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Windy City Gridiron fantasy football takes on D'Andre Swift

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All Windy City Gridiron insights about D'Andre Swift

NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026
For the first time in a few weeks, D'Andre Swift appears to be getting healthier. Swift's yard-per-carry numbers have steadily dropped as the weeks have gone by, and he has lost two fumbles in the matter of three games. The source notes that before Monangai's injury, it sounded like Monangai was going to see closer to a 50-50 split with Swift, especially given Swift's fumble issues. Monangai's return will allow the Bears to give Swift more of a break and not rely so much on the recently extended running back to take more punishment than needed at the midpoint of the season.
PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
D'Andre Swift OVER 60.5 Rushing Yards -113 prop bet. Swift has not surpassed this number since the Eagles game on September 28th, totaling 58, 43, and 44 yards in October. With Monangai out and Roschon Johnson getting carries, the source believes Ben Johnson will want to establish the run and keep the defense off the field. Despite the Patriots' stingy rushing defense, the source expects Swift to clear this number, though it may take until the 4th quarter.
PositiveUsageOct 9, 2026
Swift recorded 6 explosive plays in Week 4, tied for second-most on the Bears. On a 4th-and-1 play, Swift ran off the right end for 13 yards on a pitch play in 13 personnel. Rome. Burden noted Swift's agility and vision made the play explosive, as he made a beautiful cutback to turn what could have been a modest gain into a big play. Rome. Burden stated: "Swift is going to pick this up 10/10 times as blocked" and praised his ability to convert the short-yardage situation.
NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026
Swift was benched by offensive coordinator Ben Johnson after his second fumble of the season on Sunday, a particularly egregious mistake due to loose ball control. The source notes this is significant because fumbles have not been a consistent issue for Swift in Chicago, suggesting the offensive staff has zero patience for such mistakes. Coming into the game, Swift was leading the snap count 60-40 over Roschon Johnson; on Sunday, that split was completely flipped. The source questions whether this benching is short-term or signals a longer-term reduction in playing time, with the answer potentially dependent on the severity of Monangai's hand injury.
NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026
Bears running back was benched in the second half for a fumble but remains part of the team's two-headed monster backfield approach. Swift and Kyle Monangai combined for 204 yards and a quality 4.5 yards-per-carry average despite Swift's benching. The source credits Ben Johnson's scheme for maximizing opportunities with multiple runners; four runners combined for 232 total rushing yards, two touchdowns, and a 4.3-yard-per-carry average. Both Swift and Monangai are described as very good players, and the source expects the team to continue establishing the run game even once Caleb Williams returns.
PositiveUsageOct 1, 2026
D'Andre Swift led all Bears players with 5 explosive plays in Week 3. Most notably, Swift converted a critical 4th and 1 from the Philadelphia 34-yard line with a 15-yard rushing gain in the final two minutes to clinch the game. Swift took the snap in a jumbo package with three tight ends and an extra offensive lineman, ran behind the beef on the left side, broke an arm tackle at the line of scrimmage, broke a second tackle at the second level, and nearly broke a third before being stopped. The 15-yard gain on 4th and 1 to end the game demonstrates Swift's role in high-leverage situations.
NegativeUsageSep 25, 2026
D'Andre Swift generated 4 explosive plays in Week 2: a 12-yard run off left tackle with a missed-tackle conversion, and a 32-yard catch-and-run screen pass where he made two defenders miss at the sticks before being taken down. The source credits Swift's playmaking ability to elevate nice plays into explosive gains. However, a fumble at the goal line late in the drive prevented a touchdown and limited the offensive output despite four consecutive explosive runs on the same drive.
PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Swift OVER 60.5 rushing yards at -114 odds. Swift smashed the over on a 63.5-yard line in week one, and his line drops three yards this week despite facing Brian Flores' Vikings defense. The source notes that while Flores' defenses excel in pass defense, they allow yards on the ground (Vikings ranked 21st in rushing yards allowed last year). Green Bay's week-one performance against Minnesota is discounted because the Packers lacked Josh Jacobs and started RB3s. Projection: "I do think he can comfortably go over 60 yards and push somewhere around 80 to 90 yards on the ground, as the Bears' offensive line has another strong performance opening holes for Swift."
PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
The source corrected a prior assessment of D'Andre Swift, noting he has become a much improved back under Ben Johnson's coaching regime in Chicago. While Swift's pre-Chicago profile was accurately described as a supercharged RB2 or committee back without dominant run-game upside, his performance in 2026 under Johnson represents significant growth deep into his career. The source credits both Swift's adaptation and Johnson's system for this transformation.
PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026
D'Andre Swift eclipsed 100 rushing yards in the Bears' season-opening victory, making him and teammate Kyle Monangai the first teammates to each rush for 100+ yards in a season-opening game since 1980 (when Billy Sims and Dexter Bussey accomplished the feat for Detroit). The source emphasizes the run game's dominance: 291 rushing yards total, the second-most in Ben Johnson's tenure as Bears head coach, achieved on the road against a "stout Carolina defense." Swift's performance, paired with strong run-blocking from the offensive line, tight ends, and wide receivers, was described as "insanely impressive" for a Week 1 road game.