Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift carried the ball 13 times for 64 yards and added 33 receiving yards in the Lions 34-20 loss to the Vikings in Week 9. Swift led the team in targets and provided more in the passing game than veteran Adrian Peterson. It is becoming more clear by the week that the rookie running back will continue to siphon touches from Peterson. Swift will take on RB3 status next week when the Lions host Washington in Week 10.

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift will try and improve upon the one rushing yard he posted in Week 8 when the team takes on the Vikings this Sunday. Swift posted 116 rushing yards in Week 6 but has posted only 28 rushing yards on 15 carries the last two weeks. The rookie will face a Vikings Defense that is allowing the 17th fewest fantasy points to opposing backs this season. Swift will also continue to share the backfield carries with veteran Adrian Peterson. Swift is simply too risky...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift caught three passes for 22 yards in the Lions 41-21 loss to the Colts. In a game where the Lions posted only 29 team rushing yards, Swift was neutralized from having any impact. Swift does possess an advantage over veteran Adrian Peterson with the rookie's ability in the passing game but this was a truly subpar effort. Swift and the Lions running attack will try and get back on track in Week 9 against the Vikings.

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift is slowly gaining more traction in the Lions backfield heading into the team's Week 8 matchup against the Colts. Swift has four touchdowns over his last three games and has 11 receptions and 27 carries during that span. He is not the official bell-cow in the offense with veteran Adrian Peterson in the mix but both players with have a tough matchup in Week 8. The Colts are currently allowing the fifth fewest fantasy points to opposing backs and have not ...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift posted only 48 all-purpose yards but scored a touchdown in the Lions 23-22 comeback win over the Falcons in Week 7. Swift carried the ball only nine times for 27 yards but punched in a three-yard touchdown in the first half. The rookie also added 21 receiving yards on four receptions one week after a monster fantasy performance. Veteran running back Adrian Peterson out-carried Swift 11-to-9 but the rookie continues to make inroads at more chances in ...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift may have earned himself an expanded role in the offense after a strong performance in Week 6. The appropriately-named Swift broke out in a big way against the Jaguars, totaling 116 rushing yards on 14 carries with two touchdowns scored. Veteran Adrian Peterson is the starter, though it seems like a matter of time before Swift grabs the bull by the horns and becomes the starter. The rookie should be in all lineups, as he's in another smash spot against a...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift will try and build off an excellent performance in Week 6 against the Falcons this week. The rookie posted 116 rushing yards with two touchdowns last week and now will face a Falcons Defense that is allowing the ninth most fantasy points to opposing running backs. The Lions still claim that veteran running back Adrian Peterson is still the starter but Swift may be on the doorstep of taking over the job. The Falcons can be burned in the passing game ...

Welcome to another edition of Tape Tells All. I've been thinking of rebranding as just TAPE. All-Caps like that. Probably wouldn't be a good idea for SEO purposes, right?Anyways, this week we'll be discussing Detroit Lions rookie running back D'Andre Swift.Swift set a lot of career highs this week, with bests in carries (14), rushing yards (116), and rushing touchdowns (two). But did Swift show that he's ready to be a consistent fantasy option moving forward, or was this just an ...

We are approaching the midway point of the season for fantasy football managers, and it’s not too late to round out rosters and add needed depth for your playoff push. 2020 has shown that a strong contingency plan might be in your best interest! Injuries continue to pile up across the NFL landscape, with players like […]

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift enjoyed his best game as a pro, carrying the ball 14 times for 116 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions 34-16 romp over the Jaguars in Week 6. This is the type of performance that had fantasy teams so excited about Swift heading into the season as the rookie gashed the Jaguars in the second half. Veteran running back Adrian Peterson also punched in a touchdown but Swift even took over goal-line duties by the second half. This development is excellent ...