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Published Sep 12, 2026, 3:00 PM

ODUNZE QUESTIONABLE

Rome Odunze WR CHI

Rome Odunze — Chicago Bears

Fantasy Impact

Rome Odunze is questionable for Chicago's Week 1 matchup against Carolina with a calf injury. Unlike Nabers and Kamara, Odunze remained limited throughout the practice week, leaving more legitimate workload uncertainty heading into Sunday.

Fantasy Action

Odunze remains a possible Week 1 starter, but managers with comparable healthy alternatives should keep them available. Check Sunday's inactive list before committing.

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Odunze sustained the calf injury last week and was limited in all three practices leading into the opener.

Bears coach Ben Johnson said Odunze looked good from his perspective but also emphasized Chicago's need to consider the long season when determining how to handle the receiver.

FAZE Take

This is different from a player who simply carries a questionable tag after finishing the week fully practicing. Odunze never progressed beyond limited participation. That doesn't mean he won't play — but availability and full workload are two different questions, and both matter for fantasy.

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