To add injury to insult, Bears rookie wideout Luther Burden III injured his quad on the final play of the game, and eventually had to be carted off the field. However, it appears Chicago's young star dodged a bullet, as ESPN reports that Burden's injury is not thought to be serious. He will undergo additional testing today.

Lost in the sauce of Sunday night’s thriller in San Francisco —a 42–38 49ers victory over the Bears— was Chicago wide receiver Luther Burden leaving the game with an injury.

Watch the best plays from Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III's 138-yard game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season.

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.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III let a national audience know he is a future star. His girlfriend Kendall Minglae also was stunned and reacted to his performance on Sunday Night Football vs. the San Francisco 49ers.

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

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams suffered a right hamstring injury in the first quarter of his team's 42-38 victory Sunday over the Chicago Bears, and was replaced by Austen Pleasants, who had played only 12 offensive snaps before the game.