NFL reacts to Bears WRs Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III

Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III will lead the Chicago Bears’ wide receiver room in the 2026 season. The team will heavily rely on their connection with Caleb Williams as it looks to surpass its success last year. Chicago won the NFC North with an 11-6 record and reached the Divisional Round. Even more eyes will be on Odunze and Burden, and the NFL reacted to their recent video.

Odunze appeared and started in 12 regular-season games in 2025. He recorded 44 receptions for 661 yards and six touchdowns. The 24-year-old is widely considered the undisputed WR1 now that D.J. Moore has joined the Buffalo Bills.

Burden, on the other hand, enjoyed a solid rookie season. He registered 47 receptions for 652 yards and two touchdowns. The Missouri product suffered a groin injury in training camp but could be ready for Week 1.

Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears — Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) reacts after a touchdown catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears: NFL posts reaction to Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III’s video

The NFL uploaded a hilarious video featuring Odunze and Burden. They were asked questions and asked to answer simultaneously to see if they have the same response. However, only their touchdown celebration was alike. The NFL added its thoughts about the duo’s performance in the challenge.

“Their touchdown celly is the only thing that redeemed them ,” the NFL wrote.

Their touchdown celly is the only thing that redeemed them @lutherburden3 | @RomeOdunze pic.twitter.com/hsU42pFB6T

— NFL (@NFL) August 31, 2026

Odunze, Burden and the Bears will kick off their regular-season on the road on Sept. 13 against the Carolina Panthers. On Sept. 20, they will play their home opener versus the Minnesota Vikings.

Fans will see how they perform and how much impact they will have in the upcoming campaign. The duo has shown good chemistry, and the team hopes it translates to more receptions and touchdowns. Chicago’s wide receiver room also features Jahdae Walker and rookie Zavion Thomas, who performed well in the preseason matchup with the Tennessee Titans.