Rome Odunze active, Keenan Allen out as Bears battle Texans

(670 The Score) Bears rookie receiver Rome Odunze is active for Chicago's game at Houston on Sunday Night Football, while veteran receiver Keenan Allen is inactive.

Odunze suffered an MCL sprain in the Bears' win against the Titans last Sunday. He returned to practice in a limited fashion Friday at Halas Hall. Allen has been dealing with a heel injury and didn't practice this past week.

The Bears' inactives also include receiver Velus Jones Jr., offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie, fullback Khari Blasingame, linebacker Noah Sewell and pass rusher Dominique Robinson.

Kickoff between the Bears (1-0) and the Texans (1-0) comes at 7:20 p.m. CT from Houston.

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