In Sunday’s NFC Divisional game, the Chicago Bears lost a thriller to the Los Angeles Rams, which went to overtime before the Rams emerged victorious.
The Chicago Bears fell short this time. The team had come back from seven fourth-quarter deficits this season, and it looked as if they were enroute to their eighth before an interception in overtime all but sealed the win for the Rams.
Down 17-10 in the final minute, facing fourth and four, Williams scrambled and found Cole Kmet for the tying touchdown with 18 seconds left, a throw that will go down as one of the plays of the year. Williams finished the game 23 of 42 for 257 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. The last interceptions proved costly, as the Rams marched into field-goal range and punched their tickets to the NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks.
It was a successful season overall for the Bears. Caleb Williams, Luther Burden, and Colston Loveland have all taken major steps in their development. First-time head coach Ben Johnson came to Chicago and built a culture that made this team consistent and helped them keep their composure as the Bears made the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Author: Dane Madoche (@FF_DaMaddog)
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Bears tight end Colston Loveland has epic performance vs. the rival Packers.
The Chicago Bears are moving on to the Divisional Round as they pulled an epic comeback vs. the rival Green Bay Packers 31-27. The win showed plenty of what Bears fans and fantasy managers have to look forward to in the coming years.
A large part of the comeback involved rookie tight end Colston Loveland. Loveland recorded 8 receptions for 137 yards. He made things easier for his quarterback Caleb Williams. Williams threw for 361 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. With the Bears continued playoff run, both Loveland and Williams’ stock is soaring.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
With a nagging foot injury for Rome Odunze, the Bears are leaving all options on the table.
The 10-4 Bears lead the NFC North and are currently 2nd overall in the NFC behind the Rams. Second year wideout Rome Odunze has shown flashes of breaking out, but has been limited by injury.
Odunze was a late scratch just a few minutes ahead of kickoff with a stubborn foot injury. Since his WR8 performance in Week 10 against the Giants, Odunze hasn’t crested above 8.3 fantasy points. Head Coach Ben Johnson says that all options are on the table. With the fantasy football playoffs in the next 2 weeks, expect to go without Odunze. Dynasty gamers should be formulating their thesis on Odunze’s 2026 outlook.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Rome Odunze is now week-to-week with a stress fracture in his foot.
Rome Odunze has struggled the last few weeks. He he’s had 8.3 or less fantasy points in 4 out of the last 5 games. Now it has come out that he will miss with a stress fracture in his foot.
The timetable is said to be week-to-week which doesn’t bode well for the upcoming fantasy football playoffs. Caleb Williams will have to utilize his other weapons as the Bears try to maintain both the top seed in the NFC and the NFC North division. Rookies Luther Burden and Colston Loveland get a huge boost and are worth firing up against the Packers.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Caleb Williams has his best game as a pro as his Bears take the Cowboys to the woodshed.
Caleb Williams has a career day against the Dallas Cowboys, finishing with 19 completions on 28 attempts for 298 yards, 4 passing touchdowns and 0 sacks taken. This is Williams’ first career game with no sacks taken. It’s clear new head coach Ben Johnson is helping the 2nd year pro immensely after a disastrous rookie season. The entire offense is benefiting from the competent coaching as wide receiver Rome Odunze is playing up to his draft potential. Odunze had 3 catches for 62 yards and a touchdown. He finished last week with 7 catches, 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. Odunze looks like he is WR1 for the team. Rookie wide out Luther Burden had his first big impact for the team with 3 catches, 101 yards and a touchdown, with the touchdown being a 65 yard bomb from Williams. WR Dj Moore looks to be the odd man out in the receiving corps but he was able to catch a touchdown on his limited opportunities.
This game has put Chicago on the map for fantasy assets. You want to have a piece or 2 of this Ben Johnson offense on your fantasy teams. Williams, Odunze and running back D’andre Swift are all much starts in all formats. Swift has not been efficient but he is the lead back on a ascending offense, he will get his share of fantasy points. Bears fans can rejoice in finally having a playmaking quarterback!
Author: Jesse Baldwin @J_Baldwin51
Bears receiver Luther Burden is still missing time due to his hamstring injury, which was reported on May 20
After suffering a hamstring injury on May 20, Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden is considered “day-to-day” by head coach Ben Johnson.
While the injury classification is promising, Burden is missing valuable reps as veteran wide receivers Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay have filled in those reps with the first team. The former Mizzou Tiger also reportedly suffered an undisclosed injury after landing awkwardly on the football. Currently, the hamstring issue is the only thing keeping the wideout off the field.
Missing OTA practices, mini camps, and now the start of training camp is a concerning on a Bears team that suddenly seems crowded with pass-catching options. Johnson has expressed frustration with Burden missing time earlier this offseason. “The sooner we get him out there, the quicker he can carve a role for himself,” the head coach said.
Burden was selected No. 39 overall by the Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is a dynamic wide receiver with great after-the-catch ability and speed to burn. Fantasy managers seemed to love the landing spot being paired with sophomore quarterback Caleb Williams and first-time HC Johnson.
He must get on the field to not only establish a role for himself but also learn Johnson’s new offense and build chemistry with his quarterback, Williams. In the meantime, buy the dip on Burden’s Underdog ADP that is currently in the 80s.
Author: Dane Madoche (@FF_DaMaddog)
