Chicago Bears Injury Update: Rome Odunze expected to play per report
Earlier today on the FOX Pregame Show, NFL Insider Jay Glazer reported that Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze intended to play tonight against the Houston Texans. He’s still listed as questionable by the Bears, and he’ll test his knee out before the game, but he is expected to play.
Glazer reported that veteran wideout Keenan Allen, who is questionable with a heel injury, is expected to be out tonight.
Last night, ESPN’s Adam Schefter Tweeted that Odunze was “tracking to play” while Allen would test his heel pregame.
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Yesterday, the Bears elevated wide receiver Collin Johnson as insurance if they needed an extra player at the position.
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Caleb Williams is 1-0 as a starting quarterback. He’ll need to be better if the Chicago Bears want to be 2-0.
Standing in the way is reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year CJ Stroud.
Follow along with us here for live score updates and up-to-date information as the Bears travel to Houston to take on the Texans.
Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans live updates
3 Chicago Bears keys to the game
1. Make the Texans one-dimensional
Joe Mixon is a problem. Adding him to a Texans offense that has Stefon Diggs, Tank Dell and Nico Collins is ridiculous. If the Bears’ defense wants to keep that passing game in check, it’ll need to rely on the front four and the linebackers to
2. Get the running game going
Last week, the Bears struggled to move the ball. On the ground, they gained 84 yards on 22 total carries. D’Andre Swift, one of the top free agents the Bears signed this offseason, needs to get going. It keeps the defense honest, which helps Caleb Williams in the end.
3. Handle the hostile environment
This will be Caleb Williams’ first experience in a hostile NFL environment. It’s primetime, all eyes are on him as he tries to become the first rookie Bears QB to win his first two games since Craig Krenzel in 2004.
