This article was originally published on www.dawindycity.com as Luther Burden's Rookie Season Not Going to Plan at Midway Point.

Halfway through the 2025 season, one Chicago Bears rookie has captured the attention of fans with his impressive play and steady rise in production.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s creative playcalls have been a huge highlight of the 2025 season. The flea flicker touchdown to Luther Burden, the fake flea flicker run, Caleb Williams catching a touchdown pass from DJ Moore,

The Chicago Bears will try to get back on track when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, but their offense will be missing some key weapons.

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Which Bears rookie skill-position player has impressed the most? Has Kyle Monangai earned more chances when D’Andre Swift is healthy? The Week 9 pressing questions.

Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus and Luther Burden III all were away from the practice field on Wednesday with a game at Cincinnati Sunday awaiting.

None of those three practiced Wednesday, as well as starting running back D'Andre Swift, and top cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was limited.