This offseason, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said he wanted to break the NFL scoring record. On Sunday, his offense scored the 2nd most points in a week 1 game in NFL history, hanging 59 on Carolina. The biggest beneficiary was D’Andre Swift, who had a career game rushing for 124 yards on 18 carries and 3 touchdowns. Usually more of a threat through the air, Swift added 10 yards on his lone reception of the day.
If this offense is going to break the scoring record, they will need to put up 36 points per game. After signing a 3-year, $33.75M contract extension on Friday, followed by an unstoppable Sunday performance, it is clear that Ben Johnson plans on featuring Swift heavily in their pursuit of the NFL record 606 points. For fantasy, we love pass-catching, featured RBs on high-powered offenses, on winning teams and that is exactly who D’Andre Swift is in 2026. ~Nick Del Duca (@TheFFScout_x)
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Bears starting running back D’Andre Swift has really turned things around in, and for, Chicago. He’s coming off a career year of 1,087 yards and 9 TDs. Swift can continue to showcase his dynamic rushing and pass-catching playmaking abilities for 2nd year HC Ben Johnson, and be a key factor in this high-octane offense that Ben Johnson wants to obliterate NFL records with.
This is all music to the ears for fantasy football gamers heading into Week 1, especially in lieu of Swift’s recent health jump-scare in practice last week. Swift was quite a value in seasonal-redraft this year due to the presence of second year back Kyle Monangai depressing Swift’s ADP. But Playerprofiler’s RB15 in seasonal-redraft is healthy, signed, extended, explosive, and ready to help win people fantasy football championships in 2026. ~Jason Diaz
Bears head coach Ben Johnson classifying Kyle Monangai as “week-to-week” with a hyperextended knee aligns with initial reports expecting a significant camp absence. Coming off an efficient campaign highlighted by 537 Yards Created (No. 36) and a 21.4-percent Juke Rate (No. 34) on a 41.5-percent Opportunity Share (No. 41), Monangai’s early-season workload is now at significant risk.
D’Andre Swift is now in-line for bell cow touches in September, and Roschon Johnson is poised to secure a breather back role. While Monangai’s dynasty appeal remains in-tact, he will be dropping outside the Top-50 running backs on PlayerProfiler’s seasonal fantasy football rankings.
Early-camp absences often mean little, but Kyle Monangai missing consecutive practices raises legitimate concern, as he is the sole non-PUP or NFI player sidelined for Chicago. Monangai carved out a role in his rookie campaign behind a 41.5-percent Opportunity Share (No. 41 among RBs) while generating 2.87 Yards Created Per Touch.
Prolonged missed reps stall his momentum in camp, making his health status critical to monitor heading into the season. Roschon Johnson is the next man up in Chicago and should be rostered in deep dynasty league formats given the TD equity available in Chicago’s high-octane offense.
UPDATE: Monangai returned to practice on Tuesday, August 5th.
A pair of new heroes emerged for the Chicago Bears in their 47-72 barnburner win over the Bengals in Cincinnati, taking center stage in a lineup chock full of star power.
Tight end Colston Loveland (10th overall) and running back Kyle Monangai (7th round) put on a show at Paycor Stadium against the hapless Cincinnati Bengals defense, who were powerless to stop Chicago’s dual-threat offensive attack.
Loveland, the first tight end selected in the 2025 draft (Michigan) burned the Bengals repeatedly over the middle after Cole Kmet temporarily exited the game upon aggravating a back injury. The 6-foot-6, 246-pounder reeled in six catches for 118 yards and a pair of touchdowns, including a galloping 59-yarder with 0:17 remaining that proved to be the game-winner.
Monangai powered through the Cincinnati front-seven, gashing them en route to a whopping 26-carry, 176-yard day (6.8 YPC) while adding a trio of catches. Monangai’s longest play from scrimmage was a 39-yard scamper. All told, he finished with an eye-popping 198 yards from scrimmage in his first career start.
Fantasy lowdown: Expect Loveland to maintain the starting tight end role going forward. While Monangai is at the mercy of a returning D’Andre Swift, he has more than earned the right to see his fair share of carries in Chicago’s backfield. Both players should remain on fantasy rosters for the rest of the season.
Author: Samwise (@BuyAndSellYou)
After dealing and playing with various injuries the Bears starting running back D’Andre Swift will be forced to sit out week nine with a groin injury. Roschon Johnson is also out, this leaves rookie Kyle Monangai as the sole back with any touches on the roster for the week. So it is officially MONANGAI SEASON! Monangai was already splitting snaps with Swift the last couple of weeks, now he gets the chance to showcase his bellcow ability.
Nothing about Kyle Monangai’s profile is real sexy, besides his College Dominater rating of 28.8%. Monangai clearly has the trust of head coach Ben Johnson and is sole back left standing. Based on the production of running backs in Johnson’s offense, Monangai is a must start in all formats. Hopefully you already had him stashed on your roster.
Author: Jesse Baldwin @J_Baldwin51
