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Kyle Monangai and the Chicago Bears head to Lincoln Financial Field on Friday at 3 p.m. ET to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13 after he got into the end zone one time on the ground and rushed for 48 yards on 12 carries in his most recent game.
The Falcons fired both general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris, despite Atlanta finishing the season on a four-game winning streak and tied for first place in the NFC South with an 8-9 record.
The Eagles, with mostly backups on the field, failed to take advantage of a Bears loss that gave them a chance at the second seed.
The Bears made a statement with a 24-15 win over the Eagles, improving to 9-3 Our staff shares their thoughts on the win.
Nick Sirianni is resting key Eagles' starters in Week 18, and we're taking a position-by-position look at who sits and who plays
Jalen Carter avoided a penalty for his actions during the Eagles’ 13-12 Week 17 win over the Buffalo Bills and he also avoided a fine after gouging Buffalo offensive tackle Spencer Brown in the eye and grabbing him by the throat during a fourth-quarter play Sunday at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.
Continuing their focus on the running game, Chicago would once again lean on D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, putting together a 12-play drive that took over 6 minutes of play. Rookie Kyle Monangai would score a touchdown for his fourth straight week, giving the Bears an eight-point lead.
The Eagles (10-5) are on the road to face the Buffalo Bills (11-4) on Sunday afternoon. Here are some key matchups to watch: Eagles run defense vs. James Cook Since the Eagles gave up 281 rushing yards to the Bears back on Black Friday,
The Eagles take on the Bills, who have the league's best rushing attack, but also one of its worst run defenses.
Sirianni rested his starters before Week 18 last year, but the Eagles already had the No. 2 seed wrapped up at that point. They don’t this time around.