The Chicago Bears will be without running back Kyle Monangai when they face the Green Bay Packers in Week 5. Coach Ben Johnson ruled Monangai out Friday while he deals with thumb and toe injuries sustained during a career-high 30-carry performance in Chicago's 23-12 win over the Jets. Johnson said the thumb injury "is not an issue," but the turf toe is a "bigger deal" than the team initially anticipated. Monangai is in a walking boot, is considered week-to-week, and is not a candidate for injured reserve.
Against Green Bay, the Bears' top-ranked rushing attack will be led by D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson. Roschon Johnson, a fourth-round pick, took over after Monangai exited the Jets game and carried four times for 16 yards on Chicago's final drive. Ben Johnson praised his all-around ability, saying he "can do a little bit of everything, which we really value at that spot." The Bears aim to fix their red zone struggles, going 4-of-13 since Week 2, and the coach said Roschon Johnson "might be a part of the solution."
The Bears average a league-high 196 rushing yards per game, while the Packers allow 139.3 rushing yards per game, 28th in the NFL. Swift lost his second fumble of the season against the Jets and has placed a stricter emphasis on ball security this week. Ben Johnson said Swift is "the same guy" and expressed confidence he will help this weekend.
Quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to start his second straight game. Caleb Williams, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, was limited in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable.
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