Swift had his best Fantasy outing of the season in Week 4 at Las Vegas with 16 PPR points, and I hope he stays hot coming off Chicago's bye in Week 5. I love that Swift has 10 targets in his past two games, and he has at least three receptions in every game this year. Washington has been tough to run on this season, but the Commanders have allowed a running back to score at least 13.0 PPR points in three of the past four games. And, in Week 8 last season, Swift had 18 carries for 129 yards and a touchdown against Washington, so hopefully he can repeat that type of performance in the rematch. I like Swift as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Finds end zone Sunday
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Swift took 14 carries for 38 yards and a touchdown while catching four of six targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 25-24 win over Las Vegas.
Swift was limited during the practice week with a hip injury that had him listed as questionable leading up to Sunday's kickoff. The veteran RB suited up and rewarded fantasy managers with his second trip to the end zone in four games this season. The Bears placed no restrictions on Swift, handing him 14 of its 18 running back carries in the win. He has been generating just enough value on a weekly basis to warrant flex consideration in most formats, but he won't be available in Week 5 with the Bears on a bye, making Week 6 the next time Swift will be in action.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Playing in Week 4
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Swift (hip) is active for Sunday's game at Las Vegas.
A limited practice participant during Week 3 prep due to a quadriceps injury and in advance of Week 4 action due to a hip issue, Swift remains ready to pace the Bears backfield Sunday. Through three contests this season, his snap share has ranged from 57 to 81 percent, but his workload has remained steady, as he's averaged 17 touches for 70.7 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring one TD on the ground.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: In line to suit up in Week 4
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Swift (hip) is slated to play Sunday at Las Vegas, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Swift has operated with a cap on his practice reps the last two weeks, first due to a quad injury during Week 3 prep and then a hip issue prior to Week 4 action. He was able to handle 61 percent of the snaps during last Sunday's win against the Cowboys on his way to 16 touches for 78 yards from scrimmage. Swift's status wil receive clarity once the Bears post their inactive list about 90 minutes before this Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Listed as questionable
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Swift (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Swift was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, following the same routine as last week, only this time due to a hip injury instead of an issue with his quadriceps. He seems more likely than not to play again, but fantasy managers would be wise to check back in for updates this weekend ahead of a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. Kyle Monangai is the only other running back to play a snap on offense for the Bears this season.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Limited again Thursday
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Swift (hip) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
Swift maintained his activity level from Wednesday as he deals with a hip injury, leaving him just one more opportunity to prove his health ahead of the weekend. Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he has a designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders. Through three weeks this season, Swift is averaging 17 touches for 70.7 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring one touchdown.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: RBs to Sit
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Swift had a rough game against Dallas in Week 3 with 13 carries for 33 yards and three catches for 45 yards on four targets. He's not dominating playing time like we hoped -- he played 61 percent of the snaps, while Kyle Monangai played 29 percent -- and you can't blame the Bears if they want to see if someone else can jumpstart their run game. This week, Swift faces a Raiders defense that has been tough against the run. Jeremy McNichols broke several tackles to score on a 60-yard run last week for the Commanders, and Jacory Croskey-Merritt also fell into the end zone from the 1-yard line. But the Raiders held the Patriots running backs to 13 carries for 45 yards in Week 1 and the Chargers backfield to 16 carries for 52 yards. Swift should only be used as a flex option in the majority of leagues for Week 4.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Salvages day with long catch
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Swift recorded 13 carries for 33 yards in Sunday's 31-14 win over the Cowboys. He added three receptions on four targets for 45 yards.
Swift was one of only a few poor performers for Chicago on Sunday. He was unable to find much running room throughout the game and was held below 50 rushing yards for the first time this season. Instead, Swift made his impact as a receiver, picking up 41 yards after a short dump-off midway through the second quarter. Swift remains the clear leader of the Bears' backfield, as he out-touched Kyle Monangai 16-7 and has found the end zone in each of the last two contests.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Active as expected Sunday
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Swift (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Earlier reports indicated Swift would be playing through his quadriceps issue, and that is now official. The veteran back should fill his usual lead-back role and will aim to capitalize on a Cowboys defense that's allowed 121.0 rushing yards per game through the first two contests of the season.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Slated to play Sunday
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Swift (quadriceps) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Cowboys, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Swift handled 35 combined touches through the first two games of the season and then was limited in each practice of Week 3 prep due to the quad injury. Now that he's in line to suit up Sunday, he'll take on his typical role as the Bears' No. 1 back, assuming he's confirmed to be active about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Limited in practice again
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Swift (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Swift appaers to have picked up a quad injury during Chicago's loss to the Lions in Week 2, and he's since put together back-to-back limited practice sessions. If he's unable to upgrade to full reps Friday, it sounds as though Swift will carry a "questionable" designation into Sunday's home game against the Cowboys. Through two appearances this season, Swift has compiled 116 rushing yards on 29 carries (4.0 YPC) and one touchdown while also securing six of eight targets for 18 yards and losing one fumble.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: RBs to Start
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Swift didn't have a dominant outing in Week 2 at Detroit, but he scored 13.9 PPR points with 12 carries for 63 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 6 yards on three targets. It's great that he has eight targets in two games under Ben Johnson, but I'd love to see more than 18 receiving yards on six catches. This week, you can consider Swift a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues. The Cowboys have allowed each of the two featured running backs against them to score at least 13.9 PPR points, with Saquon Barkley in Week 1 and Cam Skattebo in Week 2. Swift should once again get at least 15 total touches in the game, and hopefully, he'll find the end zone for the second week in a row.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Dealing with quad concern
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Swift practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury.
