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The "rookie tight ends can be productive players" myth has evaporated the last few seasons, with Sam LaPorta, and Brock Bowers having historical statistical finishes. Loveland was a surprise pick by the Bears, but it's clear the team has a clear plan for the rookie from Michigan. Playing more like a big wideout, than inline tight end, Loveland has the athletic traits and offensive scheme to have a solid fantasy ceiling in his first season. Like LaPorta in his rookie year, Loveland will be surrounded by more "flashy" teammates who will tend to draw the attention of the defense. Loveland can use his frame, and separation ability to take advantage of lesser defenders in the short and intermediate parts of the field, and be an asset in the red zone. While he won't impress anyone with his blocking ability, he will have to hold off a well-paid vet to earn consistent playing time. That, and volume are the biggest roadblocks to Loveland being more than a TE2 early on.
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 Rome Odunze off the injury report for Wildcard Weekend
Last played in Week 13
By: Mike Krueger | Thu Jan 8, 2:29 pm
|  | Lots of good news on the #Bears injury report, as WRs Rome Odunze (foot) and D.J. Moore (knee) are both off the report and good to go. DB Kyler Gordon is questionable, but a full participant and likely to be activated. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Odunze has been bothered by a foot injury and last played in Week 13. In his absence, the passing offense has largely shifted towards rookie Luther Burden III and TE Colston Loveland. It's difficult to see a ceiling game coming from Odunze in his first game back, especially in an offense with plenty of weapons. He's probably more of a WR2 option even in a week with a limited player pool.
| Rome Odunze, Luther Burden ruled Out for Week 16
Bears down two starting receivers
By: Mike Krueger | Thu Dec 18, 2:27 pm
| | Bears WRs Rome Odunze (Foot) and Luther Burden III (Ankle) both ruled out for Saturday vs. Packers. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: The Bears will be shorthanded when they face the Packers on Saturday night. Neither wideout practiced this week. Without Odunze and Burden, the Bears will be counting on D.J. Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus to fill the wide receiver void. TE Colston Loveland could also see increased targets.
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