only two receivers literally got to 170+ targets last season (Ja’Marr Chase and Amon Ra St. Brown). In 2024 only Chase got to 170+. For me the idea of 10 targets is much more about identifying McLaurin as the alpha receiver and feeding him the ball regularly, regardless of situation. That seems what Blough intends to do. And there are numbers to support that. Ben Johnson ran the Detroit Lions offense for three seasons from 2022 to 2024. During that time, St. Brown averaged 150 targets per season. McLaurin has never had more than 130 targets in a season, and that came back in 2020. In Detroit , Johnson clearly identified St. Brown as the Lion’s best receiver and made sure he got the football. Expect Blough to do that in Washington with McLaurin. It’s a bit harder to extrapolate much from the Bears offense in 2025, Johnson’s first year as a head coach. It sure appeared that second-year WR Rome Odunze grabbed the alpha role for Johnson’s offense but he only played in 12 games. Still, in just 12 games, Odunze led the team with 90 targets. Enough about Johnson. Now it’s Blough’s time in Washington. It’s not as simple as “make sure to throw to Terry.” If the offense stinks and doesn’t generate first downs, there won’t be enough plays to get Terry targets. A balanced offense will get McLaurin more looks. So the notion of getting McLaurin into that 150 target range also implies a healthy running game and plenty of looks to tight end Chig Okonkwo and other wideouts. Commanders.com Allen, one of the Washington Commanders’ two sixth-round picks, is not guaranteed a roster spot because of where he was drafted and the depth at the running back position. There is a possible role for him as a short-yardage back, but he’ll have to earn that right while competing against players like Jerome Ford , Jeremy McNichols and undrafted free agent Robert Henry Jr. Allen wouldn’t have it any other way, and he’s ready to earn a spot in Washington’s backfield. Allen said he can do everything a running back needs to be at the NFL level, but the Commanders were more focused on one area of his skill set: picking up tough yards that general manager Lance Newmark said aren’t always appreciated but keep drives alive. Allen certainly has the build for it with his nearly 6-foot, 216-pound frame in addition to the right attitude. The only thing the Commanders need to do is “put the rock in my hands,” Allen said. “I’m ready to go.” Allen has a track record of finding ways to get yards in congested running lanes. He faced heavy boxes (at least eight defenders) on 27% of his carries — more than any other running back in the 2026 class — and still managed to average 4.8 yards per carry in those situations. A lot of that comes from his patience in the backfield to let blocks develop and find creases at the line of scrimmage. Only 11% of his career runs failed to gain yardage, which ranked third in his class. But as Newmark alluded, defenders also have a hard time bringing him down. He forced 57 missed tackles, which ranked 13th among running backs last season and tied for sixth in his draft class. Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) [N]ow it’s time to see where I feel the roster is currently at after most of the roster turnover is done. As always, I’ll list out the players on the roster for each position, but I’ll also put what I felt the level of need was for each position entering the offseason and what I feel t [... truncated ...]

Has Ambiguity Among Chicago's Pass Catchers Created a Buying Opportunity for Rome Odunze?

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze enters year three with serious questions about his long-term dynasty value. The ninth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft showed legitimate flashes to open his sophomore campaign, ranking as the WR3 before a Week 5 bye. Things quickly went downhill from there as a nagging foot injury cost him five games and slowed him in several others, and at times, there appeared to be a disconnect between him and second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. Odunze's 87 targets led the Bears, but his team-low 50.6% reception rate resulted in only 44 catches, the fourth-most on the team. Even with the trade of DJ Moore to Buffalo helping to thin the ranks, there is still uncertainty about just where Odunze slots into a still crowded group of pass catchers. Tight end Colston Loveland dominated the team's target share through two postseason games, and Luther Burden III was the most dynamic offensive player in Chicago by the end of the season. There is an expectation that Williams will take another step forward in his second season with Ben Johnson. If he and Odunze can rediscover the chemistry that led to five touchdowns through the first four games of 2025, it's likely that the 23-year-old receiver is being priced well below his ceiling at WR23 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings

