The NFC Offensive Player of the Week Is Already Limited and the Bears Are Sweating

Dude, imagine lighting up the league, getting named NFC Offensive Player of the Week, and then hitting the practice field with an ankle and knee issue. That’s the vibe for Bears running back D’Andre Swift right now, who was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.

Swift’s Monster Game and Worrying Week

Swift absolutely went off last Sunday against the Panthers. We’re talking 18 carries for 124 yards and a ridiculous three touchdowns in a massive 59-37 win for Chicago. That kind of performance is electric, and it’s exactly what you want to see from your top back. But now, just days later, seeing him limited with both ankle and knee problems? That’s a gut punch for Bears fans. You gotta wonder how long he can keep that kind of production up if he’s already dinged up this early in the season.

The Backfield Depth and Defensive Woes

It’s not just Swift either. Kyle Monangai, who also went for 100 yards and a touchdown in that same big win, was also limited in practice due to a hamstring injury. That’s two key running backs heading into their next game with limitations. On top of that, the Bears had some serious defensive concerns. Defensive lineman Neville Gallimore missed practice entirely with an illness, and Grady Jarrett was out for rest, alongside right tackle Darnell Wright who’s dealing with a knee issue. Defensive back Malik Muhammad, defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo, and safety Xavier Woods were all also limited. That’s a lot of names on the injury report, especially coming off a game where they gave up 37 points.

So, yeah, the Bears got a huge win last week, but their injury report for Wednesday’s practice looks like a real problem. With Swift and Monangai both dealing with issues, and multiple defensive starters either out or limited, how are they going to keep that offensive fire going while shoring up the defense? This team just got hit with a ton of questions, and they need answers fast.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.