{
  "id": 12988373,
  "title": "Bears running game looms as huge factor vs. Packers — but will Kyle Monangai play?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/bears-running-game-looms-as-huge-factor-vs-packers-but-will-kyle",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T00:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bears-running-game-looms-huge-001400688.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Week 5, the Chicago Bears face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, where the Bears' impressive rushing offense presents a significant challenge. The Bears boast the No. 1 rushing offense, averaging 196.3 yards per game, while the Packers' run defense ranks a disappointing 28th, allowing 139.3 yards per game. Bears running backs coach Eric Studesville remains confident in his team's ability to exploit the Packers' weaknesses, citing the impressive skills of linebacker Zaire Franklin and fullback Isaiah McDuffie. Monangai and D'Andre Swift lead the league with 324 and 311 rushing yards, respectively, with Monangai ranking sixth in rushing yards per carry. However, both Monangai and Swift are dealing with injuries, with Monangai missing practice due to thumb and toe issues, and Swift limited by hip and knee injuries. The Bears will also look to improve their red-zone performance, which has been a persistent issue throughout the season, ranking 30th at 42.11%.",
  "summary": "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 ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Bears' rushing offense ranked No. 1 with 196.3 yards per game",
    "Packers' run defense ranks 28th, allowing 139.3 yards per game",
    "Monangai and Swift lead league in rushing yards, both injured"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Bears' strong rushing offense, led by injured but skilled running backs, presents a significant challenge to the Packers' vulnerable run defense, potentially exposing a key weakness.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}