Trade: Rome Odunze, Jordan James, Tahj Brooks, Tucker Kraft

Carolina Panthers Schedule Breakdown: First Quarter

This group of articles will take a look at the newly released Panthers schedule, review the opponents, and take our best guess at predicting the outcomes of each game. Here, we’re starting with the first “quarter” of the schedule, the first four games before the Week 5 bye. For the first time since the 2022 season, the Carolina Panthers are starting the regular season in the friendly confines of Bank of America Stadium. This time, they’ll be hosting the newly crowned Kings of the North, the Chicago Bears. After an 11-6 campaign that won them the division, the Bears retooled their roster quite a bit this offseason. They traded DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills , center Drew Dalman unexpectedly retired, Tremaine Edmunds was a cap casualty, and both safeties Jaquan Brisker and Kevin Byard both left in free agency. To replace the talent lost, the Bears brought in Garrett Bradbury and Joe Thuney to upgrade the offensive line, drafted CSR draft crush Dillon Thieneman to help in the defensive backfield, and signed Coby Bryant and Devin Bush in free agency. This game also has the “Bryce Young vs Caleb Williams” intrigue as the Panthers trading up for Bryce Young handed the Bears Caleb Williams the following year. With another year under Ben Johnson, Williams and the young pass catching trio of Odunze, Loveland, and Burden should take another step forward this season. The defense will be the main area of concern due to the massive turnover, especially in the back seven. They also don’t have much consistent pass rush outside of Montez Sweat . With Brad Idzik taking over the play calling this season for the Panthers offense, this will be a good litmus test with some inevitable growing pains. Final: Bears 27 – Panthers 24 The Panthers first road game is also their first divisional game this season as the I-85 rivalry is renewed early in the year. The Falcons fired their coach and brought in Kevin Stefanski to be the head coach while also adding franchise legend Matt Ryan as President of Football Operations. This first offseason has been an interesting one for the new leadership group, as the team parted ways with Kirk Cousins and brought in Tua Tagovailoa to compete with the rehabbing Michael Penix at quarterback. Offensive lineman Kaleb McGary retired, and thorn-in-the-Panthers-sides Darnell Mooney was released. The Falcons Jawaan Taylor at offensive tackle and Jahan Dotson and Zachariah Branch as depth receiving options. They also drafted AJ Terrell’s little brother Avieon, adding to an already very good defensive secondary that includes Jesse Bates III and Xavier Watts . The offensive playmaker trio of Bijan Robinson , Drake London , and Kyle Pitts are still together for one more season after Pitts got the franchise tag. With the lack of a first round pick this year and the uncertain future of last year’s first rounder James Pearce Jr , the top end talent — especially on defense — could be lacking. I think Bryce Young and the Panthers take advantage of that and cancel out the new coach bump that often happens. Final: Panthers 31 – Falcons 17 The Browns are another team with a new head coach in Todd Monken. Monken will likely be mostly hands-off with the already elite defense the Browns have. Led by Myles Garrett , that unit has been one of the best in the league for several seasons. Monken was brought in to fix the anemic offense. The Browns completely overhauled their offensive line, bringing in Elgton Jenkins , Zion Johnson , and Spencer Fano. While they lost tight end David Njoku , they added multiple rookie receivers (KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston) and still have Harold Fannin Jr at the tight end position. They even added to their insanely good defense by signing Quincy Williams . With an offensive head coach and potentially much improved offensive line, the Browns might actually have a respectable offense. The most important position, however, is their biggest question by far: quarterback. Cleveland is going into camp with a [... truncated ...]

