Kyle Monangai, Osa Odighizuwa, and Tyler Owens are the NFC’s Week 1 Secret Superstars
Superstars may lead the discussion when it comes to success in the NFL, but more often than not, it’s the guys you barely know who will make the plays needed when they’re needed. Such players can be underrated for all kinds of reasons. Perhaps they’re playing in a smaller market, and the media isn’t appropriately trumpeting their […]
Kyle Monangai, RB, Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has received praise for his diverse and effective run game, which has resulted in several impressive performances, including a season opener record-breaking game against the Carolina Panthers. In that game, Monangai had a standout performance, gaining 100 yards on 10 carries and averaging 8.4 yards after contact. His play was crucial in the Bears' 59-37 victory, with his explosive run being a testament to the effectiveness of Johnson's run concepts.
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