Rome Odunze scores first touchdown of season for Bears against Bucs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Chicago Bears lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7-0 in their Sunday Night Football matchup. Rome Odunze caught a nine-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Caleb Williams during Chicago's opening drive. This touchdown marks Odunze's first of the season, following primarily receiving targets going to Luther Burden III and tight end Colston Loveland. The Bears utilized a balanced offensive strategy, with Williams also contributing 11 rushing yards.
- •Bears lead Buccaneers 7-0 early in the game.
- •Rome Odunze catches a nine-yard touchdown pass.
- •Caleb Williams throws for 26 yards on the opening drive.
- •D'Andre Swift and Salvon Ahmed contribute to the running game.
- •This touchdown is Odunze's first of the season.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Rome Odunze has first TD of season to give Bears lead vs Bucs
"The Chicago Bears took an early lead on Sunday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a nine-yard touchdown to Rome Odunze.
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