Zach BacharContributor ISeptember 9, 2024
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Chicago Bears novice pass receiver Rome Odunze is thought about “week-to-week” with an MCL sprain that he suffered throughout the group’s 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Odunze sustained the injury while obstructing throughout a run play in the 4th quarter, as a Titans protector arrived on his leg. He left the video game and did not return.
The 22-year-old was targeted 4 times in his NFL launching, taking one reception for 11 lawns.
The Bears’ offense as a whole wasn’t able to remain constant versus Tennessee, summoning simply 148 overall lawns. They still protected the 17-point resurgence win due to a number of extraordinary plays on defense and unique groups.
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Odunze wasn’t the only Bears novice with a fairly peaceful launching, as Caleb Williams completed 14-of-29 for 93 lawns without taping a goal or an interception.
Still, Odunze went into the routine season with high expectations after Chicago chose him with the No. 9 total choice in the 2024 draft. The previous Washington standout left to a strong start in preseason, taking a 45-yard catch versus the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 17.
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He likewise made appreciation from his veteran colleagues throughout training school, consisting of six-time Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen.
“He’s a bit much better than me when I can be found in,” Allen stated, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. “He’s quicker. He comes out of his breaks much better than I did when I was that young. He appears like more refined than I was as a receiver.”
With Odunze apparently anticipated to miss out on a long time, Tyler Scott and DeAndre Carter might make bigger functions along with Allen and DJ Moore in Chicago’s beginning lineup.
The Bears will try to endure without the novice and protect a 2-0 start in their Week 2 match with the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football