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D'Andre Swift's TD run gives Bears a 20-9 lead on Seahawks
Bears take early lead with Swift touchdown; key plays by Swift, Santos, Odunze, Williams, Burden, and injury to Leonard Williams
Rome Odunze
WR · CHI · 24 yrs · exp 2 · Washington
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Value
5,196
Rank
#57
Pos rank
#21
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Latest: Sep 7, 2026 · 5,196
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WR · CHI
analyst
Rome Odunze leads team in receiving Monday
Odunze had a solid 87‑yard game but remains a risky weekly starter
analyst
Rome Odunze's Upside Limited Against Tough Seahawks Defense
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze remains a volatile WR3 for Monday's road bout with the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Odunze's boom-bust nature in 2026 has leaned far more toward the latter than the former over seven weeks. He's out there for a ton of snaps, which works in his favor. However, the third-year pro isn't afforded the same layup targets as teammate Luther Burden III and tight end Colston Loveland. Instead, his routes take a bit longer to unfurl downfield, leaving him on the outside looking in for fantasy more often than not. In Week 9, he'll face a staunch Seattle pass defense that will prove to be his toughest test of the campaign thus far. Odunze will always have the chance to be a productive asset for owners because of his role in a high-powered attack and his chemistry with quarterback Caleb Williams when the play breaks down. Still, the quality of talent around him has lowered his overall ceiling, and the strength of his opposition is enough to make him a riskier option than usual. The Utah native is RotoBaller's PPR WR32 for Monday's outing
analyst
Colston Loveland Cleared to Play in Week 8 Against Seahawks
Colston Loveland (neck) has been cleared to play in Week 8 against the Seahawks, removing him from the injury report. He has been a reliable target for Caleb Williams recently, recording 21 catches, 210 yards, and two touchdowns in his last four games, making him a mid-range TE1
analyst
Rome Odunze's Shrinking Target Share Hurts Fantasy Value
Rome Odunze's target share has decreased, affecting his fantasy value
WR · CHI
general
Sixty-nine yards for Rome Odunze on Thursday night
Rome Odunze finished Week 7 with 69 yards on four catches, including a critical reception in the fourth quarter of Chicago's win over the Patriots
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Rome Odunze hauls in four passes Thursday night
Rome Odunze secured 4-of-5 targets for 69 yards in Thursday's 30-24 win over the Patriots. Odunze seems to still be third in the pecking order of Bears pass catchers behind TE Colston Loveland and fellow wideout Luther Burden. Still, Odunze turned in a solid effort Thursday night. Over the last two games with QB Caleb Williams back at the helm of the offense, Odunze has come up with 7-of-9 targets for 108 yards. The third-year pro has 24 receptions with an average of 15.9 yards per catch through seven games
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Thursday Night Football: Bears fend off Patriots 30-24
The Bears honored Mike Ditka pregame. They honored him with a win, too. Chicago led from start to finish — though it made things interesting all night — and held off the Patriots 30-24. The Bears are 5-2 and the Patriots 4-3. Bears kicker Cairo Santos made a career-long 58-yard field goal with 1:34 remaining to give Chicago a two-score lead. It came one snap after Caleb Williams inexplicably took a 10-yard sack on third-and-5 at the New England 30. It appeared to push the Bears out of field-goal range, but Ben Johnson trusted his kicker, who missed earlier from 53 off the right upright. The Patriots quickly got in field-goal range, and Andy Borregales kicked a 47-yard field goal with 37 seconds remaining. Trailing by six, the Patriots tried an onside kick, but Rome Odunze recovered for the Bears. The Bears led 10-0 early and 20-7 with 14 seconds left in the first half but allowed a last-play touchdown to the Patriots as Rhamondre Stevenson scored on a 48-yard catch-and-run. It was back and forth until time ran out on the Patriots. Chicago outgained New England 405 to 380 as Williams went 22-of-33 for 308 yards and two touchdowns. Luther Burden caught four passes for 130 yards and a touchdown, all in the first half, and four other receivers had at least three catches. D’Andre Swift had 22 carries for 78 yards and a touchdown. Drake Maye was 24-of-31 for 321 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He also ran for 26 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Stevenson had five catches for 93 yards and a touchdown and ran for 22 yards on six carries. A.J. Brown, after his three-drop game on Sunday, had three receptions for 48 yards
WR · CHI
analyst
Rome Odunze - Outproduced by Burden again
