Bears' Kyle Monangai: Change-of-pace work in victory
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Monangai rushed four times for 18 yards in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Monangai has seen his rushing attempts fall in each of the last two weeks, and he's been limited to 18 to 36 yards in the last three games. Unless D'Andre Swift misses time, Monangai will be a low-floor fantasy option.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Week 4 Waiver Priority List
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Monangai had six carries for 16 yards and one catch for 4 yards in Week 3 against Dallas, and he now has 15 total touches in his past two games. The Bears might continue to give him work in tandem with D'Andre Swift, and if Monangai starts to improve we could see a shift in playing time since Swift has struggled to start the season. Monangai is worth stashing on your bench for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Handles first NFL rushing attempts
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Monangai rushed seven times for 28 yards and caught one of three targets for eight yards in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Monangai saw extended work in a game during which the Bears were blown out, and he is the clear No. 2 running back behind D'Andre Swift in the Chicago backfield in a game for which Roschon Johnson was active. The rookie may not see consistent work, but Monangai could be in line for a sizable backfield role should Swift miss time.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Light role behind Swift in opener
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Monangai played nine of the Bears' 67 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for an 11-yard reception in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
With Roschon Johnson (foot) inactive for Week 1, Monangai began his NFL career as the No. 2 back behind D'Andre Swift, but the rookie seventh-round pick predictably saw limited usage. Though his reception went for a first down and lead to an eventual touchdown, Monangai might have undone any goodwill by committing a drive-killing offensive holding penalty in the second quarter. He didn't have a role on special teams in the opener, so he could be at risk of finding himself on the inactive list when Johnson gets healthy and special-teams standout Travis Homer (calf) returns from the PUP list.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Ready for Week 1
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Monangai (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's regular-season opener at home against the Vikings.
Monangai practiced in full Saturday after being listed as a limited participant Thursday and Friday. Meanwhile, fellow backup running back Roschon Johnson is officially questionable after turning in a DNP/DNP/LP practice slate. If Johnson is officially ruled out for Monday's game, Monangai will be positioned for the clear No. 2 backfield role behind starter D'Andre Swift.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Limited with hamstring injury
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Monangai (hamstring) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice estimate.
Monangai was tagged as limited Thursday after having missed Chicago's preseason finale, while No. 2 running back Roschon Johnson (foot) was a DNP. The statuses of both Monangai and Johnson will need to be monitored heading into Monday night's Week 1 matchup at home against the Vikings, as starter D'Andre Swift currently stands as the Bears' only fully healthy backfield option.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai: Battling for depth role
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Monangai is a longshot for touches but could climb the Bears' depth chart Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
After being drafted in the seventh round, the rookie enters a crowded backfield behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson. Monangai will likely begin as the RB3 or RB4 but brings a productive college resume, including consecutive 1,200-yard seasons at Rutgers. Unless injuries occur, Monangai may be limited to special teams and spot work early in the year.
