Sep 8, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) attempts to make a catch against Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images Chicago Bears receiver Keenan Allen is one of the team’s inactives and will miss Sunday night’s road game against the Houston Texans.
Fellow wideout Rome Odunze is set to play in the contest.
Allen didn’t practice all week after aggravating a heel injury in last week’s season-opening victory over the Tennessee Titans. Odunze sustained a sprained knee against the Titans and returned to practice Friday on a limited basis.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus had said both players were game-time decisions. Allen (908 career receptions) and Odunze (the ninth overall choice of the 2024 draft) are both in their first season with Chicago.
The other inactives for the Bears are offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie, fullback Khari Blasingame, receiver Velus Jones Jr., defensive lineman Dominique Robinson and linebacker Noah Sewell.
Texans running back Dameon Pierce (hamstring) is inactive. The other Houston inactives are linebackers Jamal Hill and Rashad Weaver, safety M.J. Stewart, receiver John Metchie III and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs.
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