The Facts: Cutler did pass the league's mandated concussion protocol after San Francisco safety Jaquiski Tartt lifted Cutler off the ground and slammed him to the turf late in Chicago's 26-20 overtime loss to the 49ers. "Yes, he did [go through the concussion protocol], and he passed," HC John Fox said.

Diehards Line: The official Soldier Field scorers credited Tartt, who was not penalized on the play, with an 8-yard sack. The league is likely to take a second look to determine if Tartt used unnecessary force on the quarterback. “He got me pretty good,” Cutler said. “I got up from the play. We went through the protocol. I had no problems. I talked to the doctors again. I feel fine at this point. I haven’t seen the replay, so I don’t know [if it should have been penalized].” Cutler finishes the game 18-of-31 for 202 yards, with one interception, for a season-low 64.2 quarterback-rating.