Bears 24, Eagles 15: D’Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai explode for 255 yards in statement win

Pure domination. Ben Johnson had a plan: pound the rock.

It worked.

D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai became the first pair of Bears with 100-yard-plus performances in the same game since Walter Payton and Matt Suhey combined for 209 on November 10, 1985, against the Detroit Lions.

Swift had 125 yards on 18 carries and scored the first touchdown of the game on a three-yard rush. Monangai had 130 yards on 22 attempts, also reaching the end zone.

Caleb Williams’ day wasn’t great, but he ended on a high note and continued his success in doing what needed to be done throughout the afternoon.

Williams finished just 17-of-36 passing for 151 yards and an interception, but he also lobbed a perfect 28-yard touchdown pass to Cole Kmet that served as the ultimate dagger.

On the defensive side of things, the Bears shut Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles down. Hurts threw for two touchdowns but was intercepted by Kevin Byard and fumbled on a failed Tush Push.

The Bears also held the Eagles to 87 yards on the ground, including just 56 for Saquon Barkley.

Onto another Bears Victory Postgame Show.

Adam Jahns

The Bears got their statement win against the Eagles. A loud and proud statement win. The Bears manhandled the defending Super Bowl champions on their home field. Running backs D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai combined for a whopping 255 yards and two touchdowns on 40 carries behind a dominant day for the Bears’ offensive line.

The wind affected the passing game but Caleb Williams’ 28-yard touchdown pass to tight end Cole Kmet in the fourth quarter was a highlight-reel throw. Cornerback Nahshon Wright made the play of the day on defense, stripping quarterback Jalen Hurts of the ball on a tush push and recovering the ball.

Adam Hoge

The Bears just soundly beat the Eagles and it wasn’t even as close as the score indicated. Credit to Ben Johnson and the coaching staff for having a great game plan when throwing the ball in the elements was tough. This was a statement game for the Bears who already deserved more respect than they were getting, but will certainly get it now.

Mark Carman

The Bears are the best story in the NFL. They are 9-3 with head coach of the year candidate Ben Johnson. The run game was crazy good. The defense: no linebacker, no problem. Plenty of room for growth left. How high is up for the 2025 Bears? A deep playoff run is on the table.

Patrick Norton

For all of the heart attacks that the Bears have caused in late-game situations, that was about as relaxed as a winning finish has looked since maybe Week 7 against the Saints. Top-notch work from the two-headed backfield monster of Swift and Monangai, but plenty of credit deserved for the offensive line that created lanes all day, simply bullying a stout Eagles front.

Corey Wootton called it pregame. The Bears’ defensive run fits also made a heck of a difference. As that group gets healthier, it’ll only get better. Impressive, impressive showing.