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Swift valued at 55-57 PPR in rest-of-season trade charts.
D'Andre Swift holds rest-of-season trade value of 55 PPR and 57 HALFPPR, positioning him in the mid-tier running back tier.
Swift earns NFC Offensive Player of the Week with 124 yards, 3 TDs in Bears' blowout win
D'Andre Swift was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 1 after gaining 124 yards on 18 carries with 3 rushing touchdowns in the Bears' 59-37 victory over Carolina; his standout performance earned individual recognition despite Caleb Williams' 300+ passing yards and four touchdowns.
Swift earns NFC Offensive Player of the Week with 124 yards, 3 TDs in week 1.
Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for week one after gaining 124 yards on 18 carries with 3 rushing touchdowns in the Bears' 59-37 rout of the Carolina Panthers; standout performance despite Caleb Williams receiving more headlines for his 300+ yards and 4 TDs.
Swift is sell-high after TD-heavy Week 1 vs. weak Panthers defense.
D'Andre Swift is a sell-high candidate after Week 1. His three-touchdown performance came against a weak Carolina Panthers defense, making this the perfect opportunity to capitalize on peak value before regression hits. In redraft leagues, move Swift for a locked-in RB1 who had a disappointing Week 1 while also acquiring a WR2 or quality flex piece. In dynasty formats, start negotiations by asking for a 2027 first-round pick and a package that includes an RB1 plus either a WR2 or a flex asset.
Swift's 100+ yard game marks rare dual-century rushing performance.
Swift rushed for more than 100 yards in Week 1 vs. Carolina, marking the second time in seven regular-season games that he and Kyle Monangai have both eclipsed 100 rushing yards in the same game. Before their first such performance against Philadelphia last November, the last time two Bears backs rushed for 100+ yards in the same game was 1985 (Walter Payton and Matt Suhey vs. Lions).
Swift's 100+ yards marks second dual-century rushing game with Monangai.
Swift rushed for more than 100 yards in Week 1, marking the second time in just seven regular-season games that he and Kyle Monangai have both eclipsed 100 rushing yards in the same game; the duo's dual 100-yard performance is historically rare, with the previous occurrence dating back to 1985 when Walter Payton and Matt Suhey accomplished the feat against Detroit.
Swift key to Bears' 59-point Week 1 win; Panthers had no answer for him.
Swift was instrumental in the Bears' dominant Week 1 performance, with the source noting 'The Panthers had no answer for Caleb Williams and D'Andre Swift'; the Bears rushed for 291 yards and scored 59 points in their 59-37 victory over Carolina.
Swift scored 28 yards after Panthers' gifted first down in Q4.
Swift scored from 28 yards on a play immediately following a Gipson NZI penalty (Q4 3:52, 52-37, 5 yds) that gifted Carolina a first down in a clock-kill situation, showing offensive efficiency in a high-leverage moment.
Swift's runs negated twice by offensive holding penalties in Q1.
Swift had a 17-yard run negated by Rome Odunze's holding penalty on the first snap of the game (Q1 15:00). Later in Q1, Swift's 9-yard run on 3rd-and-1 was nullified by Garrett Bradbury's holding penalty (Q1 10:09), though the source notes Chicago still converted the next snap.
Swift scored 28-yard TD after Panthers NZI gifted first down.
Swift scored a 28-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter after a neutral zone infraction by the Panthers gifted the Bears a first down in a clock-kill situation, demonstrating both scoring upside and benefiting from opponent penalties.
Swift's runs negated by holding penalties early; scored on gifted first down late.
Swift had a 17-yard run negated by Rome Odunze's holding penalty on the first snap of the game (Q1 15:00). Later, Swift had a 9-yard run on 3rd-and-1 nullified by Garrett Bradbury's holding penalty (Q1 10:09), though Chicago converted the next snap. In the fourth quarter, Swift scored from 28 yards after a Gipson neutral zone infraction gifted Chicago a first down (Q4 3:52).
Swift has become a much improved back under Ben Johnson's coaching regime.
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.
Swift's elite efficiency and under-center dominance signal sustained high-volume upside.
Swift went nuclear with 3 total touchdowns (two goal-line scores plus a 28-yard breakaway), 124 yards on 18 official carries, and three additional carries wiped out by his own teammates' penalties. He posted a 55.6% rushing success rate (his fourth-highest on record) and 7 forced missed tackles (tied for third-most in a single game of his career). Per NGS, he was dramatically better with Williams under center (career-high 116 yards on 14 such carries, 8.3 yards per carry) than on his other 4 carries combined (8 yards), making Chicago's under-center rate with Swift in the backfield a real week-to-week variable.
Swift's 18-carry, 3-TD debut confirms lead-back role in explosive Bears offense.
D'Andre Swift rushed 18 times for 124 yards and three touchdowns while adding one reception for 10 yards in Week 1. The source emphasizes the Bears have a high-powered, explosive offense and Swift is the lead back with significant upside. The source explicitly states Swift was undervalued in drafts.
Swift led Bears backfield with 18 carries, 129 yards, and 3 TDs in Week 1 demolition.