Caleb Williams' Dynasty Upside Remains Sky-High Entering 2026

After an up-and-down rookie season in 2024, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams started to come into his own in his first season with Bears play-caller Ben Johnson in 2025. Across 17 games, Williams completed 58.1% of his pass attempts for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, and added another 388 yards and three scores as a rusher. While the 24-year-old still needs to dial in his down-to-down consistency, Williams routinely flashed high-end upside in 2025, particularly down the stretch of the season. While the Bears traded away veteran wide receiver DJ Moore this offseason, Chicago maintains a strong nucleus of young pass-catchers between wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III and tight end Colston Loveland. As Williams gets more time under his belt in Johnson's system, he should only continue to improve. Dynasty managers should value Williams as a solid QB1 heading into 2026

Why one analyst is dying to see Bears Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III unleashed

We’re getting closer to our first look at the 2026 Chicago Bears , and there’s one thing in particular ESPN’s Ben Solak wants to know about this squad: what are sophomore stars Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III about to do now that their roles are set to expand this season? As Bears fans know, general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson moved veteran receiver DJ Moore this past offseason to make room for the glut of young talent in the pass-catching corps, which also includes 2024 No. 9 overall pick Rome Odunze . Assuming Odunze is healthy, he’s likely to see substantial targets and hopefully return to the level of production he enjoyed before leg injuries derailed his own sophomore campaign. But after what Loveland, the No. 10 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, and Burden, the 39th pick in the same class, did down the stretch of their respective rookie seasons, there’s no way they’re not going to be major parts of the offense. Burden’s case is especially intriguing because he figures to slot alongside Odunze as a starter in Moore’s place—a scenario one could envision after he started to break out late in his rookie campaign. “Burden averaged 2.92 yards per route run during the regular season. That’s tied with A.J. Brown for the best mark for a rookie receiver (minimum 50 targets) in the past 15 years. Just below Burden and Brown are Justin Jefferson, Odell Beckham Jr. , Puka Nacua and Ja’Marr Chase. Those players did it on remarkably higher volume than Burden, but even the low-usage rookies who spiked in yards per route run ( Tank Dell , Christian Watson , Tyreek Hill , Doug Baldwin ) indicate a promising future for Burden,” Solak wrote. After a slow start that likely had to do with a combination of inexperience and too many bodies ahead of him, Burden started getting more opportunities after Odunze went down and Olamide Zaccheaus ’ hands turned into a liability. His explosive run-after-catch ability and improving route-running continued to earn him more snaps until he posted a three-game stretch of 67, 84, and 138 receiving yards in three of his final four regular-season games. Johnson sounds extremely committed to giving him more opportunities in 2026. Assuming Burden makes the strides with the playbook that we’d expect, we should expect him to take advantage. That said, we all know who the real top dog in this pass-catching pecking order is now. Loveland’s insane finish to last season placed him almost immediately into top-five tight end conversations, punctuated by his monstrous eight-catch, 137-yard performance in the Wild Card Round against the Green Bay Packers . Calling him “unguardable” in that game didn’t do it justice. And there’s more where that came from, suggests Solak. “Loveland is an impossible cover. Long and rangy, Loveland eats up ground similar to a receiver in his route stem. Loveland is snappy enough to separate from linebackers, but the real issue is how his size and toughness make him nearly impossible to play through. Safeties keep trying to light him up at the catch point with big hits. They look like they’re hit-sticking a telephone pole. “The real needle-mover for Loveland is his blocking ability. He can dig out defensive ends and hold his water one-on-one in the running game. This makes him doubly dangerous in the play-action pass game, as his pre-snap alignment doesn’t tip Johnson’s hand to the opposing defensive coordinator. Safeties and linebackers have to meet him aggressively when he’s blocking downhill. But if they guess wrong and he’s climbing vertically for a route, their goose is cooked,” he wrote of the rising second-year tight end. Loveland’s massive surge, plus some injuries to the receiving corps, pushed him into the team lead for catches and receptions by year’s end. While the likes of Odunze will undoubtedly get a high share of targets in 2026 now that he’s back, Loveland is the real problem in that offense right now. The scary part: he doesn’t have Mo [... truncated ...]

