Johnson and Bears looking to improve rushing attack during bye week for 2nd straight year

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his team are focused on bolstering their struggling rushing attack during the upcoming bye week. In the team's most recent game, a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Bears barely managed 72 rushing yards. Johnson expressed concern over the team's declining efficiency, stating that only three of the nine games had an average of over 4 yards per carry.

Johnson and his backfield, led by D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, averaged 4.9 yards per carry in the first four games. However, Monangai's injury midway through the season has impacted rushing yards, with the team only managing 493 yards in the last five games, averaging 3.4 yards per attempt. Johnson acknowledged that the team's rushing game needs improvement, particularly as the weather changes and defenses become more adept at tackling the run.

Monangai's return and Swift's continued strong performance could help the Bears regain their footing in the rushing department.