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Bears Edge Raiders as Odunze Extends Four-Game TD Streak

Takeaways with long field goals are powering a narrow-margin start.

Overview

  • Chicago rallied for a 25-24 Week 4 win over Las Vegas after five lead changes.
  • Rome Odunze caught his fifth touchdown of the season to become the first Bears player since Walter Payton in 1986 to score in each of the first four games, pushing his totals to 30 receptions for 296 yards and five TDs.
  • Head coach Ben Johnson highlighted the improving timing between Caleb Williams and Odunze, noting Williams delivered the scoring throw before the receiver came out of his break.
  • The defense generated four takeaways for a second straight game and leads the NFL in third-down rate allowed at 23.9%, holding the Raiders to 2-for-8; safety Kevin Byard added two interceptions to reach 32 for his career, second most since 2016.
  • Kicker Cairo Santos went 4-for-4 with makes from 52 and 51 yards to tie Robbie Gould’s franchise mark with 23 field goals of 50-plus yards as a Bear.