Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 30
Bears Rookie Zavion Thomas Opens Debut With 97-Yard Touchdown
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 30

Bears Rookie Zavion Thomas Opens Debut With 97-Yard Touchdown

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 30

Summary

  • Zavion Thomas announced himself on his first NFL play, turning Tyson Bagent’s pass from Chicago’s own 3-yard line into a 97-yard touchdown against Tennessee.
  • The third-round rookie finished his preseason debut with five catches for 140 yards, plus 22 kickoff-return yards and 39 punt-return yards.
  • Bagent called it "the greatest start in NFL history," while Thomas said the breakout reflected the preparation he expected to pay off.
  • Chicago projects Thomas as a No. 2 receiver behind Kalif Raymond, giving Caleb Williams another potential target alongside Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze.

Insights

Will Zavion Thomas's blazing speed disrupt the Bears' crowded receiver room and steal a starting role this season?
Was this breathtaking 140-yard debut a mere preseason fluke, or the birth of Chicago's next explosive offensive weapon?