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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has developed a strong connection with star quarterback Caleb Williams, and some of their chemistry comes from the games they're playing away from the football field.
The Bears have started hot with a 7-2 record, are leading the NFC North, and are second in the NFC. Team chemistry could play a huge part in that. While speaking with Kay Adams on her "Up & Adams with Kay Adams" show, Odunze revealed an interesting activity he and Williams enjoy together that has strengthened their relationship.
"I mean, that's my brother. We hang out; we kick it. We play video games, like anything you would do with a brother," Odunze said.
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"We are playing the new 'Call of Duty' this week. Shout-out to COD. They got a good one. This was a fun one, so we've been playing that a good bit. Had some fun," he shared, adding, "Had some time off in the bye week, so we've been playing that with some of the other homies as well."
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The new video game, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4," dropped on Oct. 23, giving the Bears teammates several weeks to enjoy it, including during their recent bye week. However, Odunze revealed other factors that helped him and Williams develop their bond.
"Obviously, we came in together, No. 1 and No. 9. That relationship could go bad in ways, but for us, it's been great ... That's my guy. We've been making plays on the field. Obviously, we have our goals and aspirations to win the Super Bowl," Odunze told Adams.
The Bears have given fans reason to believe they could achieve that goal, with some impressive victories this season powered by Williams, their running backs, and the recent addition of Jeffery Simmons on defense.
They recently surprised people by defeating the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on the road in a "Monday Night Football" matchup. They followed that up by beating the Baker Mayfield-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a last-second field goal, despite Williams' woeful four-interception performance.
In the 27-24 win over the Buccaneers, Odunze finally recorded his first touchdown reception of the season on a nine-yard pass from Williams in the first quarter. He finished with 60 yards, while teammate Luther Burden III finished with 97 yards and a touchdown.
Burden currently leads all Bears receivers with 644 yards, but Odunze isn't far behind with 528 yards, and a breakout game could push him ahead.
Whatever the Bears players are doing to build chemistry, it appears to be working in head coach Ben Johnson's second season. The Bears are currently third in the latest Super Bowl odds, behind only the San Francisco 49ers and the Buffalo Bills.
However, Chicago still faces a tough remaining schedule on the way, making strong on-field chemistry even more significant.
They'll have tests against the AFC's Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars, along with two games against division rival the Detroit Lions. They'll also get rematches against the NFC North's Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, the only two teams to beat the Bears this season.
Next up, Williams, Odunze, and the Bears host the New Orleans Saints in Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 22.
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