With Rome Odunze a late scratch before kickoff Sunday, the Bears needed another receiver to step up. Rookie Luther Burden did — until he left the game in the third quarter after hurting his ankle on a screen pass.

Loveland's Michigan Wolverines and Burden's Missouri Tigers were recently r anked among the college programs with the best 2025 NFL draft results. Missouri checked in at No. 11 after sending Burden and offensive tackle Armand Membou to the NFL last April.

Chicago Bears wide receivers Rome Odunze (foot) and Luther Burden III (ankle) have both been ruled out for Saturday night’s rematch against the Green Bay Packers.

Latest updates after Jordan Love suffered a concussion that forced him out of the Packers Week 16 game vs. Bears on Saturday.

Luther Burden III and Adonai Mitchell both command tremendous volume worth league-winning upside. One player has better upside than the other.

With Rome Odunze and Luther Burden injured, the Bears may be forced to turn to undrafted rookie receiver Jahdae Walker.