Huge news dropped on Thursday for the Chicago Bears, and it has major implications for our Seahawks’ upcoming Monday night matchup: star running back Kyle Monangai was again listed as a non-participant. That’s a huge break for our defense, if it holds!
A Ground Game Monster Staying Off The Field
Monangai is a certified problem for defenses, period. This guy hasn’t suited up since the October 4 win over the Jets, but before that? He was absolutely lighting it up. He torched the Jets for a massive 146 yards on 30 carries, scoring two touchdowns in that single game. And don’t forget Week 1, when he ran for 100 yards and another score against the Panthers. He is a legitimate game-wrecker when he is on the field, and Chicago’s ground game takes a serious hit without him.
Big Break for the Emerald City Defense?
So, what does this mean for our Hawks heading into that Monday night showdown? It means one less headache for Mike Macdonald’s defense. The Bears did not even hold a formal practice on Thursday, so this non-participant listing is an estimate, but it is still Monangai’s second straight time being sidelined. That is not ideal for Chicago, especially with a tough opponent like Seattle coming to town. While they have other guys on their injury report, like linebacker D’Marco Jackson and defensive back Malik Muhammad who were both limited, and T.J. Edwards and Jack Sanborn who were full participants, Monangai’s absence is the big one. It is an opportunity for our boys to step up and dominate a Bears team potentially missing a huge piece of its offense.
The Seahawks are rolling into Chicago on Monday night, and every single snap matters. With a key playmaker potentially out for the Bears, our defense has a chance to make a serious statement and bring home a crucial road win. Let’s go, 12s, let’s get loud for the Hawks from home!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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