PHILADELPHIA — The Chicago Bears could hardly get anything going in the passing game at windy Lincoln Financial Field, so the Bears’ success or failure would come down to the run.
Philadelphia Eagles defenders knew it, and they couldn’t do anything about it.
The rushing game systematically dismantled the defending Super Bowl champions to the tune of 281 rushing yards in a 24-15 victory in front of a national TV audience on Friday.
Kyle Monangai (22 carries for 130 yards) and D’Andre Swift (18 for 125) combined for 255 rushing yards, becoming the first Bears teammates to top 100 yards on the ground since Walter Payton (107) and Matt Suhey (102) did it on Nov. 10, 1985, against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.
“That’s amazing,” Swift said. “That’s a great stat to have.
“I didn’t even

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