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'We go as far as they go': Kyle Monangai, D'Andre Swift credit offensive line, pass catchers for dominant rushing performance
- Monangai and Swift each rushed for over 100 yards as the Bears topped the Eagles 24-15 on Black Friday.
- The Bears combined for 281 rushing yards, with Monangai 130 on 22 carries and Swift 125 on 18.
- Head coach Ben Johnson credited the offensive line for enabling the ground game, naming players who blocked for the backs.
- The Bears defense added two takeaways, helping limit the Eagles to two touchdowns.
- Chicago leads the league in rushing offense and has more than 60% of its offense come from Monangai and Swift.
- Swift called the result a 'full circle moment' returning home to play in front of family and friends.
- Monangai said the moment was poetic to achieve the milestone in front of his family.
- Chicago moved to the top of the NFC North after the win, solidifying their playoff positioning.
- The passing game faced windy conditions but was supported by the running attack and offensive line.
- Colston Loveland highlighted the value of the run game and the passing game’s complementary role.
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