Rome Odunze drops touchdown in Bears' win over Eagles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:37 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze caught three passes for 44 yards during the team's Week 3 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, he dropped a possible touchdown from quarterback Case Keenum, which contributed to another disappointing performance. Odunze has struggled to find his role within the offense, often overshadowed by teammates Luther Burden III and Kalif Raymond. Despite these issues, there are no indications he is at risk of losing his place on the roster. Odunze's usage remains focused on downfield targets and contested catches.
- •Rome Odunze caught three passes from six targets.
- •He dropped an easy touchdown pass during the game.
- •Odunze has been overlooked in favor of Burden and Raymond.
- •His current performance raises concerns about his fit in the offense.
- •No threats to his roster position have been reported.
- 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Brutal drop for Rome Odunze as struggles continue Monday night
"Rome Odunze caught three passes for 44 yards but dropped an easy touchdown during the team's blowout win over Philadelphia.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Sep 29, 2026, 6:02 AMTurnovers, penalties and poor decisions costly in Eagles' 27-7 loss to Bears
NFL•Sep 29, 2026, 6:00 AMBears 27, Eagles 7: QB Case Keenum steals show in return to starting stage
NFL•Sep 29, 2026, 5:56 AMBears news: Luther Burden III drags entire Eagles defense into the end zone for TD
NFL•Sep 29, 2026, 5:56 AMEagles news: Jalen Hurts takes issue with concussion protocol process
NFL•Sep 29, 2026, 5:53 AMSirianni rues reaction to flagged hit on Hurts in Eagles' MNF loss
NFL•Sep 29, 2026, 5:47 AMPatriots news: Drake Maye catches wild strays after Case Keenum's big MNF