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Bears Expect D’Andre Swift to Play vs. Giants as Backfield Shifts to Hot-Hand Plan

Chicago made no running back elevations on Saturday, signaling plans for Swift to join Kyle Monangai in a rotation.

Overview

  • D’Andre Swift is officially questionable after missing Friday’s practice for a personal reason in addition to a recent groin issue.
  • The Bears elevated only tight end Stephen Carlson on Saturday and did not add a running back from the practice squad ahead of Week 10.
  • Head coach Ben Johnson said carries could go by series before leaning on the back with the “hot hand,” keeping in-game usage fluid.
  • Rookie Kyle Monangai is coming off 176 yards on 26 carries in Week 9, and the Giants rank near the bottom of the NFL in run defense.
  • Roschon Johnson is available with no injury designation, and final actives are due roughly 90 minutes before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.