The Bears’ 2026 schedule is out. See Caleb Williams at Soldier Field

SeatGeek is the official NFL Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Chicago Bears have spent the offseason dealing with a lot of “what if’s.” Yet, even after their crushing 20-17 overtime loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round, head coach Ben Johnson’s club isn’t letting heartbreak define them. “This will be, hopefully, a feeling in the locker room we won’t forget, and we will be able to use it as fuel,” Johnson, 39, said in a press conference after the game. Now, three months later, Caleb “Ice Man” Williams and co. will finally get to see who they’ll be using that “fuel” against now that the 2026 NFL schedule has officially been released. Just a few of the most notable biggies Chicago will take on at their home Soldier Field this year include NFC North divisional rivals, Kyler Murray ’s Minnesota Vikings (Sept. 20), Jordan Love ’s Green Bay Packers (Dec. 25) and Jared Goff’s Detroit Lions (Jan. 3, 2027) along with huge matchups against Jalen Hurts ’ Philadelphia Eagles (Sept. 28) and Drake Maye ’s AFC champion New England Patriots (Oct. 22). According to Yahoo! Sports , Da Bears come into ’26 at a bit of a disadvantage, having to deal with the strongest strength of schedule of any team in the league due to their success in 2025. To make sure they’re ready and raring to go, General Manager Ryan Poles addressed major pain points and signed Super Bowl-winning safety Coby Bryant , speedy linebacker Devin Bush , prolific tackle Neville Gallimore , and wideout Kalif Raymond , who played for Detroit when Ben Johnson was its offensive coordinator. This talented group joins the nucleus of Williams, Rome Odunze , and Colston Loveland to form a formidable roster that hopefully won’t have to deal with any “what if’s” after next year’s campaign. All that’s missing now is…you. If you want to be in the stands at Soldier Field and see the Bears run it back live, tickets are available for all nine 2026 home games at Soldier Field as of today on SeatGeek. Not familiar with SeatGeek? SeatGeek is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. For those who prefer to pick and choose which home games make the most sense for you to attend, we’re here for you, too. Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming Chicago Bears home games at Soldier Field, including opponents, dates, and starting times. Chicago Bears home game dates Vikings vs. Bears Sunday, Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. Eagles vs. Bears Monday, Sept. 28 at 7:15 p.m. Jets vs. Bears Sunday, Oct. 4 at 12 p.m. Patriots vs. Bears Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:15 p.m. Buccaneers vs. Bears Sunday, Nov. 8 at 7:20 p.m. Saints vs. Bears Sunday, Nov. 22 at 12 p.m. Jaguars vs. Bears Sunday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. Packers vs. Bears Friday, Dec. 25 at 12 p.m. Lions vs. Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 at 3:25 p.m. If you think you might find yourself traveling with the Bears this year, here’s where you can find them on the road once the 2026 season begins. Chicago Bears away game dates Bears vs. Panthers Sunday, Sept. 13 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC Bears vs. Packers Sunday, Oct. 11 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay , WI Bears vs. Falcons Sunday, Oct. 18 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA Bears vs. Seahawks Monday, Nov. 2 at Lumen Field in Seattle , WA Bears vs. Lions Thursday, Nov. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit , MI Bears vs. Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 13 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL Bears vs. Bills Saturday, Dec. 19 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY Bears vs. Vikings Jan. 9 or 10 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN There is no shortage of ways to watch Bears games live from the comfort [... truncated ...]