Lead back in Bears' dominant Week 1 run game against Panthers, recording 18 carries for 129 yards and three rushing touchdowns in the 59-37 victory. Swift was the primary ball carrier in Ben Johnson's diverse run scheme that generated 39 carries for 291 yards (7.5 yards per carry) and six rushing touchdowns total.
Swift is sell-high candidate; could net first-round pick in trade.
D'Andre Swift is identified as a potential sell-high candidate after Week 1, with the source noting that his strong performance could be used as trade bait to add a player who was a first-round pick.
Swift is the exact runner Ben Johnson needs in his Bears offense.
D'Andre Swift became exactly the type of runner coach Ben Johnson needed, with the source noting this was achieved through lots of hard work. Swift's fit in Johnson's system appears to be a key component of the Bears' offensive success in Week 1.
Swift is the exact runner Ben Johnson's offense demands; Stock Watch up.
D'Andre Swift became exactly the type of runner coach Ben Johnson needs through lots of hard work; he was featured prominently in the Bears' dominant Week 1 victory over Carolina and is highlighted as a Stock Watch up performer, indicating his fit within Johnson's offensive scheme.
Swift establishes run game for Bears' play-action success.
Swift established the run in the Bears' Week 1 offense, helping set up play-action passes within Ben Johnson's system that Caleb Williams exploited effectively.
Swift scored three TDs in Week 1 as the Bears' lead back in a 59-point offensive explosion.
D'Andre Swift is the lead back in the Bears' explosive offense, having just signed a three-year/$33.75 million contract extension. In Week 1, he scored three touchdowns, demonstrating his role as the primary ball carrier in an offense that dropped 59 points on the Panthers. The Bears' offensive firepower and head coach Ben Johnson's commitment to scoring more points than any team this season position Swift as a workhorse back in a high-volume environment.
Swift is ranked No. 15 in Week 2 RB rankings.
Swift is ranked No. 15 in the source's Week 2 RB rankings.
Swift's elite three-year production and Bears' high implied total support Week 2 upgrade.
Swift is upgraded for Week 2 vs. Vikings after a career-best 1,386-yard, 10-TD campaign last year and a No. 2 RB finish in Week 1 (31.9 points, 134 yards, 3 TDs on 18 carries, 1 target). The source notes Swift is one of only nine RBs with 1,200+ scrimmage yards in each of the past three seasons, suggesting he is better at football than most people think. The Bears are No. 5 in implied team total (27 points) and scored 59 points in Week 1, giving them a chance to do considerable damage as a home favorite.
D'Andre Swift ran effectively in Week 1 with strong O-line support.
D'Andre Swift ran hard in Week 1 alongside Kyle Monangai; the offensive line was moving people effectively, supporting a strong ground game in the Bears' 22-point road win over Carolina.
D'Andre Swift ran hard in Week 1 as part of featured backfield duo.
D'Andre Swift ran hard in Week 1 as part of a featured backfield duo with Kyle Monangai; the offensive line was moving people effectively, supporting strong rushing performance.
Swift is now a top-10 back and elite pass protector, transformed from his soft Detroit days.
The source describes D'Andre Swift as 'an animal' and 'one of the top 10 backs in the league,' explicitly noting he is not the same player who 'played soft in Detroit.' Swift was dominant in pass protection and contributed to the Bears' nearly 300-yard rushing attack, demonstrating a complete transformation in his play and commitment to the offense.
Swift is now a top-10 back, a dramatic upgrade from his soft play in Detroit.
The source describes D'Andre Swift as 'now an animal' and ranks him among the top 10 backs in the league, explicitly contrasting his current performance with his time in Detroit where he 'played soft.' Swift's pass protection work is also praised as exceptional, supporting the Bears' offensive scheme.
Swift ranked tenth in cool-shit metric (53%) in Week 1.
Ranked tenth in the 'cool shit' metric (53%) in Week 1 (min. 10 touches), indicating moderate efficiency in touchdowns, explosive plays, and tackle avoidance.
Swift scored 3 TDs in Week 1 and has strong historical production vs. Vikings.
Looked GOOD on his way to scoring a trio of touchdowns in Week 1; likely will continue to cede plenty of work to Kyle Monangai (56% snaps vs. 44%), but that might not really matter if Ben Johnson's group functions as a top-3 scoring offense; Swift has posted 13-30-0, 19-79-0, 17-53-0 and 21-90-0 rushing performances in four matchups against the Vikings since signing with the Bears in 2024.
Swift's 53% 'cool shit' rating reflects solid Week 1 efficiency for the Bears.
Swift ranked tenth in 'cool shit' metric with 53% in Week 1, indicating moderate explosive plays and efficiency.
Swift scored three TDs in Week 1 and has strong historical production vs. Vikings.
Looked GOOD on his way to scoring a trio of touchdowns in Week 1. The Bears' recently extended No. 1 RB likely will continue to cede plenty of work to Kyle Monangai (56% snaps vs. 44%), but that might not really matter if Ben Johnson's group functions as a top-3 scoring offense. Swift has posted 13-30-0, 19-79-0, 17-53-0 and 21-90-0 rushing performances in four matchups against the Vikings since signing with the Bears in 2024.