Kyle Monangai Fantasy Overview

Bears RB Kyle Monangai's right thumb injury isn't serious, HC Ben Johnson said Monday. "We think he is going to be ok, so we'll see what it looks like as we go through the week here, but more of a day-to-day type deal," Johnson said. We'll track Monangai's status throughout the week, but it sounds like he has a good chance to play vs. the Packers this weekend. Monangai took over Chicago's backfield after D'Andre Swift's third-quarter fumble vs. the Jets, rushing 30 times for 146 yards and 2 TDs. We're betting on the backfield returning to status quo in Week 5, but there's certainly a chance Monangai takes on a bigger role if his thumb is ok.

Bears RB D'Andre Swift was added to the injury report with a knee and did not practice on Thursday. We don't have any other details at this point. We'll look for updates and see if Swift gets back on the practice field tomorrow. His absence would turn Kyle Monangai into a feature back and fantasy must-start against the Jets. He tallied 198 total yards on 29 touches when Swift missed Week 9 last year.

After sitting out on Thursday, Bears RB Kyle Monangai (knee) returned to a full practice on Friday. He should be ready for his usual role as the 1B behind D'Andre Swift vs. the Eagles on Monday night.

Bears RB Kyle Monangai (knee) did not practice on Thursday. We don't have any other details, although it's worth remembering that Monangai missed time in August with a hyperextended knee. We'll see if he gets back on the field tomorrow, ahead of Monday night's game vs. the Eagles. His absence would turn RB D'Andre Swift into a workhorse.