# Bears' Running Game Faces Challenge

> Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor seeks help from ex-Bears coach Declan Doyle to fix struggling ground game.
- Title: Bears' Running Game Faces Challenge · Chicago Bears On SI
- Summary: Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor seeks help from ex-Bears coach Declan Doyle to fix struggling ground game. Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press…
- Keywords: chicago bears, press taylor, declan doyle, ravens, running game, kyle monangai, d'andre swift, zavier scott, caleb williams, atlanta falcons, sports, Bears'
- Source: Chicago Bears On SI — https://si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/familiar-face-to-bears-may-have-provided-path-to-open-up-ground-game-01m50bh1dd64
- Published: 2026-10-15T23:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: chicago bears, press taylor, declan doyle, ravens, running game, kyle monangai, d'andre swift, zavier scott, caleb williams, atlanta falcons, sports
## Bears Running Attack Struggles
Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor tasked with finding way to kick start running attack after failing miserably against Green Bay.
## Atlanta Defense Presents Challenge
Bears face Atlanta defense ranked No. 4 against the run with Kyle Monangai out due to toe injury and D'Andre Swift not fully healthy.
## Ravens' Run Game Success
Ravens used run-blocking concepts Bears employ to run for 208 yards against Atlanta defense that allowed less than 68 yards this year.
## Press Taylor's View
Taylor said Ravens' run game success comes from big physical group and Derrick Henry creating big run lanes.
## Declan Doyle Connection
Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is former Bears offensive coordinator who might help Bears improve ground game.
## Taylor's Indirect Help
Taylor said Doyle might point way for Bears to get better ground game than last week against Green Bay.
## Bears Missing Key Players
Bears don't have Derrick Henry and Kyle Monangai out due to turf toe with Roschon Johnson not matching Monangai's role.
## Running Game Issues
Taylor said Bears struggled to get rhythm with runs hitting and game plan felt behind the sticks.
## Zavier Scott Option
Zavier Scott promoted last week but hasn't played offense despite being 6-foot-1 220-pound with tree trunk legs.
## Caleb Williams Return
Caleb Williams could return with seven first downs rushing and two TDs for less than two games.
## Bears Lead NFL in Rushing
Bears lead NFL in rushing but didn't look like it last week with poor ground game performance.
## Ben Johnson's View
Ben Johnson said running game fundamentals aren't consistent at desired level right now.
## Potential Solution
Declan Doyle might help Bears improve ground game through indirect coaching methods.
## Key takeaway

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor aims to improve running game after poor performance against Green Bay using Ravens' run-blocking concepts and former Bears coach Declan Doyle.