The Chicago Bears ‘ playoff aspirations just hit a major snag, as the durability of their top wide receiver, Rome Odunze, is now in serious question. He is the team’s top receiver and has helped them get nine wins in the 2025 season. Although his commitment to playing through a stress fracture has been praised, that same toughness might sideline him for the remainder of the Bears’ crucial playoff push.

According to NFL doctor Jesse Morse, the stress fracture injury needs about 6 weeks to heal fully. The league is in Week 14 now, so if he rests as per Morse’s advice, he would simply miss the rest of the regular season. The Bears might put him on the injured reserve (IR) list and then activate him later.

In twelve games, Rome Odunze has 44 receptions for 661 receiving yards and six touch

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