Bears Backfield in Shambles as Swift and Monangai Miss Practice
Chicago Bears running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai both missed Wednesday's practice with multiple injuries, raising questions about the team's rushing attack for the upcoming weekend.
HotTakes Editorial TeamUpdated 1 min read
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The Chicago Bears might need to start pulling guys out of the Soldier Field parking lot to run the football this weekend.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, neither of Chicago's top two running backs practiced on Wednesday. D'Andre Swift is dealing with hip and knee issues, while Kyle Monangai is nursing thumb and toe injuries.
"Adam Schefter reported that neither of the Bears' top two running backs practiced today."
That is four different body parts failing across two different running backs. It sounds less like an NFL injury report and more like the aftermath of a minor car accident.
The Bears are coming off a gritty 23-12 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, a game that clearly took a physical toll on the ground game. Now, the offense is staring down a week of preparation with its primary weapons stuck in the trainer's room.
For fantasy managers and anyone looking at Chicago's team totals or player props, this is a massive red flag. You cannot confidently project an offense when the guys responsible for moving the chains are currently icing half their limbs.
Wednesday practices are notoriously light, and veterans often get rest days, but missing both top backs with specific joint injuries is not ideal. If Swift and Monangai are still sidelined by Friday, Chicago is going to have to get very creative with its game plan.
Key stats
Key statsSwift is dealing with hip and knee injuries.
Monangai is nursing thumb and toe injuries.
The Bears are coming off a 23-12 win over the New York Jets.
What's next
If neither running back can return to practice by Friday, the Bears will have to rely on depth pieces and a heavily altered game plan for their next matchup.
