Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson puts Pro Bowl starter on notice
In Week 9, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson ruled out D’Andre Swift for the tema’s contest against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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At the time, Johnson said he was doing that to save Swift “from himself.” The Pro Bowl running back is dealing with a groin injury, but he wanted to play against Cincinnati.
For good reason. Not only is Swift a competitor, but life can change quickly in a week-to-week league.
Rookie running back Kyle Monangai exploded on the scene at Paycor Stadium. He rushed for 176 yards and 26 carries in the Bears’ 47-42 victory on Sunday. He added three receptions for 22 yards.
Brittain Brown, who was elevated from the practice squad, added 37 yards and one touchdown.
Chicago Bears RB D’Andre Swift is on notice
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During his news conference on Wednesday, Johnson was asked if Monangai would see more touches moving forward after the seventh-round pick ran all over Cincinnati in Week 9. Johnson suggested there would be competition in the running back room for touches in Week 10.
“I think he took full advantage of the opportunity to hand him, and really, Brittain as well,” Johnson said. “Brittain did a nice job running the ball also. So I’ve got a lot of confidence in all those guys–all the runners. I got a lot of confidence in our pass catchers.
“I think we have the ability to move the ball a number of different ways on offense. Each week is going to have a different story. But yeah, hopefully they feel a little bit of competition amongst themselves to make it clear to the coaching staff that you need to get the ball in my hands. And that’s that’s a good thing.”
Monangai deserves more touches
Swift is the Bears’ leading rusher with 464 yards and four touchdowns on 100 carries. He’s been helpful in the passing game, catching 18 passes for 192 yards and a touchdown.
Swift made the Pro Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023. He had a down year with Chicago in 2024, but was trending upward this season before the injury.
Swift had back-to-back games with over 100 yards rushing in wins against the Washington Commanders and New Orleans Saints, but rushed for just 45 yards on 11 carries in Chicago’s 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8.
The Bears must consider going to more of a committee against the New York Giants in Week 10, as Monangai provided the offense a spark with an impressive performance against the Bengals.
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