The Chicago Bears will visit the Green Bay Packers in Week 14. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Kyle Monangai.
Is Kyle Monangai Playing in Week 14?
Monangai is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bears’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Monangai in Week 14?
The Bears have a high-pedigree quarterback and a big-name playcaller, but this is a traditional offense that excels at blocking the run at a high level.
Ben Johnson shipped D’Andre Swift out of Detroit when he was there, so I think we can say with a level of certainty that he doesn’t view him as a game-changer. We don’t know that Monangai is, but we don’t have any evidence that Johnson believes it to be untrue of him, and that’s enough.
The rookie has run for a score in four straight, and it’s not an accident as he leads Swift 13-5 in red zone snaps over the past two weeks. He impressed at the beginning of November with a monster showing sans Swift (29 touches for 198 yards against the Bengals) and is now thriving alongside him.
Is it only a matter of time until he takes the keys to this backfield?
It certainly seems that way.
I’m not projecting that to be the case this weekend; it’s a little tricky to relegate the starter after an 18-125-1 performance against one of the five best defenses in the sport, but Monangai’s role certainly seems more likely to expand than retract.
Give me the scoring equity of the rookie when stacking up the backs in Chicago this week. It’s a tough matchup, and if Green Bay can establish its own run game, this game is at risk of being a low-possession game that leaves us all wanting more. However, I’m okay with starting both parts of this backfield due to the focus of this offense.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Monangai’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 14
Monangai is projected to score 13.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Monangai to rush for 73 yards and 0.7 rushing touchdowns, while adding one reception for four receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 14 Weather Impact: Bears at Packers
The forecast for kickoff is 20 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. Cold conditions could affect ball handling and passing accuracy.
