NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, Jameson Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Bears

Bears first-round WR Rome Odunze explained his mindset of sharing a receiver room with Keenan Allen and D.J. Moore.

“It’s about being available on any given play,” Odunze said, via Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network. “When you have so many different weapons on the field, you’re not going to see the ball on every play. That’s not the expectation, but I do expect myself to make plays and be put in opportunities to make those plays.”

• According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Bears are listing Allen (heel) and DL Montez Sweat (toe) as questionable for Week 1 against the Titans. 
• Pelissero adds that both players were full participants in practice on Friday. 

Lions

Detroit needs WR Jameson Williams to leap this year after the departure of WR Josh Reynolds. Lions OC Ben Johnson believes Williams continues to improve and feels he’s at his best right now on the field and off.

“As high as it’s ever been and continuing to climb,” Johnson said, via Tim Twentyman of the team’s website. “The more reps, the more time we get together on the field, the better I feel about him. He’s grown in so many ways, on and off the field. As a player, as a route runner, as a receiver, and then off the field just his preparation.”

Vikings

• Vikings WR Jordan Addison stated he’s 100 percent despite the ankle injury and never had worries that he’d miss a game. (Andrew Krammer)
• Minnesota WR Justin Jefferson cited HC Kevin O’Connell as a huge reason he wanted to remain with the Vikings. (Mike Florio)
• Vikings QB coach Josh McCown described why he has faith in QB Sam Darnold: “I just believe in him. I saw it. I know what he’s dealt with. He’s been through the wringer.” (Alec Lewis)
• According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Vikings are targeting a Week 7 return for TE T.J. Hockenson.