What happened: Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III suffered a concussion late in Sunday night's 27-24 win over Tampa Bay and is in concussion protocol, per Adam Schefter.
Why it matters: Chicago improved to 7-2 with its fourth straight win and holds the No. 5 seed. Burden is listed Questionable on the injury report.
By the numbers: Bears: 7-2 through nine games in 2026, W4, No. 5 seed. Last game: won 27-24 vs. Tampa Bay (Nov. 8, final).
What to watch: Burden's status on the Bears' injury report this week will show where he stands in the protocol.