Can D'Andre Swift Take The Next Step? rotoballer.com Wed 10/14/20 3:43 PM
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift will face a Jaguars Defense in Week 6 that is allowing the eighth most fantasy points to opposing runners this season. The rookie endured a rough start to his season, dropping a game-winning touchdown in Week 1. Swift also has been unable to supplant veteran runner Adrian Peterson for lead running back duties and has only 12 carries from the backfield this season. Swift has been able to help out in the passing game and the hope is that he should ...
D'Andre Swift Catches Touchdown In Week 4 rotoballer.com Sun 10/4/20 4:16 PM
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift post 52 all-purpose yards with one touchdown in the Lions 35-29 loss to the Saints in Week 4. Swift caught four passes in the game and looked more comfortable in the offense. He still is being out-carried by teammate Adrian Peterson 2:1 on a weekly basis but the rookie is slowly proving himself. Swift will remain a bench stash on fantasy teams for now but it might not be long before he gets more touches in the offense.
D'Andre Swift Not Fantasy Viable For Week 4 rotoballer.com Wed 9/30/20 2:37 PM
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift will go up against a Saints Defense that is allowing the 13th fewest fantasy points to opposing runners. The rookie's first few games this season have been games to forget, especially after dropping a game-winning touchdown in Week 1. With the news that veteran Adrian Peterson will have the starting job locked up for the foreseeable future, Swift's fantasy value has really plummeted since training camp. Swift will still see snaps and could make some ...
D'Andre Swift Catches One Pass In Win rotoballer.com Sun 9/27/20 7:48 PM
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift caught one pass for 19 yards in the Lions 26-23 win over the Cardinals in Week 3. Swift's usage has nose-dived with the emergence of veteran back Adrian Peterson and the rookie did not see a carry from the backfield. Swift dropped a game-winning touchdown in Week 1 and has gone backwards since. He possesses a world of talent but Swift simply isn't playing enough to warrant a fantasy start moving forward.
D'Andre Swift Could Surprise Against Cardinals rotoballer.com Wed 9/23/20 4:30 PM
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift will go up against a Cardinals Defense that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing backs through two weeks. It has been a less-than-ideal start to the rookie's career, missing most of training camp and then dropping a game-winning touchdown against the Bears in Week 1. But Swift posted five catches for 60 yards last week and slowly is getting more snaps. Enter the Lions matchup against the Cardinals, a team that allowed 115 receiving yards...
D'Andre Swift Gets Involved In The Passing Game rotoballer.com Sun 9/20/20 6:19 PM
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift mustered only 12 rushing yards but caught a team-high five passes for 60 yards in the Lions loss to the Packers in Week 2. One week after dropping a game-winning touchdown against the Bears, the rookie secured all five of his targets. The Lions Defense was no match for the Packers offense but Swift was able to make some plays in the passing game. The running back carries were split 8-7 with Kerryon Johnson and Adrian Peterson but Swift showed off his ...
D'Andre Swift Hopes To Put Debut Behind Him rotoballer.com Wed 9/16/20 2:51 PM
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift will try and put last week behind him when the team takes on the Packers in Week 2. It was an NFL debut to forget, posting only 23 all-purpose yards and dropping the game-winning touchdown with :06 left to play against the Bears. The drop cost the Lions the game and now must face a Packers team that just put 43 points up against the Vikings. Green Bay did a solid job of bottling up star running back Dalvin Cook in Week 1 and allowed the 11th fewest ...
D'Andre Swift Drops Game-Winning Touchdown rotoballer.com Sun 9/13/20 5:13 PM
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift tallied only eight rushing yards, 15 receiving yards but had one touchdown in his NFL debut against the Bears in Week 1. Veteran Adrian Peterson was the lead back in this game and Swift did little with his scarce opportunities despite the goal-line score. His big chance came in the final seconds but he dropped a would-be game-winning touchdown pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford. Swift has plenty of talent but may need to ride the bench in Week 2 as a ...
Kenny Golladay, Danny Amendola, D'Andre Swift Limited rotoballer.com Wed 9/9/20 10:00 PM
Detroit Lions wide receivers Kenny Golladay (hamstring) and Danny Amendola (hamstring) and rookie running back D'Andre Swift (hip) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. All three players should be good to go, barring any setbacks, for Week 1 against the Bears. Golladay is the clear No. 1 in Detroit and finished as a top-10 wideout in 2019. Start him with confidence as a WR1 despite the tough matchup with Detroit. Amendola might have a decent game here and there, but the targets probably ...
D'Andre Swift A Risky Play In Week 1 rotoballer.com Tue 9/8/20 8:18 PM
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (leg) continues to practice on a limited basis heading into the team's Week 1 matchup against the Bears. Swift has missed the majority of training camp with an injury that has been shrouded in mystery. The Lions also recently signed veteran runner Adrian Peterson, further clouding Swift's availability heading into the season. Odds are that Swift will suit up but will go up against a Bears Defense that the seventh fewest fantasy points to opposing ...