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Kyle Monangai’s Week-Long Absence: Why D’Andre Swift Is Stepping Up For the Bears

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Chicago’s backfield just got a massive shake-up for Week 6, because Bears RB Kyle Monangai hasn’t hit the practice field all week, and yeah, that’s a problem.

Monangai’s Injury Woes Keep Him Sidelined

Listen, this ain’t good news, not for the Bears and definitely not for anyone banking on Monangai. Thursday, October 15, rolled around and guess what? Still no Monangai out there. We’re talking thumb and toe injuries keeping him out. Bears Communications confirmed it: he’s missed every single practice this week. When your starting back can’t even get on the field for days, you know it’s a huge red flag. This isn’t just a day-to-day thing anymore, right?

Swift Is About To Eat For Week 6

So, what does that mean for Chicago going into Sunday? Pretty simple: Monangai is probably not playing in Week 6. And that means one thing for D’Andre Swift: get ready to EAT. Swift’s about to get the majority of the snaps at running back, no question. For all you fantasy folks out there, this instantly makes Swift a legitimate No. 2 running back in fantasy leagues. Dude’s workload is about to go through the roof, for real.

What’s Next For The Bears Backfield?

Heading into their next game, the spotlight is totally on Swift. Can he step up big time and prove he can handle the full load? This isn’t just a minor adjustment; it’s a major shift for the Bears’ whole offense. Time to see what Swift’s really made of.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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