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Underdog Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on D'Andre Swift
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All Underdog Fantasy Football Show insights about D'Andre Swift
PositiveMatchupSep 23, 2026
Revenge game against Philadelphia Eagles provides a small projection bump; Ben Johnson may lean heavily on rushing attack given negative game script and potential Case Keenum start, creating pathway for Swift to produce despite tough Philly defense.NegativeProjectionSep 23, 2026
Ranked RB25 for Week 3 despite being a borderline low-end RB1/high-end RB2 for rest of season; gets a small revenge-game bump against Philadelphia but faces negative game script with Case Keenum likely starting (which depresses entire Bears offense). In six games since 2025 where Bears scored 21 or fewer points, Swift averaged 10.8 half-PPR points (RB23 pace); projected for 18.5 points against Vic Fangio's defense but remains in drive-by-drive rotation rather than workhorse role.PositiveBreakoutSep 23, 2026
Hayden Weis describes DeAndre Swift as 'freaking awesome' and places him in B tier for the week. Swift has a revenge game matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.PositiveMatchupSep 23, 2026
Swift is the only Bears skill player the source would recommend starting in week three against the Eagles, given the team's overall offensive struggles and the fact that Case Keenum is the backup quarterback.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Swift is considered a boom-bust RB2 against a tough Vikings defense that limits running back receiving production. However, his role as an 'all-purpose back' is solidified, and he has shown growth in understanding the run game. Travis A-chan highlights his strong usage since last year's bye week.PositiveUsageSep 16, 2026
Matt Harmon notes that DeAndre Swift is making fewer negative plays than in previous seasons. Benefiting from a strong offensive line, Swift is positioned to be part of a high-performing Bears offense where everyone is expected to contribute.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
DeAndre Swift led the Bears backfield with 61% of opportunities compared to 38.7% for Roschon Johnson. Despite Johnson running more routes (16 to 11), Swift's role in a high-powered offense and the team's dominant line play suggest he has more upside than his mid-to-high fourth-round ADP indicated.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
D'Andre Swift is in a favorable position within the Bears' offense, which is expected to perform well. Even if competition exists, Swift's efficiency in a larger role suggests he remains a strong fantasy play.PositiveBreakoutAug 31, 2026
DeAndre Swift is a premier target in the fourth round. If teammate Khalil Herbert misses time due to injury, Swift has top-12 RB potential. His efficiency (sixth in 10+ yard run rate) and the Bears' high-scoring offense make him an ideal pick to pair with early-round wide receivers.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Jeremiah Love argues that Deandre Swift is undervalued at his mid-to-late fourth-round ADP, noting he led the NFL in rush yards over expectation last year and outperformed Khalil Herbert in nearly every advanced metric, including explosive run rate and target share. Love projects Swift as a top-12 running back and the highest-scoring player in the 'dead zone' tier.NegativeUsageAug 27, 2026
Jeremiah Love notes that while he was previously critical of D'Andre Swift, the player's usage in a zone-heavy scheme last year maximized his strengths as a pass-catcher and outside runner, while using other backs for gap-heavy, between-the-tackle work.PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
D'Andre Swift is a high-priority target for the source, who prefers him over Cam Akers. With Khalil Herbert potentially out for up to six weeks, Swift is expected to handle a significant workload early in the season, making him a solid pick in the second or third round.NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
Swift is going 49th in PPR leagues but ranked 53rd in consensus rankings, indicating a soft spot in draft positioning where he may be slightly overvalued relative to consensus.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Swift is ranked 44th and going 49th in PPR leagues (53rd in consensus), suggesting he is being drafted at his floor; source credits the Bears' specialized rushing scheme and Swift's improved physical aggression last year, noting that if something happens to Khalil Mack, Swift could have significantly more upside and potentially rival Breece Hall or Jaylen Warren in value.PositiveValueAug 17, 2026
The source views DeAndre Swift as a strong target in rounds 4-5, noting his improved running between the tackles and his role in the offense. Despite injury concerns regarding teammate Kyle Monungai, the source believes Swift has contingent upside and is a better pick than other RBs in that range.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Hayden Winks lists D'Andre Swift as one of his favorite picks, suggesting he is undervalued or well-positioned for success in 2026.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Deandre Swift is in the fifth round and benefits from Ben Johnson's elite run-game design, which ranks second on the list of play callers with the highest 10+ yard design run rates. Johnson is exceptional at both generating explosive plays and avoiding negative runs, making him one of the most methodical and efficient run game designers in the league.PositiveValueJul 28, 2026
Deandre Swift is in the fifth round and plays under Ben Johnson's play-calling with the Bears, which ranks second in 10-plus yard design run rates. Johnson's scheme is noted for both generating explosive plays and avoiding negative runs, providing Swift with a stable, efficient run-game environment.