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Bears Rule Kyle Monangai Out for Week 5 vs Packers

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 11:13 PM UTC · How we work

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Monangai Ruled Out

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is ruled out for Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers.
Head coach Ben Johnson said Monangai’s turf toe injury is a bigger concern than initially believed.
Monangai is wearing a boot after seeing a specialist and remains listed as week-to-week.
Packers also miss linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, who tore his Achilles last Sunday.

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Odeyingbo Records Sacks

Monangai and Swift become first Bears duo to exceed 300 rushing yards in first four weeks since 1976.
Chicago defense allowed just 19 points over its last two games, ranking among the league’s best.
Bears surrendered only nine third-down conversions in 38 attempts, the NFL’s second-lowest rate.
Edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo recorded a sack in each of his last three games.

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Historical Context

After Mike Ditka’s 1985 Chicago Bears posted a 15-1 record, allowed only 198 points (12.4 per game) and won Super Bowl XX 46-10 over the New England Patriots, they set a benchmark for defensive dominance. The 2024 Bears, led by Kyle Monangai and D’Andre Swift, aim to echo that efficiency, hoping a stout rush and limited third-down conversions can revive the franchise.

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Monangai Ruled Out

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is ruled out for Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers.
Head coach Ben Johnson said Monangai’s turf toe injury is a bigger concern than initially believed.
Monangai is wearing a boot after seeing a specialist and remains listed as week-to-week.
Packers also miss linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, who tore his Achilles last Sunday.

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