Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai, fresh off a career-high performance with 146 yards and two touchdowns, left the game late in the fourth quarter with a thumb injury that was not even picked up on the FOX broadcast. This wasn’t just some bump, either; it’s got everyone holding their breath for tomorrow’s news.
The Game Ended, The Worry Began
It was a tough sight. Monangai was checked out in the blue tent on the sideline before heading straight to the locker room as the game wound down. After the final buzzer, head coach Ben Johnson confirmed the worst: a thumb injury. When Monangai met the media, the concern was clear. He told reporters he’d find out more about his thumb on Monday. And when pressed about how it even happened, his response was telling: “I couldn’t even tell you. I just looked down at my hand, and I said, ‘Oh, that hurts.’” That’s the kind of quote that sends shivers down your spine when a guy’s been running like a freight train all game.
A Monster Night, Then The Fall
Before the injury, Monangai was absolutely balling out. He pounded the rock for a career-high 30 carries, stacking up 146 yards for a solid 4.9 yards per carry, and punched in two touchdowns, also a personal best. He even snagged one reception for 4 yards. When asked about the insane workload, Monangai was all enthusiasm, saying he loved it. He said running backs coach Eric Studesville checked on him during the game, and Monangai’s response was pure grit: “No, I’m good. Let’s roll. I’m good.” The guy was feeling it, imposing his will, and then just like that, a question mark looms. He touched on quarterback play, the offensive line, and how they imposed their will on defense in his presser, but all of that feels secondary now.
What’s next for Monangai is that crucial check-up on Monday. Everyone’s waiting to see what the actual damage is to that thumb, and how long this monster of a back might be sidelined after delivering such a dominant, hard-nosed performance.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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