Finding value at the running back later in drafts can provide one of the biggest edges in fantasy football. It's generally tougher at wide receiver to find extreme upside late in drafts, which makes peppering multiple of them in the early to middle rounds an optimal strategy. We'll be looking at three running backs with mid to later ADPs here: Austin Ekeler, Braelon Allen, and D'Andre Swift.Ekeler and Allen come off the board in a very similar range on NFFC, whereas Swift is drafted nearly 100 ...

Welcome to our middle-round fantasy football running back (RB) sleepers and draft values for the 2025 season. Today we'll be taking a look at Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, D'Andre Swift, Cam Skattebo and R.J. Harvey.The middle rounds of fantasy drafts are essential, as fantasy managers use the middle of the draft to build around their core players. During the middle rounds, managers can afford to take some risks on a variety of different players, including forgotten veterans, players returning ...

As we enter the prime drafting season of fantasy football, every pick can significantly impact your season's trajectory. Mastering Average Draft Position (ADP) is a skill that can elevate you above the competition, especially when facing the challenge of two similarly ranked players. For the 2025 season, we shift our focus to running backs projected as RB2sthose reliable secondary options drafted in the early-to-middle roundswho often present a tight ADP battle that demands careful navigation. ...

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift was working in two-minute drills during Saturday's practice. The lead back job remains up in the air right now, but Swift seems the most likely starter to open the season. Last season, Swift rushed for 959 yards with six touchdowns while hauling in 42 receptions for an additional 386 yards through the air in 17 games during his first year in Chicago. It's worth noting that the Bears also have Roschon Johnson and Kyle Monangai competing for touches in ...

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift said rookie Kyle Monangai is a "great addition" to the running back room. Monangai was selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft following a productive final two seasons at Rutgers. The 23-year-old tallied at least 1,200 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in his junior and senior seasons. Now in Chicago, he could be competing for the RB2 role behind Swift with Roschon Johnson. "He don't really lack anything from what I'm seeing," Swift said. ...

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift is looking like the early leader to be the team's starter this season, according to team beat writer Jacob Infante. Swift ran for 959 yards and six touchdowns while adding 42 receptions in 2024, his first season with the Bears. That being said, the offense will look much different in 2025 with new head coach Ben Johnson leading the way on that side of the ball. The veteran back is the most explosive running back on the roster, with Roschon Johnson ...

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift wants his production to be "undeniable" as the team's lead back in 2025, and he's been putting in the work to be physically ready for a heavy workload, reports Marquee Sports Network's Scott Bair. Swift will need to improve on his 2024 campaign to hold off Roschon Johnson after averaging a career-low 3.8 yards per carry. The 26-year-old worked with new head coach Ben Johnson during their time together in Detroit, and Johnson called Swift a "fierce ...

RotoBaller Dynasty Ranking: RB31Dynasty Analysis: D'Andre Swift is seemingly in a much better place now than he was last month. Chicago was reportedly very high on Ashton Jeanty during the predraft process and wanted to add a back in this year's draft class. That ultimately didn't pan out, and Swift has survived the offseason to remain the team's lead back. This was one of the more surprising developments of the offseason.He has previous experience playing in Ben Johnson's system from his days ...

A deep and talented rookie running back class had dynasty fantasy football managers sweating through April.Some had every right to be nervous. Omarion Hampton should overtake Najee Harris in Los Angeles. TreVeyon Henderson is more talented than Rhamondre Stevenson. Kaleb Johnson is forming a new tandem with Jaylen Warren in Pittsburgh.But some came out of the offseason unscathed. These are those running backs. D'Andre Swift, RB, Chicago BearsReunited and it feels ... ok?D'Andre Swift ...

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift is likely to be on the team's roster in 2025 -- he'll be making $8 million this year, with $6.11 million fully guaranteed. However, ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that there has been a lot of chatter about Chicago adding another running back this offseason, based on the formula that worked for new head coach Ben Johnson when he was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions and they used RBs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. This year's crop of ...