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Newer update on Kyle Monangai: D'Andre Swift: Bigger workload with Monangai ruled out for Week 6

Kyle Monangai Leaves Game With Thumb Injury

Bears running back Kyle Monangai exited Sunday's win against the Jets with a thumb injury, per coach Ben Johnson.

By Cole Hartwell

Bears running back Kyle Monangai left Sunday’s game against the Jets with a thumb injury, according to head coach Ben Johnson. The injury occurred during Chicago’s 23-12 win, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

What happened

Monangai suffered the thumb injury at some point during the game and was unable to finish. Coach Ben Johnson confirmed the injury after the contest, but no further details on the severity or a timeline for return have been provided.

Monangai had 10 carries for 31 yards before leaving, with a 31% snap share in Week 3. That follows a Week 2 in which he had 10 carries for 47 yards and two catches for 11 yards.

Context

Monangai entered the season as the Bears’ RB2. Through three games, he has 30 carries for 178 yards and one rushing touchdown, plus four receptions for 35 yards. His snap share has fluctuated between 31% and 43%.

He had a strong Week 1 with 100 rushing yards and a touchdown, but his production dropped over the next two weeks. The Bears have not announced any changes to the backfield rotation.

What’s next

The Bears have not yet released an update on Monangai’s thumb, and his status for Week 4 is unclear. The team’s next practice availability will likely provide more information.

Kyle Monangai left game Sunday due to thumb injury, via @CourtneyRCronin.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Monangai’s thumb injury clouds his Week 4 availability, but even when healthy his role was trending down. After a 20.4 PPR Week 1, he posted just 7.8 and 3.1 PPR in Weeks 2 and 3. His snap share fell from 43% to 34% to 31%. He remains a stash in deeper leagues as the RB2, but if the injury lingers, D’Andre Swift’s workload could become even more secure. Monitor practice reports before inserting Monangai into lineups; he’s a risky flex at best.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Kyle Monangai: Tending to thumb issue (RotoWire)
  3. Kyle Monangai left game Sunday due to thumb injury, via @CourtneyRCronin. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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