Swift has kicked off the 2025 season in his typical role as the Bears' No. 1 running back, turning 29 carries into 116 yards (4.0 YPC) and one touchdown and six catches (on eight targets) into 18 yards through two contests. Meanwhile, rookie seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai has combined for nine touches in that same span. With an injury now in tow, though, Swift's status will be one to watch as the week goes on to ensure he'll be out there Sunday against the Cowboys.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Productive in lopsided loss
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Swift rushed 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown and brought in all three targets for six yards in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
Swift was able to serve as a bright spot for the Bears' offense on a mostly forgettable afternoon, putting together an efficient performance on the ground that included a three-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. However, Swift also short-circuited what appeared to be a scoring drive when he lost a fumble at the Lions' 31-yard line late in the first quarter. Through two games, Swift remains the clear No. 1 back in Chicago's ground attack, and he'll have a favorable matchup at home against the Cowboys in a Week 3 showdown next Sunday.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Gets 20 touches in Week 1 loss
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Swift rushed 17 times for 53 yards and caught three of five targets for 12 yards in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
Swift finished five yards shy of Caleb Williams' team-high rushing total and was the only Bears running back to record a carry, though rookie Kyle Monangai had one catch out of the backfield. While Swift seems locked into a high touch floor again due to a lack of competition, efficiency remains a concern, as he averaged a career-low 3.8 yards per carry last season and dipped to just 3.1 in Monday's small sample. Finding running room won't be easy Week 2 against the Lions, who held Swift to 59 yards on 20 carries (3.0 YPC) in two 2024 meetings.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: RBs to Start
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I don't love the matchup for Swift against the Vikings, but I do love his potential workload. Chicago could go into this game with backup running backs Roschon Johnson (foot) and Kyle Monangai (undisclosed) out or limited, which would give Swift the opportunity to do it all. For example, he played one preseason game this year and was on the field for 20 of 21 snaps with the first-team offense against the Chiefs. Swift faced the Vikings twice last year and failed to reach double digits in PPR in both outings, so keep that in mind. But with Ben Johnson as the new coach, I expect Swift to have better production, making him worth using as a No. 2 running back in all leagues. He should definitely be involved in the passing game, and I'll take the over on his 2.5 receptions for his prop on FanDuel.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Gains 34 yards in preseason debut
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Swift rushed seven times for 28 yards with one reception for six yards in Friday's 29-27 preseason win over the Chiefs.
Swift made his 2025 preseason debut Friday after sitting out an additional game against Buffalo last week. The 26-year-old moved the ball well on eight touches as he prepares to lead Chicago's backfield for the second consecutive campaign. Swift generated 1,345 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns in 17 regular-season starts last year, numbers he could easily reproduce with a clean bill of health in 2025.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Slated to play Sunday
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Swift is in line to play with the rest of the Bears' starters during Sunday's preseason game against Buffalo, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Swift did not play during last Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie versus the Dolphins, as the Bears opted not to play any of their starters during their opening exhibition. This group should get some run during this Sunday's preseason game No. 2, though it's unclear how long the first-team offense will stay on the field versus the Bills. Swift led the Bears backfield during his first season with the team in 2024, and he should once again serve as RB1 in a room that also includes third-year back Roschon Johnson (foot) and seventh-round rookie Kyle Monangai.
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: Eyeing bounce-back season
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Swift said Tuesday at mandatory minicamp that he's "being very critical about how I played last year" and is "excited about this year" under new head coach Ben Johnson, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun Times reports.
The first season of Swift's three-year, $24 million deal with the Bears disappointed compared to expectations, as he finished with just 959 rushing yards and six touchdowns despite playing all 17 regular-season games and handling a career-high 253 carries. He averaged just 3.8 YPC in 2024 after having combined for 4.6 YPC across the first four years of his NFL career. As such, it was somewhat surprising to see Chicago fail to add notable backfield competition in free agency or the 2025 NFL Draft. Rookie seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai joins Roschon Johnson as a depth option, but Swift seems destined to reprise a starting role. With the benefit of a much-improved O-line and Johnson's promising offensive scheme, Swift will be in tremendous position to improve upon his 2024 stats if he sees a similar amount of opportunities. Johnson, who was Swift's offensive coordinator during his final season in Detroit in 2022, called the running back a "fierce competitor" and praised his willingness to "find a way to put his shoulder down and move the pile."
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Bears' D'Andre Swift: May get more competition
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Swift is unlikely to be released this offseason, but the Bears may prioritize adding another running back, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano.
Swift is scheduled to make $8 million in 2025, with more than three-fourths of the money guaranteed. His 2024 performance was disappointing relative to the three-year, $24 million contract he signed last offseason, although it could be argued he was a victim of circumstance more so than a major part of the problem during a horrible season for Chicago's offense. The scheme should improve under new head coach Ben Johnson, but it's uncertain how much Swift will benefit if that happens, as the Bears don't lack for draft capital and cap space to pursue backfield upgrades.
