Frequently Asked Questions
What injury is Kyle Monangai dealing with?
Kyle Monangai is dealing with turf toe. He was officially ruled out for the game against the Green Bay Packers and was labeled week-to-week by head coach Ben Johnson.
How did Kyle Monangai perform before getting hurt?
Monangai had a huge game right before the injury, rushing for 146 yards and 2 touchdowns against the New York Jets. He had been playing really well to start the season.
How has D'Andre Swift historically performed against the Green Bay Packers?
Swift has been really solid against the Packers, averaging 4.26 yards per carry with 3 touchdowns in 5 career games against them. That history makes him a reliable option to step up with Monangai out.
Can D'Andre Swift handle a heavy workload as the Bears' featured back?
Yes, Swift has handled bellcow workloads before, logging 20 or more carries in a game four times as a Bear and seven times in his career. He averaged better than 4.0 yards per carry in four of those heavy-workload games.
What role could Roschon Johnson play with Monangai out?
Roschon Johnson could be used in short-yardage situations to help take some of the hitting off Swift, similar to the complementary role Monangai played last season. Ben Johnson isn't afraid to give him opportunities and may also elevate someone from the practice squad.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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