Do the Bears Have the Most Explosive WR Trio in the NFC?
The Chicago Bears may have quietly assembled one of the most exciting wide receiver trios in the NFC. With DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, and Luther Burden III all in the same room, Caleb Williams suddenly has a dynamic cast of weapons. Each receiver brings something different to the table, experience, size, or explosive playmaking. Together, they could help push the Bears’ offense into elite territory in 2025.
Moore is the veteran leader, coming off an average season since in the previous season he had a great year, in which he topped 1,300 yards. His route running and separation skills remain top-tier, and he’s proven he can produce regardless of who’s under center. Now paired with a true franchise quarterback in Williams, Moore’s efficiency could skyrocket. He’ll likely be the steady chain-mover and tone-setter in Ben Johnson’s system.
Odunze flashed star potential as a rookie and enters year two with a stronger grasp of the offense. His size, body control, and catch radius make him a nightmare in contested catch situations. Odunze gives the Bears a true outside mismatch who can stretch the field vertically. If his route polish continues to improve, his ceiling is massive.
Then there’s Burden, the Bears’ second-round pick out of Missouri, who fell further than expected in the draft. He’s already shown that he’s using that slide as motivation. Hitting the field immediately after being picked. Burden was electric in the SEC, producing over 2,200 yards and 21 touchdowns in three seasons. His ability to line up inside or outside, break tackles, and explode after the catch is exactly what this offense needed.
Ben Johnson’s scheme is built to create mismatches, and this trio gives him endless combinations to exploit defenses. Moore, Odunze, and Burden could be moved all over the field to keep opponents guessing. Johnson helped develop elite weapons in Detroit and now has the raw talent to do the same in Chicago. If these three click, the Bears might go from offensive afterthought to one of the most dangerous aerial attacks in the NFC.
