Rome Odunze honors Cole Kmet after scoring touchdown against Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze scored the team's first touchdown during Sunday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The touchdown, resulting from a drive led by quarterback Caleb Williams, included a tribute to tight end Cole Kmet, who is sidelined with a season-ending knee injury. Odunze celebrated by performing Kmet's signature home run swing, expressing support for his teammate. Kmet, a key leader on the team, suffered his injury in the Bears' previous game against the New England Patriots.
- •Odunze scored his first touchdown of the season.
- •The Bears are playing the Buccaneers on November 8, 2026.
- •Cole Kmet is out for the season due to a knee injury.
- •Odunze performed Kmet's signature celebration after scoring.
- •Kmet's absence is a significant loss for the Bears.
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Bears WR Rome Odunze pays tribute to Cole Kmet after TD vs. Buccaneers
"Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze scored the first touchdown of Sunday night's game and honored teammate Cole Kmet.
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