D'Andre Swift

Week 9 at Minnesota Vikings
In the home loss versus the Colts last week, D’Andre Swift had trouble getting going. He carried six times for a grand total of one yard and caught three passes for 22 yards. Indy completely shut down the Lions ground attack as the team totaled 29 yards on the ground. The rookie will continue to share the backfield with Adrian Peterson but has a better matchup against the Vikings No. 19 run defense. Swift makes for an RB2 play on the road.

Week 7 at Atlanta Falcons
Once again, Adrian Peterson was the Lions starting back in the win over the Jaguars last week, but D’Andre Swift turned in his best performance as a pro. With the help of a 54-yard scamper, the rookie posted 116 yards on the ground and two TDs. Swift carried 14 times after receiving just 12 attempts prior to the contest. He now has four scores in five contests and will likely continue to see more action in the backfield.

Week 4 vs. New Orleans Saints
Just when it looked like D’Andre Swift was moving up the ladder in the backfield, he played only six snaps and went without a carry against the Cardinals last week. In the last-second win the rookie posted just a 19-yard reception on two targets. Adrian Peterson has been effective in the ground game and, as long as the Lions stay in contention, will likely receive the bulk of the rushing attempts. Versus what has been a solid Saints run defense and the uncertainty of the Detroit backfield, Swift is a risky fantasy start.