Start: CHI WR Rome Odunze vs. NYG CB Cor’Dale Flott
Odunze was held without a catch last week, which led to his father throwing some shade towards the Bears on X. Odunze has been managing a heel injury since the beginning of the season, but he landed on the injury report for the first time last week. He did not practice on Wednesday, but this could just be some injury maintenance.
The Giants are dealing with injuries across their secondary. Last week, they missed a few key pieces, including Flott. Flott did practice in a limited fashion as he recovers from a concussion. With Paulson Adebo not practising again, that would leave Flott as the top corner for the Giants. Odunze will surely bounce back this week and could possibly see some forced targets.
Bench: PIT WR D.K. Metcalf vs. LAC CB Donte Jackson
Metcalf was held to just two catches for six yards last week against the Colts, whose secondary was without Charvarius Ward, before Indianapolis traded for Sauce Gardner. It will not get easier for Metcalf and the Steelers offense against a good Chargers secondary. The Chargers boast the NFL’s third-best pass defense, allowing just 177 passing yards a game. Check out other options in place of Metcalf this week
