Bears' Kyle Monangai day-to-day with thumb injury, Ben Johnson optimistic
Chicago's leading rusher left Sunday's win over the Jets after hurting his thumb, but the head coach says the team believes Monangai will be OK as the Bears prepare for Green Bay
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The Chicago Bears are optimistic their leading rusher will be on the field for Sunday's game at Green Bay, with head coach Ben Johnson calling Kyle Monangai's thumb injury a day-to-day matter after the running back left the Jets win early.
VRoss26 (@VRoss26): Bears head coach Ben Johnson provided an update on running back Kyle Monangai's thumb injury, stating, 'We think he's going to be OK.' Monangai leads the team in rushing yards, making his health crucial as the Bears prepare to face the Packers this Sunday.
Monangai had been carrying a heavy load before the injury, but the timing of his ailment is cushioned by how well the Bears' backfield has performed as a group. D'Andre Swift is Chicago's starter, and Monangai's production has made the pair one of the league's more dangerous one-two punches — Monangai leads the team in rushing while averaging 5.4 yards per carry.
A quick return would be meaningful for a Bears offense that relies on its ground game to set the tempo. Chicago heads to Lambeau Field on Sunday to face the Packers in a division matchup, and keeping both backs fresh and available looms as a key to how the team attacks Green Bay's front.