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Chicago Bears · 2026
Who is D'Andre Swift’s handcuff?
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The published handcuff answer
Roschon Johnson
Behind D'Andre Swift · CHI
Roschon Johnson is the preferred fantasy handcuff to D'Andre Swift in our published Week 7 Chicago Bears analysis. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Only other active back with Monangai inactive
Handcuff score
Backup opportunity, not projected points or an injury probability.
Analysis published . Status and role notes reflect that board.
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Chicago Bears backfield overview
If D'Andre Swift misses time
Fact: the official Patriots-at-Bears inactive list, posted Oct 22 at 6:47 PM ET and reopened just before kickoff with no change, rules out Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) for a third straight game and names no other Bears running back, so Swift and Roschon Johnson are both confirmed active. Fact: an Oct 22 report has Johnson at 13 carries to Swift's 16 and 31 snaps to Swift's 45 at Atlanta, where Johnson lost a fourth-quarter fumble, and quotes coach Ben Johnson saying "we have a lot of confidence in Roschon." Projection: with Monangai inactive, Johnson is the only other active back and would take early-down and goal-line work if Swift could not finish. He is usually available on the wire. Monangai is not on injured reserve and his return timetable is unknown, so he remains the better back to own once healthy; Johnson is the redraft fill-in for this game, not the long-term handcuff.
Chicago rules out Kyle Monangai for a third straight game on the official Week 7 inactive list, leaving D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson as the only active backs. Johnson handled 13 carries and 31 snaps at Atlanta, close behind Swift's 16 and 45, but fumbled late in the fourth quarter. Coach Ben Johnson has publicly backed him. No injured-reserve move for Monangai and no reported return date, so the picture could change again next week.
Short-yardage and goal-line specialist and a reliable pass protector, which is what keeps him rostered. His usage has shrunk to almost nothing - his last multi-carry game came in Week 18 of 2024 - and reporting is explicit that Chicago would hand a Swift absence to Monangai rather than lean on Johnson. Not a usable contingency play even if Swift sits.
- thin_profile
- fumble_concern
- backup_profile
- monangai_return_unknown
- goal_line_only_role
Why this candidate scores here
The production behind the names
2026 regular season. Recorded production, not a projection. A missing stat line is not a zero.
| Player | Games with stats | Carries | Receptions | Total yards | PPR / game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 116 | 22 | 628 | 17.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 8 | 161 | 5.6 |
Carries + receptions, last 6 recorded games in 2026
Carries + receptions, last 5 recorded games in 2026
Totals include all teams played for that season. Per-game averages use games with recorded stats. Source: nflverse player statistics.
Handcuff, backup and next-man-up questions
Who is D'Andre Swift’s handcuff?
Roschon Johnson is the preferred fantasy handcuff to D'Andre Swift in our published Week 7 Chicago Bears analysis. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Who is the backup running back behind D'Andre Swift?
Roschon Johnson is the preferred replacement candidate in the published Chicago Bears board. The board lists him at RB3. A fantasy handcuff recommendation and an official depth-chart position can differ; compare the full team chart and role evidence.
Who is next up if D'Andre Swift misses a game?
Roschon Johnson is the preferred fantasy handcuff to D'Andre Swift in our published Week 7 Chicago Bears analysis. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs. Fact: the official Patriots-at-Bears inactive list, posted Oct 22 at 6:47 PM ET and reopened just before kickoff with no change, rules out Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) for a third straight game and names no other Bears running back, so Swift and Roschon Johnson are both confirmed active. Fact: an Oct 22 report has Johnson at 13 carries to Swift's 16 and 31 snaps to Swift's 45 at Atlanta, where Johnson lost a fourth-quarter fumble, and quotes coach Ben Johnson saying "we have a lot of confidence in Roschon." Projection: with Monangai inactive, Johnson is the only other active back and would take early-down and goal-line work if Swift could not finish. He is usually available on the wire. Monangai is not on injured reserve and his return timetable is unknown, so he remains the better back to own once healthy; Johnson is the redraft fill-in for this game, not the long-term handcuff.
Should I add Roschon Johnson as a handcuff?
Consider Roschon Johnson if you have a spare bench spot and want exposure to the replacement role behind D'Andre Swift. His value depends on availability, competition for carries and receiving work, and your league’s roster rules. A handcuff is not automatically a useful starter this week. Review the dated analysis, current injury reports and the next kickoff before adding.
Compare backup running backs and next-man-up candidates for every team. Published depth and scores come from the documented roster, depth-chart and scoring process; they do not establish game-day availability.
Sources behind the analysis
- Week 7 Inactives: Patriots at Bears
- D'Andre Swift vs. Patriots Week 7: Four Expectations for Bears RB With Kyle Monangai Out
- Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots Inactives: Who's In, Who's Out For Week 7
Published analysis may use automated research. How evidence and recommendations are handled.
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