CHICAGO, Nov. 9 -- Luther Burden III helped give the Bears an early cushion, then watched the finish without them after a high hit ended his night. The receiver fumbled late in the fourth quarter against Tampa Bay and headed to the medical tent, leaving Chicago without its leading pass catcher for the decisive stretch.

Coach Ben Johnson confirmed after the Bears' 27-24 victory Sunday that Burden had suffered a concussion, according to reporting carried by CBS Sports. The diagnosis replaced the initial uncertainty surrounding his departure and leaves his availability for Chicago's next game unresolved.

Burden finished with seven catches on nine targets for 97 yards and a touchdown. The Bears now enter their bye week, providing time befor...