Why the Bears will beat the Packers in Week 5, even without Kyle Monangai
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October 9, 2026· 1 min read
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Bryan Perez
October 9, 2026 · 1 min read

The Chicago Bears head to Lambeau Field without their leading rusher, a backup quarterback, and several key offensive players managing injuries.

And they can still beat the Green Bay Packers in Week 5.

That isn't an attempt to minimize Chicago's injury problems. Losing Kyle Monangai, who was ruled out Friday with a toe injury, represents a massive setback for an offense that has leaned heavily on its rushing attack all season.

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Bryan Perez
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