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The Seattle Seahawks got some favorable injury news before their Monday night matchup against the Chicago Bears.
Chicago running back Kyle Monangai has been ruled out for the Nov. 2 contest, leaving the Bears without one of their most productive offensive weapons for a fourth consecutive game.
ESPN’s Courtney Cronin confirmed the development Saturday, Oct. 31, reporting that Monangai remains sidelined with a toe injury.
Kyle Monangai (toe) is OUT vs. Seattle. That’s the 4th straight game he’ll miss.
The 24-year-old has rushed for 324 yards and three touchdowns on just 60 carries this season, averaging an impressive 5.4 yards per attempt.
His absence is unfortunate for Chicago’s rushing attack, which has struggled to maintain its early-season production without the second-year running back.
And no Monangai could work in Seattle’s favor as the Seahawks look to improve their 4-3 record against a Bears team entering the matchup at 5-2.
Bears Rule Out Kyle Monangai Before Seahawks Matchup
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GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 04: Kyle Monangai #25 of the Chicago Bears celebrates with Jahdae Walker #9 after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the New York Jets at Soldier Field on October 04, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Monangai’s absence became official Saturday after Bears head coach Ben Johnson addressed the running back’s availability ahead of Monday Night Football.
The injury dates back to Chicago’s Week 4 victory over the New York Jets, when Monangai delivered his most impressive performance of the season.
The former Rutgers standout recorded 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries in the 23-12 victory before suffering thumb and toe injuries.
While the thumb problem was initially considered minor, the toe injury proved more significant and has prevented Monangai from returning to action.
His absence has coincided with a substantial decline in Chicago’s rushing production.
The Bears averaged approximately 196 rushing yards per game over their first four contests with Monangai available. That number has dropped to roughly 98 yards per game over their three subsequent matchups, via Bears Wire.
Chicago will once again lean on D’Andre Swift to handle the majority of its rushing responsibilities, with Roschon Johnson serving as the primary backup.
Seahawks Defense Gets Advantage Against Struggling Bears Rushing Attack
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GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 25: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on October 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Monangai’s outlook comes as Seattle prepares to challenge one of the NFL’s most productive rushing offenses.
Despite Chicago’s recent struggles, the Bears still lead the league with 154.3 rushing yards per game entering Week 8.
However, the Seahawks have established themselves as one of the league’s toughest defenses against the run.
Seattle has surrendered just 626 rushing yards through seven games, an average of 89.4 per contest, according to The Football Database.
Opposing offenses have averaged only 3.5 yards per carry against the Seahawks, who rank sixth in the league in rushing yards allowed per game.
That defensive efficiency was particularly evident during Seattle’s 20-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 25.
The Seahawks limited Kansas City to just 50 rushing yards while holding the Chiefs to their lowest scoring output of the season.
Now, Seattle will look to build on that performance against a Chicago backfield missing one of its most explosive contributors.
Although Swift remains capable of generating production, the Bears have struggled to replicate the effectiveness of their two-running back approach without Monangai.
The situation presents Seattle with another opportunity to control the line of scrimmage and force Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams to shoulder additional offensive responsibility.
A victory Monday would move the Seahawks to 5-3 and provide another important boost following their impressive defensive showing against Kansas City.