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Bears' rushing attack key focus against Packers with Monangai's status uncertain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 12:14 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Bears' rushing attack key focus against Packers with Monangai's status uncertain

Summary

The Chicago Bears are set to face the Green Bay Packers in a Week 5 matchup at Lambeau Field on Sunday. The Bears lead the NFL in rushing offense, averaging 196.3 yards per game, while the Packers' run defense ranks 28th, allowing 139.3 yards per game. Bears running back Kyle Monangai, who ranks seventh in rushing yards, is uncertain for the game after missing practice due to thumb and toe injuries, raising concerns for the Bears' backfield depth. Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor emphasized the need for improvement in red-zone efficiency, an area that has hampered their recent scoring efforts.

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Status Watch

•Bears rank first in rushing offense; Packers rank 28th in run defense
•Kyle Monangai leads Bears in rushing but has injury concerns
•Offensive coordinator notes need to improve red-zone scoring
•Bears coming off a game with multiple red-zone opportunities lost
•Matchup takes place Sunday at Lambeau Field

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12:14 AMYahoo Sports — Bears running game looms as huge factor vs. Packers — but will Kyle Monangai play?

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — When it comes to the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, you can never take any statistical advantage as a given. But there’s one phase of the game — at least on paper — the Bears seem to have the Packers over a barrel: the running game. The Bears enter Sunday’s Week 5 matchup at Lambeau Field boasting the No. 1 rushing offense at 196.3 yards per game. Conversely, the Packers run ...
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