Nico Collins to practice this week

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said "there is a concern" with WR Ricky Pearsall's injury status.

The post went on to say Shanahan said it, "shouldn't rule him out for this week." The knee combined with the ankle makes it tough, according to the rest of the post. While it sounds like Pearsall could still play in Week 16, it's a bit of a different toon from earlier today when there didn't seem to be a concern. For what it's worth, Pearsall's injury was compared to QB Mac Jones dealing with a similar knee issue. Shanahan added, "It's real painful for awhile but it can go away. Not at all like it was when he first did it but it does take time for that pain to go away. Hopefully sooner than later."

The Bengals have no path to the playoffs, but that isn’t changing their plan at the quarterback position.

Head coach Zac Taylor said at a Monday press conference that he expects Joe Burrow to remain the team’s starter for the final three games on their schedule.

Taylor said the team simply just wants to win their remaining games. Burrow missed nine games this season with a toe injury. Burrow and the Bengals were shutout against the Ravens this past week however.

Bears coach Ben Johnson says Luther Burden's ankle is a 'day-by-day' situation.

As far as Rome Odunze, 'there may be a case we have to protect him from himself' so he can be a factor later on, per Ben Johnson.

Related players: D.J. Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus, Jahdae Walker, Devin Duvernay, Colston Loveland

Briggs added Burden's availability for Saturday night will remain a question until later in the week. Also a big question is Odunze, who is dealing with a foot injury. Moore was able to take some advantage of the situation and produced a 4-69-2 line against the Browns. Loveland was also a factor in the passing game, going 4-63-0. D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai totaled 29 rushes in the game last week. The Bears get the Packers in a Saturday night game in Week 16, however.