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D'Andre Swift: Bigger workload with Monangai ruled out for Week 6

D'Andre Swift should see a heavier workload in Week 6 with Kyle Monangai ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

By Cole Hartwell
D'Andre Swift
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D’Andre Swift will absorb a heavier backfield workload after Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Falcons, according to Larry Mayer of the Bears’ official site.

What happened

Monangai is dealing with thumb and toe injuries and has been ruled out for the Week 6 matchup in Atlanta. Swift, the Bears’ RB1, is expected to take on a larger share of the backfield work.

Context

Swift has 80.8 PPR points through five games this season, with 78 carries for 354 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, 17 targets, 14 receptions for 114 receiving yards, and a 56% snap share. He is projected for 15.3 PPR points in Week 6.

Monangai has been productive when available, totaling 59.3 PPR points in four games, including 60 carries for 324 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He is listed as questionable by Sleeper with a toe injury, but the team has already ruled him out.

Depth chart

With Monangai out, Zavier Scott is third on the Bears’ depth chart and has not recorded any stats this season. Roschon Johnson is listed as RB3 and has 12.3 PPR points in five games this season, with nine carries for 22 rushing yards, eight targets, six receptions for 41 receiving yards, and a 10% snap share. He is projected for 7.1 PPR points in Week 6.

What’s next

The Bears visit the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 18.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Swift is the clear lead back with Monangai ruled out, and he should be in starting lineups this week. He has averaged 16.2 PPR points per game this season and has a solid projection of 15.3 points against the Falcons. Swift saw 58% of snaps in Week 5, so that share should increase with Monangai out. Roschon Johnson could see a few more touches as the backup, but his low usage (10% snap share) makes him a risky desperation flex option only. Zavier Scott has no stats this season and is not fantasy relevant.

Quick answers

Will Kyle Monangai play in Week 6?

No, Monangai has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Is D'Andre Swift a good fantasy start in Week 6?

Swift is projected for 15.3 PPR points and has averaged 16.2 PPR points per game this season.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Chicago Bears depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. D'Andre Swift: Bigger workload sans Monangai (RotoWire)

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