Chicago Bears fans expect D’Andre Swift to lead the rushing attack again
The Bears have a productive 1-2 punch at tailback, but fans expect D’Andre Swith to lead the way again.
Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; in Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs with the ball against Green Bay Packers defensive end Kingsley Enagbare (55) during an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Matt Marton-Imagn Images Earlier this week, we asked Chicago Bears fans who would be the number one rusher for the Bears in 2026, and you guys are expecting a repeat performance by D’Andre Swift, who was Chicago’s top rusher the last two seasons. In his first year in Chicago in 2024, he rushed for 959 yards while averaging 3.
8 per carry. Last season, with a revamped offensive line and a top-notch play caller, he averaged 4. 9 per rush while amassing 1,087 yards.
Swift’s 2,046 rushing yards in two years place him 20th all-time in franchise history, and he’s just 999 yards away from the top 10. He’s also just 225 rushing yards away from 5,000 in his career. You guys think Swift will hold off Kyle Monangai, who ran for 783 yards as a rookie with a 4.
3 average. Swift and Monangai will most likely be the Bears’ 1-2 punch again in 2016, but 6% of you think the franchise will have a different leading rusher. Right now, the only other backs on the roster are Roschon Johnson, Brittain Brown, and Deion Hankins, so I’d guess the 6% had someone else in mind.