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D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Expected to play against G-Men Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 8:18 PM Swift (groin/personal) is expected to play Sunday against the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Analysis: Swift missed last Sunday's win over the Bengals, allowing rookie Kyle Monangai to have a breakout performance en route to 198 total yards on 29 touches. Monangai's big game prompted coach Ben Johnson to say Friday that he may take a "hot hand" approach with Swift and Monangai moving forward, according to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com. It's a plus spot for the backfield duo against a Giants defense that struggles against the run, but Monangai's potential to handle more carries makes Swift a riskier fantasy bet, especially if he's playing at less than 100 percent.
Durham Smythe Durham Smythe Questionable for Sunday Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 3:11 PM Smythe (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants. Analysis: Smythe managed to log a limited practice Friday as he battles back from a calf injury. The 30-year-old tight end has taken a back seat in the passing game to both Cole Kmet and rookie Colston Loveland, having not received a single target through eight games this season. If Smythe is able to play, he will likely continue to be relegated to a limited role as a blocker for the offense.
Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai 'Hot hand' may determine workload Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 2:37 PM 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. Analysis: With Swift absent this past Sunday at Cincinnati, Monangai took full advantage of the opportunity, reeling off 198 yards from scrimmage on 29 touches. That would indicate Monangai has the so-called "hot hand" at the moment, and while both he and Swift followed up limited sessions Wednesday with full listings one day later, Swift didn't practice Friday due to a personal concern and is listed as questionable for Week 10 action. The Bears have a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, meaning Swift's status will become known about 90 minutes prior to that. In any case, Monangai is slated to be a part of Chicago's backfield this weekend, but how large his workload may be remains to be seen.
Roschon Johnson Roschon Johnson Cleared for return Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 2:03 PM Johnson (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants. Analysis: Johnson is ready to return from a two-game absence but may mostly be limited to special teams. No. 2 running back Kyle Monangai (ankle) avoided an injury designation, while starter D'Andre Swift (groin/personal) is listed as questionable but seems likely to play.
Luther Burden Luther Burden Returning to face Giants Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 2:01 PM Burden (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants. Analysis: After missing one game in concussion protocol, Burden is back to fill his usual role as the No. 4 receiver and (at times) kick returner. He's shown flashes of the talent that made him a top-50 pick in April, but the Bears seem pleased with Olamide Zaccheaus as their No. 3 receiver for now.
Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Avoids injury designation Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 1:59 PM Kmet (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants. Analysis: Fantasy interest in Kmet himself is perhaps at an all-time low, but his return could have an impact in the form of fewer snaps and routes for rookie Colston Loveland, who put up 118 yards and two TDs at Cincinnati last week. The Bears face another vulnerable defense this Sunday, so Loveland should still have some opportunities even if he cedes some playing time to Kmet.
DJ Moore DJ Moore Cleared for Sunday Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 1:57 PM Moore (hip/groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants. Analysis: Moore hasn't been practicing on Wednesdays but typically makes it back to full participation by the end of the week. That was the case this time around, setting him up for his usual role against a struggling Big Blue defense.
Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Cleared to play Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 1:55 PM Odunze (ankle/heel) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants. Analysis: Odunze played through the same heel injury last week and somehow finished without a catch in a 47-42 victory over the Bengals. He's also listed with an ankle injury this week, but he was a full practice participant Friday and thus figures to handle his usual workload in terms of snaps/routes.
D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Listed as questionable Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 1:51 PM Swift (groin/personal) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants. Analysis: Swift returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant before upgrading to full participation Thursday. He then missed practice Friday, with 'personal' added to the injury report (he was previously just listed with the same groin injury that held him out last week). Bears coach Ben Johnson sounded like he expected Swift to play this week, telling reporters earlier Friday that he planned to rely on the "hot hand" between Swift and Kyle Monangai. Johnson didn't say anything about Swift missing practice or potentially missing the upcoming game.
D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Facing hot-hand rotation? Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 12:12 PM Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Friday that he may take a "hot hand" approach with Swift and Kyle Monangai this Sunday against the Giants, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. "I believe in a guy having the hot hand," Johnson said. "One guy, if he's feeling it and giving us a spark, we might lean on that a little bit longer." Analysis: Swift returned to full practice participation Thursday and now figures to start Sunday, coming back from a one-game absence after Monangai took 29 touches for 198 yards in the win over Cincinnati. Monangai's previous high-water marks for snap share had come in Week 7 (45 percent) and Week 8 (46 percent), with his role seemingly growing while Swift played through a groin injury. Those were actually two of Swift's more efficient games this season on a per-touch basis, and he scored a TD in both despite ceding so much work to Monangai. It sounds like the rookie will be heavily involved again this Sunday, with the extent partially depending on how well he and Swift are playing.
DJ Moore DJ Moore Practices in limited fashion Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 3:17 PM Moore (hip/groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Analysis: As was the case in each of the previous three weeks, Moore has began Week 10 prep as a non-participant before upgrading to a limited practice a day later. Assuming the pattern from previous weeks continues to hold, Moore will practice fully Friday and avoid an injury designation for this Sunday's game against the Giants. In the four games since the Bears' Week 5 bye, Moore is averaging 67.3 yards from scrimmage and has scored one touchdown.
Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Advances to limited practice Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 3:11 PM Odunze (ankle/heel) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Analysis: One of three Bears receivers on the Week 10 injury report, Odunze joined DJ Moore (hip/groin) in advancing from no activity Wednesday to limited participation Thursday, while Luther Burden (concussion) was a full participant on both days. Assuming Odunze is able to log another limited practice Friday or advance to full activity, he should be in good shape to play this Sunday against the Giants.
Luther Burden Luther Burden Gets in another full practice Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 3:08 PM Burden (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Though Bears head coach Ben Johnson hasn't yet confirmed that Burden has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, all signs point to the rookie wideout being able to play this Sunday against the Giants. After sitting out the Bears' Week 9 win over the Bengals while recovering from the head injury, Burden has turned in two full practices to kick off Week 10 prep. Meanwhile, fellow wideouts DJ Moore (hip/groin) and Rome Odunze (ankle/heel) were limited Thursday, so Burden could have a clear path to a top-three role if either or both of Moore and Odunze aren't available Sunday.
Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Upgrades to full activity Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 2:39 PM Kmet (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Kmet was forced out of this past Sunday's 47-42 win over the Bengals and was later diagnosed with a concussion, but he appears to be making rapid progress through the five-step protocol. After opening Week 10 prep Wednesday as a limited participant, Kmet has taken another step forward by practicing fully Thursday. He'll still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up this weekend, but he appears to have a real chance at being available for Sunday's game against the Giants. If Kmet plays, however, he may have to settle for a smaller role than he's handled for most of the season; rookie tight end Colston Loveland broke out with a 6-118-2 receiving line on seven targets in the win over the Bengals and may have earned himself a larger share of the playing time as a result.
Roschon Johnson Roschon Johnson Limited again Thursday Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 2:33 PM Johnson (back) was limited in practice Thursday. Analysis: Johnson has now logged back-to-back limited practices in preparation for Sunday's game against the Giants. A back injury has caused the reserve running back to sit out Chicago's last two games. If cleared to return versus New York, Johnson will handle a depth role behind D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai.
Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai No limitations Thursday Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 2:33 PM Monangai (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday. Analysis: Monangai had a cap on his reps Wednesday during the Bears' first Week 10 session, but his ability to participate fully in Thursday's practice clears the way for the rookie to play Sunday against the Giants. While D'Andre Swift (groin) missed his first game of the season in Week 9, Monangai stepped in seamlessly as the Bears' starting running back in a 47-42 win over the Bengals, finishing with 198 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 29 touches. Swift also practiced fully Thursday and should return to a starting role this weekend, but Monangai may have nonetheless earned himself a larger share of the touches and snaps out of the backfield than he had previously occupied on the heels of his big performance.
D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Turns in full practice Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 2:22 PM Swift (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Analysis: A limited participant Wednesday as the Bears kicked off Week 10 prep, Swift's upgrade to full activity a day later puts him on track to return to action Sunday against the Giants. While Swift was out for his first game of the season in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals last weekend, Kyle Monangai (ankle) stepped in as Chicago's lead back and racked up 198 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 29 touches. Swift should return to a starting role in Week 10, but he may be at risk of ceding more work in the wake of Monangai's breakout performance. Bears head coach Ben Johnson may favor a timeshare approach to the backfield in an effort to keep both backs fresh, as Monangai joined Swift as a limited participant in Wednesday's session before practicing fully Thursday.
Roschon Johnson Roschon Johnson Limited practice Wednesday Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 7:12 PM Johnson (back) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday. Analysis: Johnson has missed the team's last two contests while nursing a back injury, but his ability to return to practice Wednesday is a step in the right direction. The running back will have two more chances to log a full session prior to Sunday's matchup with the Giants.
D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Expects to play this week Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 4:43 PM Swift (groin) returned to practice Wednesday and said afterward that he'll play this Sunday against the Giants, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Analysis: Swift played through the groin injury for at least two weeks and remained effective, but he was inactive for the shootout win at Cincinnati this past Sunday. He was then a limited participant Wednesday in his return to practice, telling reports afterward that he wanted to play last week but was held out by the team. Swift said he'll return this week, but fantasy managers still need to track the situation in light of Swift's acknowledgement that the decision isn't necessarily his to make. Fellow Bears running back Kyle Monangai (ankle) was also a limited practice participant Wednesday, after taking 26 carries for 176 yards in the thrilling win over Cincinnati.
Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Limited Wednesday Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 3:20 PM Kmet (concussion) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday. Analysis: Kmet left this past Sunday's game at Cincinnati in the second quarter and eventually was diagnosed with a concussion. Considering he's already able to mix into some drills just three days later signifies that he's progressing well through the protocol for head injuries, but he'll still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play Sunday against the Giants. Rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland, who broke out with six catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns Week 9, is poised to have a larger role moving forward no matter when Kmet suits up again.