Kyle Monangai makes Chicago Bears rookie history in first start
With Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift missing Sunday’s game due to a groin injury, the team turned to rookie Kyle Monangai to take over the starting role. And the rushing game didn’t miss a beat.
Monangai led the Bears’ rushing attack which finished the day with 283 rushing yards and over 500 total yards of offense. The rookie had 26 carries for 176 yards and added three receptions for 22 yards on the day. It was an impressive day overall for the seventh-round pick and he made a little history along the way.
Kyle Monangai’s impressive rookie feat
With Monangai’s 176 rushing yards in the game, it was the second-most by a rookie running back in a game since Anthony Thomas had 188 in 2001. The “A-Train” had an impressive rookie season, including being the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award for that big season in 2001.
Monangai’s performance came in his first career start, serving as the backup under Swift until today. In addition to that, Monangai had the most rushing yards by a Bears running back in their first career start in franchise history.
RB Kyle Monangai’s 176 yards are the second-most by a #Bears rookie running back in a game in franchise history.
Anthony Thomas had 188 in a 2001 game.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) November 2, 2025
The seventh-round pick has been a hit so far for Ryan Poles, proving to be worth more than that last-round selection. But the Bears aren’t surprised by this at all.
“I’m not surprised,” Ben Johnson said after the game. “That’s kind of who Monangai has been since he’s been here. Very reliable. He’s going to do what you’re coaching. I think he’s hard to bring down. I think that showed up.”
The running back wasn’t surprised either. He mentioned all of the hard work he’s put in since arriving and how it’s no time to slow down.
“I have high expectations for myself,” said Monangai. “I put a lot of pressure on myself, I expect the results I get, but it doesn’t mean I’ve satisfied or anything like that. This is more of just letting myself know I’m on the right track.”
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