The Chicago Bears drafted Zavion Thomas at No. 89, securing a verified field stretcher who ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash (90th-percentile) and posted an elite 18.7 Breakout Age (97th-percentile). Thomas earned a massive 25.2% Target Share and a quarterback-friendly 112.5 Targeted Passer Rating, proving he possesses the rare combination of high-volume command and the game-breaking 107.5 Speed Score to erase pursuit angles in the blink of an eye.
In dynasty formats, Thomas joins a group of speculative WRs in the late 2nd/early 3rd round of rookie drafts behind Rome Odunze and Luther Burden.
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With DJ Moore now in Buffalo, Luther Burden III‘s elite Yards Per Route Run and Yards After the Catch metrics suggest a massive breakout is imminent for the 2026 season. Despite competition from Loveland and Odunze, he remains a strong fantasy option, though Burden’s best ball and dynasty ADP has jumped the shark in recent weeks.
The NFC North division is on the line as the Bears cling to a half game lead over the Packers. The home matchup will be a hurdle for the Bears as they will be without receivers Luther Burden and Rome Odunze.
Odunze is being shut down for the season and Burden can be considered week-to-week with an ankle injury. Caleb Williams will surely rely on running backs D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai. This also opens up a great opportunity for rookie tight end Colston Loveland to have a big day for fantasy football. Fire up healthy Bears players with confidence.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
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 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 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
