The Caleb Williams-Rome Odunze connection already has NFL fans buzzing
Chicago Bears rookies Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze stole the show in Saturday's 27-3 preseason win against the Cincinnati Bengals, and for good reason. The top-10 picks connected for the first time on an NFL field, and it provided a glimpse of an exciting future.
While the offense got off to a slow start, with three straight three-and-outs, Williams and Odunze put on a show for the home crowd on the final drive of the first half. Facing second-and-10 from Chicago's 48, Williams rolled left and threw a dart for a 45-yard completion to Odunze to set up Chicago's first touchdown (a seven-yard scramble by Williams).
"It's pretty unreal, honestly," Odunze said of the throw, via Kevin Fishbain. "I just watched it back. He's throwing off one leg, putting it on my outside shoulder. It's like ... ooh, it's magical what he's doing back there in the backfield. He's special."
And it's safe to say the rest of the NFL world feels the same. Even after a preseason game. NFL fans, especially the Bears contingent, were loving what they saw from Williams and Odunze, who could be a potent duo in this league for years to come. Here are reactions from X (formerly Twitter):
Williams to Odunze. Get used to this. pic.twitter.com/UEMnr225oq
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) August 17, 2024
Pretty sensational 4 play run for Williams + Odunze
Looks like some college highlights @ChicagoBears pic.twitter.com/D8o31uN6k6— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) August 18, 2024
This angle of Caleb Williams’ DIME to Rome Odunze 🤯
pic.twitter.com/eyN0J8Zi5e— PFF (@PFF) August 17, 2024
let’s just admire this caleb williams BEAUTY to rome odunze, shall we?
what a wonderful world 😌 #BearDown pic.twitter.com/lbIwfOXfp4— dakota 🏈 (@DakotaKnowsBall) August 17, 2024
This is exactly why the Bears drafted Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze. Off schedule plays kill defenses. Duo for the next decade pic.twitter.com/8a6jJfj6RU
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) August 17, 2024
Caleb Williams just made an INSANE throw to Rome Odunze. My goodness.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) August 17, 2024
Bears fans after that Williams to Odunze connection. pic.twitter.com/Df7AowgF6S
— jon greenberg (@jon_greenberg) August 17, 2024
The #Bears have both Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze on their roster. Pretty cool to think about pic.twitter.com/LXr0ypJPhD
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) August 18, 2024
I’m a bengals fan but, I think Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze will Play like Jamarr and Joe‼️
— 😈 (@air_smiles) August 18, 2024
Williams to Odunze is gonna be special, man. https://t.co/vTlnRc4bQW
— Bench Day Dre (@BenchDayDre) August 17, 2024
How in the world did we get both Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze on the same team
— Isaiah Bella (@ztapin) August 17, 2024
Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze is the best rookie combo since ____________? https://t.co/q5s3gg5xzL
— Jordan Loupe (@CantALoupe_FF) August 17, 2024
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?
Ridiculous completion here from Caleb Williams to Rome Odunze...
It's ok to be excited, Bears fans.#NFL #Bears #BroItsFootball https://t.co/SLTQN0nxjL— Bro, it’s football. (@BroItsFootball) August 17, 2024
Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze are gonna be beasts for a longggg time pic.twitter.com/tPrY1yINQm
— Solo (@YT_Solo) August 17, 2024
Bold prediction - Caleb Williams to Rome Odunze is going to be very fun for a very long time pic.twitter.com/z1BzJwlJoN
— Reese (@rnasser10) August 17, 2024
Caleb Williams to Rome Odunze is going to be fun for a LONG time https://t.co/1rcM9ZQ2Fa
— Gregory Bearden (@greglostabet) August 17, 2024
Rome Odunze and Caleb Williams are going to build an empire in Chicago#DaBears pic.twitter.com/7QuBLRZqoi
— typochondriac (@typochondriac_) August 17, 2024
CALEB. WILLIAMS. ROME. ODUNZE. REGULAR SEASON CANT COME SOON ENOUGH. pic.twitter.com/mTY7dlpFx4
— Jackson Goldman (@jgoldman137) August 17, 2024
The Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze matchup is going to be a problem for teams for many years to come. #Bears
— Stetson (@StettyWap) August 17, 2024
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