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The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Jets 23-12 in Week 4, relying heavily on a run-heavy offense. Backup running back Kyle Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns after starter D'Andre Swift exited early due to a knee injury. Head coach Ben Johnson emphasized the team’s patient development of its offensive identity.
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift exited the Week 4 game against the New York Jets after a fumble, with backup Kyle Monangai taking over the backfield. The Bears won 23-12, with Monangai rushing for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Head coach Ben Johnson denied intentionally benching Swift, attributing the exit to a lingering knee injury. Swift had 15 rushes for 58 yards before leaving the game. The Bears' offense was heavily run-focused, with 49 rushing attempts. Swift's practice status for Week 5 against the Packers will be monitored closely.
Chicago opened the 2026 season with a 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers, highlighted by Caleb Williams’ dynamic play and a potent rushing attack. Brad Biggs’ 10 takeaways break down the big plays and what the performance could mean for a reimagined, more explosive Bears offense moving forward.
Caleb Williams and a high-powered Bears offense exploded for 59 points in a wild win over the Panthers, with Williams throwing for 269 yards and four total TDs and D'Andre Swift rushing for 124 yards. Rookie Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad II delivered key defensive plays, Kalif Raymond provided consistent receiving and a punt return, while Tyrique Stevenson struggled in coverage; Colston Loveland was quiet, and questions arose about Ben Johnson's aggressive play-calling and Dennis Allen's defense after yielding 478 yards.
The Chicago Bears extended running back D’Andre Swift to a three-year, $33.75 million deal with $27.5 million guaranteed, averaging about $11.2 million per year and keeping Swift in Chicago through 2029. He’s coming off a 1,087 rushing-yard season in 2025 and thrived in the team’s outside-zone heavy system, reaffirming him as a core offensive piece during Caleb Williams’ rookie contract. The deal includes a likely out after the 2028 season, providing tilt-room for future flexibility.
D’Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million contract extension, solidifying the backfield after Swift posted a career-high 1,087 rushing yards and nine touchdowns in 2025.
Adam Schefter reports Bears running back D’Andre Swift left Thursday’s practice with a cramp. With Kyle Monangai (knee) sidelined, Swift could carry a larger workload in Week 1 against the Panthers and might climb into the top-12 fantasy RB tier if Monangai cannot play.
In Chicago Bears training camp, Caleb Williams stood out in Ben Johnson’s big-time scrimmage, connecting with Rome Odunze for a 50-yard catch-and-run after a near-miss on the opening play; the drill emphasized advancing from their own 1-yard line with two first downs to win, showcasing Williams’ improvisational ability and D’Andre Swift’s notable contribution.
D'Andre Swift reached over 1,000 rushing yards for the second time in his NFL career, showcasing his consistent performance and leadership with the Chicago Bears, contributing significantly to their third-ranked rushing attack and emphasizing his work ethic and team-oriented mindset.
The Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers featured notable performances including T.J. Edwards' first career interception return for a touchdown, Caleb Williams' career-best game with multiple touchdowns and 330 yards passing, and D'Andre Swift surpassing 1,000 rushing yards. The Bears also set NFL records with their turnover ratio (+22) and consecutive takeaways (9 games), while rookie Luther Burden III made significant contributions with career-high receptions and yards. The game was historic as the first NFL tie at multiple score levels.
The article provides fantasy football start and sit recommendations for NFL Week 16, highlighting D'Andre Swift as a strong start due to his consistent performance and goal-line role, while advising to sit Emeka Egbuka due to increased competition from returning receivers. It also emphasizes checking updated rankings and injury reports for optimal decision-making.
D'Andre Swift is expected to play for the Bears against the Giants despite a groin injury, with coach Ben Johnson planning to rotate running backs based on performance, following Swift's absence last week and Kyle Monangai's strong game.
D’Andre Swift is expected to play for the Chicago Bears in their upcoming game against the New York Giants, likely providing the team with a full backfield after Kyle Monangai's notable performance, with no running back being elevated from the practice squad for this game.
The Chicago Bears have ruled out starting running back D'Andre Swift for their upcoming game against the Bengals due to a groin injury, joining other injured players on the team's injury report.
The Chicago Bears secured their fourth consecutive win with a 26-14 victory over the Saints, highlighted by a strong rushing game from D’Andre Swift and key defensive turnovers, though quarterback Caleb Williams struggled with his performance.