{"id":251482,"date":"2025-10-17T19:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T23:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=251482"},"modified":"2025-10-17T18:54:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T22:54:03","slug":"bears-comment-on-saints-rashid-shaheed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/10\/17\/bears-comment-on-saints-rashid-shaheed\/","title":{"rendered":"Bears Comment on Worries Trying to Guard Saints’ Speedster"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the Chicago Bears<\/a> prepare to face the New Orleans Saints<\/a> this Sunday, one name has emerged as a major point of concern \u2014 wide receiver Rashid Shaheed.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Bears’ defense, led by team captain Kevin Byard, knows that limiting explosive plays will be crucial to securing a win. However, that’s easier said than done when dealing with a player like Shaheed, whose speed and versatility have made him one of the NFL’s most dynamic players.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears Face Challenge in Containing Saints Speedster Rashid Shaheed<\/h2>\n
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Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Chicago Bears free safety Kevin Byard (31) reacts during the first quarter against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Byard highlighted the challenge<\/a> during this week’s media availability, noting that the Saints’ receiving corps is built on pure speed.<\/p>\n

“On the outside, they’ve just got speed, speed, speed,” Byard said. “(Chris) Olave runs fast, obviously. Rashid Shaheed, he’s super fast. He’s running vertical. (Brandin) Cooks (has) been in the game for a while. He’s a fast guy.”<\/p>\n

Shaheed’s ability to take the top off defenses is well-documented. His 87-yard touchdown against the New York Giants back on October 5th remains the longest reception in the NFL this season, and it’s thanks in large part to his speed. But Shaheed is proving he’s far more than just a one-dimensional deep threat. The 27-year-old wideout has steadily evolved into a complete offensive weapon, which the Bears can’t afford to overlook.<\/p>\n

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THE NEED FOR SHAHEED!<\/p>\n

87 yards to the house \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa CBS pic.twitter.com\/7144MlHuXw<\/a><\/p>\n

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n