Watch every NFL schedule release video for the 2026 season

Thursday the NFL released the entire 2026 regular season schedule. As some might call it, last night was Super Bowl Thursday for the 32 social media departments. Here is every schedule release video, for your enjoyment. For the Cardinals release video, mascot Big Red gathered fellow mascots to unveil the schedule in a Zoom meeting. At least, that’s what it looked like: The Falcons tapped into the nostalgia over the classic “This is SportsCenter” commercials, featuring a lot of former quarterback — and current President of Football — Matt Ryan . The “get [bleeping] set” moment is worth your time: If you loved Wedding Crashers , then you’ll love the Ravens release video, featuring wide receiver Zay Flowers and Poe, the team mascot, crashing fans’ weddings: Imagine, if you will, a roundtable brainstorming session that ends on a giant chrysalis being the best idea, courtesy of Josh Allen . That is what the Bills came up with: When all else fails, just blow some stuff up. We see you, Panthers: Rome Odunze as Bob Ross? Inspired. The Bengals’ schedule release felt much like a high-dollar movie trailer, leaning in to cinematic effects while emphasizing the team’s journey the past few years. With a whole lot of Joe Burrow : Speaking of nostalgia, the Cleveland Browns put together a video inspired by the Street Fighter franchise: The Cowboys have three Tylers along the offensive line: Tyler Smith , Tyler Guyton , and Tyler Booker . So … meet the “Tyler Intelligence Agency:” Just Peyton Manning and his daughter flipping channels on TV while sitting on the couch. Nothing to see here … except for the commercials: Is Dan Campbell mad? Because Dan Campbell seems mad, and someone you do not want to give bulletin-board material to. As media members question the Lions through a voice over, Campbell simply puts the schedule on a bulletin board. “Strictly business:” Welcome to Kickin’ Curds Arcade, where Packers stars (in claymation form) play video games and handle challenges based on their 2026 opponenets: If you’ve ever wanted to see Brian Cushing getting increasingly madder and madder, the Houston Texans have a schedule release video for you: Simpsons video? Check. This release is filled with some incredible references to the long-running show as well as the Colts’ 2026 schedule. And yes, there is a couch gag. Did they cut his hair? DID THEY REALLY CUT HIS HAIR? Welcome to QVChiefs, the “Kingdom Schedule Release Shopping Network.” Here you can purchase products related to Chiefs’ opponents such as “rare Mile High Air,” an “Indestruct-Bill Tailgate Table,” and more. And kudos to Rob Riggle and Lisa Gilroy, they kinda crushed this: If you’ve ever thought about Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza as an NFL version of Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly in Step Brothers well, you’re in luck! The Chargers social media department did it again with this Halo -themed video. The release is filled with references, inside jokes and yes, subtle nods to the Mike Vrabel/Dianna Russini saga: Like other teams, the Los Angeles Rams went retro with this video inspired by Napoleon Dynamite,“ with some tots to kick it off: “Mr. Ross wants to see you.” No, not Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, but musician Rick Ross: In this release video, Vikings kicker Will Reichard orders every dish on this “restaurant’s” menu: Culinary offerings based on each Minnesota opponent this season. Such as the “Wings Mafia,” Buffalo wings described as having “table-breaking flavor, lathered in ketchup and mustard:” If you ever wanted to see Patriots players such as cornerback Christian Gonzalez riding coasters at Six Flags New England and listing the schedule, you’re in luck. If that sounds like something you never wanted to see … we understand: If you are going with a weather theme, you need one thing. Jim Cantore from The Weather Channel. Box, checked: Three words: Winston Van Gogh. Honestly, when I first started watching this video on Thursday night [... truncated ...]

Watch every NFL team's schedule release video for 2026 season

NFL teams released their creative schedule release videos on May 14, 2026, with various themes including animated sketches, spoofs, and video game integrations. Notable mentions include the Ravens' Zay Flowers crashing a wedding with tickets, Josh Allen in a pitch room, Rome Odunze painting the schedule, and a 'Simpsons'-themed video from Indianapolis

Fantasy Football Video: Can Rome Odunze bounce back in 2026 in crowded Bears' receiving room?

