It sounds like Chicago Bears rookie receiver Luther Burden III avoided a serious injury against the San Francisco 49ers.

Burden, who missed the Packers game last week because of a sprained ankle, led the Bears with eight catches and 138 yards in the team’s 42-38 loss to the 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. His performance was needed, given that Rome Odunze remains out with a chronic foot issue and DJ Moore was slowed by an illness and finished with one catch for seven yards.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III catches a short pass from quarterback Caleb Williams for a 14-yard gain on ankle-breaking play.

Luther Burden III (ankle) will play in Week 17 at San Francisco after missing Week 16 against Green Bay, and I like him as a borderline starter in all leagues. He has the chance for a big game against the 49ers.