Kyle Monangai
23-Year-Old
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
75
YDS
390
TD
2
YDS
83
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Selected in the seventh round out of Rutgers in the 2025 Draft, Monangai could prove to be a steal for the Bears. While he doesn't have breakaway speed or much in the way of receiving skills, Monangai is surprisingly nimble in traffic and has strong contact balance, potentially making him a weapon on early downs and in short-yardage situations. New head coach Ben Johnson had plenty of success in Detroit with a backfield tandem, and while D'Andre Swift can capably fill the lightning role, Monangai will battle with Roschon Johnson to be the thunder. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $4.33 million contract with the Bears in May of 2025.
Gets seven touches to Swift's 18
Monangai rushed seven times for 28 yards and a touchdown while failing to catch his only target in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Monangai broke out for 198 scrimmage yards against the Bengals in Week 9 but was outplayed by D'Andre Swift (groin) in Swift's return from a one-game absence in Week 10. The rookie seventh-round pick out of Rutgers opened the scoring with an eight-yard touchdown run in the first quarter but was out-touched, 18-7, by Swift. Head coach Ben Johnson may be attempting to replicate the backfield formula he used as the Lions' offensive coordinator the previous couple seasons, with the 5-foot-8, 207-pound Monangai providing power inside a la David Montgomery while Swift's used in a more versatile role like Jahmyr Gibbs. Swift is still the top option for the Bears, but Monangai should remain involved in Week 11 against the Vikings.
Monangai broke out for 198 scrimmage yards against the Bengals in Week 9 but was outplayed by D'Andre Swift (groin) in Swift's return from a one-game absence in Week 10. The rookie seventh-round pick out of Rutgers opened the scoring with an eight-yard touchdown run in the first quarter but was out-touched, 18-7, by Swift. Head coach Ben Johnson may be attempting to replicate the backfield formula he used as the Lions' offensive coordinator the previous couple seasons, with the 5-foot-8, 207-pound Monangai providing power inside a la David Montgomery while Swift's used in a more versatile role like Jahmyr Gibbs. Swift is still the top option for the Bears, but Monangai should remain involved in Week 11 against the Vikings.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Broken Tackle %
17.3%Positive Run %
90.7%% Yds After Contact
63.8%Avg Yds After Contact
3.3Rushing TD %
2.7%Touches Per Game
9.3% Snaps w/Touch
35.3%Air Yards Per Game
0.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.03% Team Air Yards
0.3%% Team Targets
5.2%Avg Depth of Target
0.5 YdsCatch Rate
60.0%Drop Rate
20.0%Avg Yds After Catch
9.4% Targeted On Route
13.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Overall QB Rating Against
93.7
Cornerbacks
95.9
Safeties
95.0
Linebackers
87.0
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 8"Weight
207 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.60 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBroad Jump
117 inHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
28.75 in
More Fantasy News
'Hot hand' may determine workload
Coach Ben Johnson said Friday that he believes "in a guy having the hot hand," which may sway the RB pecking order between Monangai (ankle) and typical No. 1 option D'Andre Swift (groin/personal) on Sunday against the Giants, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. "One guy, if he's feeling it and giving us a spark, we might lean on that a little bit longer," Johnson added.
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No limitations Thursday
Monangai (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday.
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Tending to ankle issue
Monangai was limited at practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury.
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Memorable day in first career start
Monangai rushed 26 times for 176 yards and brought in three of five targets for 22 yards in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
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Slated to pace backfield in Week 9
Monangai is poised to lead the Bears backfield Sunday at Cincinnati in the wake of D'Andre Swift (groin) being ruled out, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
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Team will ride hot hand at RB
Bears coach Ben Johnson suggested Friday that he'll employ a hot-hand approach to the backfield between Monangai and D'Andre Swift in Week 10 against the Giants, per Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
Monangai racked up 198 scrimmage yards in the Week 9 win over Cincinnati while Swift sat out due to a groin injury. Swift has gained clearance to return in Week 10, but Monangai likely earned himself a substantial role moving forward. Whichever one of Swift or Monangai gets off to a stronger start Sunday against a vulnerable Giants run defense could wind up seeing the lion's share of touches in the Bears backfield.
Monangai racked up 198 scrimmage yards in the Week 9 win over Cincinnati while Swift sat out due to a groin injury. Swift has gained clearance to return in Week 10, but Monangai likely earned himself a substantial role moving forward. Whichever one of Swift or Monangai gets off to a stronger start Sunday against a vulnerable Giants run defense could wind up seeing the lion's share of touches in the Bears backfield.