Chicago Bears, 9. Odunze
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The Bears are 5-3 and are coming off one of the most exciting (and highly stressful) wins in recent memory. Still, Rome Odunze's father thought this was a good time to voice his displeasure with the fact that his son is coming off a game in which he had zero catches.
For the Chicago Bears, we know the defense is a threat to take the ball away on any play, that the veteran offensive linemen additions have made a significant difference, and that wide receiver Rome Odunze has become the clear top option in the passing game.
Chicago Bears star wideout Rome Odunze's father, James, is now calling on the team to trade his son so he can get more targets.
Week 9 was a rough one in fantasy football as some high riders last week did not follow up those performances at all. Did we see another goose egg? Yes.
Odunze's team-best 473 yards receiving (59.1 per game) have come on 31 catches (59 targets), plus he has scored five TDs. Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
It seems like wide receiver Rome Odunze's father, James, believes that his son's future in the NFL is not with the Chicago Bears.
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Odunze failed to secure any of his three targets in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday. Odunze had logged at least five targets in every prior game this season before being limited to three in Cincinnati.
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Potential cause for concern on Bears offense is actually a massive green flag for Rome Odunze's NFL future
All season, head coach Ben Johnson has noted it's going to be difficult to feed every horse in the stable every week. On Sunday, wide receiver DJ Moore and rookie tight end Colston Loveland were the primary weapons for the Bears offense but Odunze still played a key role despite the limited production from a receiving standpoint.