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In a thrilling game against the Indianapolis Colts, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams made history by throwing his first NFL touchdown pass to fellow rookie Rome Odunze. Despite the Chicago Bears' 21-16 loss, the connection between Williams and Odunze shone brightly, with Odunze recording a team-high 112 receiving yards and a touchdown. The two players celebrated their achievement with humor, joking about who would keep the ball, while Odunze expressed his excitement about building chemistry with Williams moving forward.
- Caleb Williams becomes the first rookie quarterback to throw a touchdown pass in 2024.
- Rome Odunze had a breakout game, leading the team in receiving yards and targets.
Caleb Williams | QB
Breakout
0
1 pass TDs
0- First rookie quarterback to throw a touchdown pass in 2024.
- Showed strong connection with Odunze, targeting him 11 times.
Rome Odunze | WR
Breakout
Pickup
6 receptions
11 targets
112 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Recorded his first NFL touchdown and led the team with 112 receiving yards.
- Demonstrated improved chemistry with Williams after a slow start due to injury.
Chicago Bears
- Struggled to find offensive identity despite the rookie connection.
- Need to improve overall team performance to convert individual successes into wins.
Indianapolis Colts
- Secured a close victory against the Bears, showcasing resilience.
- Continued to build on their season with a focus on team cohesion.