D'Andre Swift Fantasy

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift finished with 30 yards and a touchdown off seven carries during the Week 18 win over the Packers. He also had four catches for 16 yards. The 23-year-old closed out the year on a high note, finding the end zone for the first time since Week 11. A shoulder injury sustained during the Thanksgiving NFC North showdown against the Bears kept him off the field for a significant portion of the year. However, if Swift can remain healthy and get some stability from a play-calling standpoint, he has a fantastic chance of remaining a valuable asset in fantasy leagues next season, especially in PPR formats.

Jan. 9th • 7:18 PM

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift said he doesn't expect his role to change much in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Green Bay Packers, and he also said he won't need shoulder surgery this offseason. Swift saw the same number of carries (four) as Craig Reynolds in his return last week in the loss to the Seattle Seahawks, gaining 32 yards on the ground while also catching two of his three targets for seven yards. Jamaal Williams led the way with a team-high 11 carries for 22 yards and a touchdown. Despite the limited role, Swift played a team-high 57% of the offensive snaps. If Williams once again handles most of the backfield touches for Detroit this weekend and Reynolds remains involved, Swift will be a low-upside RB3/flex to close out the season against Green Bay.

Jan. 6th • 3:11 PM

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift returned to the lineup, carrying the ball four times for 32 yards and added seven receiving yards in the Lions blowout loss to the Seahawks. Swift has missed time late in the season with a shoulder injury and his return to action was limited, at best, in this game. Teammate Jamaal Williams out-carried Swift 11-to-4 and was unable to cash in on a touch in the red zone. Swift most likely will have to share backfield carries with Williams for the final game of the season next week.

Jan. 2nd • 11:28 PM