The Chicago Bears were the feel-good story of the 2025 fantasy football season. In the first year under head coach Ben Johnson, Chicago produced multiple fantasy-relevant players, including Caleb Williams (QB6), D’Andre Swift (RB15) and Colston Loveland (TE14). [ Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season ] At wide receiver, things were a bit more spread out with Rome Odunze starting the season hot, the WR3 in fantasy scoring through the first four weeks. He would end up falling off after injuring his foot but DJ Moore and Luther Burden III spent weeks as viable fantasy options. Now, Moore is in Buffalo and Odunze has a clear path to being the No. 1 receiving option in what should be an elite offense in 2026. That is, if the third-year wideout can stay healthy and get back on track. Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One and make your picks for the world's biggest soccer tournament Matt Harmon was joined by Footballguys’ Dave Kluge on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast to talk the Bears’ receiving room and if Odunze can bounce back this upcoming season. Harmon believes there’s room for all three of the Bears’ top receiving options — Odunze, Burden and Loveland — to all be impactful in 2026. Kluge agrees with the sentiment but what worries him about Odunze is that he could turn into a “sacrificial X-receiver” as Harmon has penned. Kluge mentions some similar situations from Johnson’s time in Detroit when receivers like DJ Chark, Allen Robinson, Josh Reynolds were the X-receiver but weren’t getting the target volume you’d like for fantasy football production. Those players were just opening stuff up for the better receiver (Amon-Ra St. Brown for the Lions). Could that be the case with Odunze opening things up for Burden and Loveland in 2026?

Is Colston Loveland a Top-25 Dynasty Asset?

Despite playing in only two playoff games as a rookie in 2025, Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland's 25 postseason targets trailed only Puka Nacua, while only Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba amassed more receiving yards. Standing out from a loaded group of pass catchers when the games mattered most certainly drew the attention of dynasty managers, and with the Bears thinning their pass-catching ranks this offseason by trading away veteran DJ Moore, Loveland has become one of the most sought-after assets in fantasy. Loveland's 25 targets against the Packers and Rams were more than All-Pro Trey McBride saw over any two-game stretch in a year in which he broke the tight end reception record. While accuracy issues from quarterback Caleb Williams limited the impact of some of that raw volume, the former first overall pick is expected to take another step forward in his second season in Ben Johnson's offense, potentially elevating the entire Chicago offense. With the passing game expected to run through Loveland, Rome Odunze, and Luther Burden III, the second-year tight end has risen to RotoBaller's dynasty TE3, and at only 22 years old, he is already knocking on the door of the fantasy elite

Rome Odunze Could See His Dynasty Value Soar in Year Two with Ben Johnson

Throughout his first two years in the league, Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has shown moments that justify his selection as the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but inconsistency and a loaded depth chart have hurt his placement in dynasty rankings. By the end of the 2025 season, four Bears players were reliably earning targets, but with Chicago trading away veteran DJ Moore, the 2026 passing offense is expected to be condensed through Odunze and second-year players Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland. Odunze missed five games but led all Bears pass catchers with 10.7 fantasy points per game despite seeing the most off-target throws on the team. When things are clicking between Odunze and Caleb Williams, as they were through the first four weeks of the season, the 6'3", 214-pound receiver can be a game-changer. With Williams expected to take another step forward in Ben Johnson's offense, Odunze, currently RotoBaller's dynasty WR23, could see his stock rise significantly

Does Rome Odunze Offer the Highest Ceiling in Chicago?

Through the first two seasons of his career, Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has failed to consistently deliver on the promise that made him the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He spent his rookie season battling for targets with veterans DJ Moore and Keenan Allen, and by year two, it was the rookie tandem of Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III. With Caleb Williams yet to top 4,000 yards, that division of labor has led to disappointing production from Odunze, but the flashes have been there to support the case that he could still become a fantasy gamebreaker. Through the first four weeks of 2025, Odunze was the WR3 in Half-PPR formats, and reports out of Chicago indicated that new head coach Ben Johnson, figuring out in real-time just how good his young receiver was, loaded his plate with additional responsibilities. Odunze's game slowed, and nagging injuries eventually led to missed time, allowing for the late-season breakouts of Loveland and Burden. Loveland alone saw 25 targets in the team's two postseason games, leading many to believe he will become the focal point of Chicago's passing offense in 2026. While Loveland could realistically lead the team in targets, and Burden's yards per route run had him among the league's elite as a rookie, Odunze's downfield usage should still provide the highest weekly ceiling, especially if he sees an increase in catchable targets in a year that many are calling for a monumental step forward from Williams