Kyle Monangai Week 18 Preview vs. the Lions

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai will face a middle-of-the-pack run defense in Week 18 (Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET), versus the Detroit Lions. The Lions are ranked 16th in terms of rushing yards conceded, at 117.6 per game.

Monangai has compiled 769 rushing yards on 163 carries (48.1 ypg), while adding five scores on the ground. Plus, in the passing game, Monangai has racked up 17 receptions for 149 yards (9.3 ypg).

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Monangai vs. the Lions

• Monangai vs the Lions (since 2021): 1 GP / 28 RUSH YPG / 0 RUSH TD
• One opposing rusher has picked up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Lions during the 2025 season.
• 14 opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Detroit this year.
• The Lions have let only two opposing players to register two or more rushing TDs against them this season.
• The 117.6 rushing yards the Lions concede per contest makes them the 16th-ranked rush defense in the NFL this year.
• Opponents of the Lions have totaled 16 touchdowns on the ground (one per game). The Lions' defense is 18th in the NFL in that category.

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Monangai Rushing Insights

• Monangai has hit the rushing yards over in eight of 13 opportunities (61.5%).
• The Bears have passed 52.6% of the time and run 47.4% this season. They rank 10th in the NFL in scoring.
• He has handled 33.5% of his team's 487 rushing attempts this season (163).
• Monangai has rushed for a score in five of his games this season but has yet to score more than once in a single contest.
• He has 11.1% of his team's 45 offensive touchdowns this season (five).
• He has 33 red zone rushing carries (35.1% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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Monangai's Recent Performance