The Chicago Bears have been firing on all cylinders lately. As they play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home on Sunday night, it looks like they’re about to get some much-needed reinforcements, too. Though they will have to wait another game and the ensuing bye week before that happens.
Bears star running back Kyle Monangai, who hasn’t played since early October with respective turf toe and thumb injuries, will miss his fifth straight game on Sunday night. That’s the extent of the bad news for the powerful tailback. The good news is that, according to Ian Rapoport, the Bears are electing to get two extra weeks of rest and recovery for Monangai, with their bye coming in Week 10.
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Monangai is officially expected to make his return in Week 11 when the Bears host the New Orleans Saints at home:
