Chicago Bears' Rome Odunze Pursues NFL Single-Season Receiving Touchdown Record

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is off to an impressive start in his second NFL season, already recording 20 catches, 296 yards, and five touchdowns through four games. Odunze has scored a touchdown in every game this season, joining an elite group in Bears history alongside Walter Payton. He has publicly declared his ambition to break the NFL single-season receiving touchdown record of 23, set by Randy Moss in 2007, aiming to reach 24 touchdowns. Odunze's growth is credited to improved physical and mental preparation, a strong connection with quarterback Caleb Williams, and disciplined coaching from head coach Ben Johnson, who praises Odunze's detailed route running and versatility. Having already surpassed his rookie season touchdown total, Odunze is also on pace to break the Bears' single-season touchdown record set in 1947. While reaching the NFL record is challenging, Odunze's early success and work ethic position him as a rising star and a key offensive weapon for the Bears.