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Lions RBs D'Andre Swift (groin) and Jamaal Williams (chest) were limited Friday according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Neither is considered an issue ahead of Monday's game against Green Bay.

The only way to feel good about either popping up on the injury report is if they're set to play Monday without an injury designation.

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift was limited in practice due to a groin injury.

While this is likely just a case of the Lions playing it safe with their star running back, it is important to note that Swift dealt with a groin ailment during camp, so an aggravation is possible. However, the Lions play on Monday night, so he still has two more days to log a full practice session and ease the concerns of Lions fans and fantasy managers alike. Swift looked excellent in his first game with Jared Goff under center and is currently our 13th ranked running back for Week 2.

Lions RB Jamaal Williams will reportedly be the starter at running back against the 49ers, while D’Andre Swift will be limited.

Tom Pelissero notes the limited role on passing down for Swift simply stems from his limited practice time during the week and is nothing disciplinary. The Lions reportedly love what they have in Williams and he is expected to carry the load against the 49ers. Swift gets a downgrade for Week 1 but it’s a tough matchup regardless against what should be a very good 49ers defense, even with Javon Kinlaw inactive.

Lions RB D'Andre Swift practiced in full Friday and does not have an injury designation, according to Tim Twentyman of the Detroit Lions. Swift did not practice in front of or talk to reporters after practice and his status was not known prior to the injury report.

Swift was trending towards playing and is locked in against the San Francisco 49ers. The matchup is less than ideal but Swift should see targets int he passing game should the game get out of hand.

Lions coach Dan Campbell said on 97.1 The Ticket this morning that RB D'Andre Swift (and DL Michael Brockers) will be ready to go Week 1.

Related players: Jamaal Williams

Swift did not play this preseason because of a groin injury and several Lions coaches have said they were worried about his early season workload, Birkett went on to say. He added that always seemed like a nudge to get and keep him on the field. It remains to be seen what Swift's workload will be, but it's very likely Williams will also have a role.