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Austin Booker was fined $46,371 for using his helmet on Jordan Love in the wild-card playoff win.
The fine is the biggest NFL fine for the Bears this season and follows prior helmet-related penalties.
Booker previously faced fines for roughing the quarterback in Week 16 against Green Bay.
The incident occurred during a sack for a 1-yard loss in the second quarter of the playoff game.
The Packers scored a touchdown on the subsequent drive after Booker's hit.
Booker has posted 4.5 sacks in his last five games this season.
The report notes the fines list for several Bears players in the season and playoffs.
The article notes public reaction on social media to Booker's hit.
The report places the incident within the broader context of Bears playoff coverage.
The piece is authored by Gene Chamberlain, long-time Bears beat writer.

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The NFL fined Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker $46,371 for helmet-to-helmet contact and unnecessary roughness against Jordan Love.
The Bears were not suspended; Booker retains the right to appeal the fine and can play in the Rams game.
The fine is described as the league's largest issued that week, highlighting emphasis on head-injury prevention.
The incident occurred during the second quarter at 9:40 in the Bears-Packers game, prompting disciplinary action.
Austin Booker was the Bears player fined for the hit on Jordan Love.
The Bears hosted the Rams in the NFC divisional round at home on Sunday.
Weather concerns were highlighted as a factor in the game, with cold temperatures and potential snow.
SoFi Stadium in Chicago will have a roof, keeping conditions unusual for a Los Angeles team away from typical winter weather.
Drake Bentley, the author of the article, has reported on major sports events including the NFL Draft and NBA Finals.

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