The Chicago Bears’ run game enters Saturday night with eyes on D’Andre Swift after a midweek groin issue led the team to limit his practice reps on a short turnaround. Swift carried no designation after the initial walkthrough, but subsequent updates reflected the need for late-week functional testing and day-of rechecks.
What Is the Bears Latest D’Andre Swift Injury Update?
He has managed various lower-body ailments this season and previously missed Week 9 with a groin injury before returning to a full workload. The Bears already ruled out two starting receivers, increasing the importance of backfield clarity and early-down stability against Green Bay’s defense in a prime-time divisional rematch at Soldier Field.
The Bears added Swift to the injury report after practice with a groin issue and limited him in back-to-back sessions, then listed him as questionable for Week 16. He previously sat in Week 9 due to a groin issue and played through quad and hip injuries earlier this year.
With Rome Odunze (foot) and Luther Burden III (ankle) ruled out, Swift’s dual-phase impact is significant, but Kyle Monangai is also expected to carry a larger share with a possible insurance elevation for Brittain Brown.
Is D’Andre Swift Playing in Week 16 vs. Packers?
On Saturday, NFL insider Jeremy Fowler confirmed that Swift is expected to play against the Packers. “Bears RB D’Andre Swift (questionable, groin) is expected to play today vs. Green Bay, per source,” he wrote on X. “With 935 yards, Swift is closing in on his second career 1,000-yard season.”
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Chicago’s short-week approach signaled a managed workload for Swift, and we can expect Monangai to play a big role against Green Bay.
The Bears (10-4) meet the Packers (9-4-1) under playoff seeding pressure and in a rivalry that often swings on situational edges. On defense, the Bears will key run fits and compress intermediate windows; a return for Tremaine Edmunds elevates coverage shells and matchup flexibility against backs and tight ends.
“If we can get Tremaine back, it’s a huge bonus,” coach Ben Johnson said. “He was playing tremendous football before the injury. He’s a huge asset in coverage, just because of how long he is. It’s hard to get the ball around him when we’re playing zones, and he’s really good in our match and man’s where he can match up on tight ends and running backs out of the backfield and do a really good job there.”
Special teams and hidden yards will loom, with field-position control critical in a series that often hinges on short fields and red-zone efficiency. Personnel decisions will finalize near inactives, dictating whether Chicago leans toward committee or maintains its preferred split featuring Swift’s multi-phase usage.
Chicago Bears’ Stats and Insights for Week 16
Team: The Chicago Bears have lost six straight and 14 out of their last 15 home games (including playoffs) against the Packers.
QB: Caleb Williams recorded a QBi score of 82.9 (B-) against the Packers when they visited Chicago last season. It’s the third-best score of his career.
Offense: The Bears are second in the NFL with 106 big plays, 10+ yard rushes, and 30+ receptions are considered big plays. They are tied with the Bills for the NFL lead with 31 fourth-quarter big plays.
Defense: The Bears scored 17 points off three Browns turnovers in Week 15. They have scored 97 points on takeaways, which is tied for second in the NFL. The Steelers have the most points off turnovers, with 98.
Fantasy: Luther Burden is one of six players in the NFL with at least six catches and 65 receiving yards over the past two weeks. With Rome Odunze’s status in doubt, the rookie is peaking at the perfect time for redraft managers.
