Kyle Monangai

Monangai's strong rookie season officially comes to an end. The seventh-rounder didn't waste any time working his way into the Bears' running back rotation last offseason, and popped up to rush for 169-783-5 as a rookie. Monangai's 18 receptions for 164 yards could hint at increased usage in the passing game next season, and he also saw four or more targets in three of his final five games this season -- including Sunday's playoff game. While it seems unlikely he'll be usurping D'Andre Swift on the running back depth chart next season, Monangai is clearly playing the "David Montgomery role" in Ben Johnson's offense and thrived in that role in his rookie campaign. While it's too early to say he'll have any standalone value in 2026 fantasy leagues, Monangai is undoubtedly one of the top handcuffing options at the position next season.

Swift did not see a target in this one, as all the passing-down work instead went to rookie Kyle Monangai. Swift's season ends with a regular-season rushing line of 223-1,087-9, marking the second time in his career that he has surpassed 1,000 yards in a season. Operating as the "lightning" to Kyle Monangai's "thunder," Swift was a key player in head coach Ben Johnson's two-man committee approach, and wound up leading the bears in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns. Still under contract through next season, Swift should be back with the Bears but could be at risk of seeing more of a split backfield with Monangai likely poised for a bigger role in his second season.

Monangai rushed 13 times for 36 yards while hauling in all four of his targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams in the divisional round.

Swift scored a touchdown late in the contest, and also had a terrific catch where he reversed direction on a swing-out that set up another. The 26-year-old received 15 touches while Kyle Monangai turned eight carries into 27 yards with one 22-yard reception. Swift will remain the RB1 -- with Monangai involved -- in the Divisional Round against the Rams or Eagles.