The Chicago Bears will face the Detroit Lions in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB D’Andre Swift.
Is D’Andre Swift Playing in Week 16?
Swift is not listed on the injury report this week. Barring any setbacks, he is expected to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bears’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit D’Andre Swift in Week 16?
That’s now two straight games without multiple catches and four straight without a score for Swift. He entered last week’s loss to the Vikings listed as questionable with a groin injury, but his usage (20 touches for the first time since Week 9 at Arizona) would suggest that the team wasn’t the least bit concerned.
I think the touch count is what you need to hang your hat on and chase. The touchdowns are going to be spotty until Caleb Williams develops consistency, but if we can bank on 16+ carries and/or multiple catches, something he’s done in 10 of his past 11 games, I think we are looking at a viable RB2 more often than not.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 16 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
D’Andre Swift’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
As of Sunday morning, Swift is projected to score 13.4 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 11.4 rushing attempts for 50.2 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. It also includes 3.2 receptions for 24.3 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
D’Andre Swift’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