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Odunze brought in four of five targets for 69 yards in the Bears' 30-24 win over the Patriots on Thursday. Odunze was encouragingly efficient in the high-scoring win, but he once again saw fellow wideout Luther Burden be more productive. Burden's 130 receiving yards led the Bears on the night, and Odunze appears to have fallen into more of a de facto No. 2 role at this point in the season. Odunze still carries solid fantasy value, however, and he'll carry a 24-381-0 line on 38 targets into a Week 8 road showdown against the Seahawks on Monday night, Nov. 2
WR · CHI
analyst
Rome Odunze a Fringe WR3 in Potential Shootout
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is a viable fantasy play despite a stiff test against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. Odunze disappointed owners last week, picking up just three catches and 39 yards (four targets) in the Bears' 31-23 win over the Falcons. The results were undesirable, but Atlanta funneled much of Chicago's passing game (27/36) to within ten yards of the line of scrimmage, and even more of that to within five, rendering the 24-year-old ineffective. While it's becoming clear the team prioritizes teammate Luther Burden III when he's on the field, Odunze is the clear snap leader of the Bears' wideouts and ranks eleventh in the league with 163 routes run. Even a New England defense that's been stingy against opposing passing attacks hasn't been enough to shut down fantasy receivers completely. Furthermore, the Patriots have ruled out several players across their defensive backfield, and a 50.5-point over/under doesn't portend too poorly. Odunze is RotoBaller's PPR WR35 for Week 7
WR · CHI
analyst
Rome Odunze - Quiet day despite QB's success
sleeper-rotowire+17 stories · 30dSource unavailable
Odunze brought in three of four targets for 39 yards in the Bears' 31-23 win over the Falcons on Sunday. Odunze was third in receiving yards for the Bears on the afternoon, but considering Caleb Williams recorded 30 completions for 305 yards, the wideout's numbers were modest. Odunze has three or fewer catches in all but one game to date in 2026, and his spotty efficiency can sometimes be a hindrance to him maximizing his fantasy potential. Odunze will look to build on his numbers in a Week 7 home matchup against a talented Patriots secondary Thursday night
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Caleb Williams throws touchdown pass on first possession since return from injury
Caleb Williams returns from injury and throws a touchdown pass in his first drive back
WR · CHI
analyst
Rome Odunze quiet in Week 6 win over Falcons
Rome Odunze struggled to make an impact in Week 6 win
WR · CHI
QB · CHI
analyst
Rome Odunze Remains Hit-or-Miss Ahead of Matchup With Atlanta
Odunze’s inconsistent production keeps him a volatile WR3, while a return of Caleb Williams could boost the Bears’ offense
analyst
Rome Odunze Remains Difficult to Trust Despite Elite Usage
Odunze’s early struggles contrast with high usage; teammates and a returning QB may influence his output
analyst
Colston Loveland Remains Tough for Fantasy Managers to Rely on
Despite being a popular breakout candidate entering 2026, Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland has struggled to produce, with 13 catches for 110 yards and zero touchdowns through five games. His fantasy value may see a boost with the potential return of QB Caleb Williams from injury, but he currently ranks fourth on the team in targets
WR · CHI
general
Chicago Bears Rome Odunze needs to be better, but the drop narrative is unfair
Another Sunday and another “drop” by Rome Odunze, or so fans say. A closer look at the Bears' third-year receiver here:
WR · CHI
analyst
Rome Odunze sees nine targets in Week 5 loss
Rome Odunze's performance in Week 5 and its implications for the future
WR · CHI
analyst
Rome Odunze Could Stay Hot Against Green Bay
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is coming off his best output of the season in a win over the Jets, and now turns his sights to a beatable Green Bay Packers defense. Despite another quarterback change in Tyson Bagent last Sunday, Odunze led the team in receiving (94 yards) and caught six of seven passes. The former ninth-overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft is the clear snap leader of the WR corps and the only wideout to clear an 80% snap share (three) on the campaign. Consistency will be hard to come by with his talented teammates, but he's in an excellent spot in Week 5 with a vulnerable Packers defense on tap. Odunze is a talented receiver, but currently unstable for fantasy. Fortunately, he's a key cog on a high-powered offense. The 24-year-old is RotoBaller's PPR WR41 for the divisional clash
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Hunting Explosives: Revisiting the Bears’ Big Plays from Week 4
The Chicago Bears' explosive plays from Week 4 are highlighted by Rome Odunze, Kyle Monangai, and Luther Burden
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