Say what?But but but…Detroit is terrible, so Swift can’t be a reliable fantasy RB.
And it's not like he's the only RB to do this. James Robinson is another 0-5 RB.But but but…Detroit is terrible, so Swift can’t be a reliable fantasy RB.
Say what?
Go back and read this thread in the preseason. Tons of Swift doom and gloom because of how piss poor the Lions were going to be.And it's not like he's the only RB to do this. James Robinson is another 0-5 RB.
I'm not complaining, but I am anticipating a few monster games along the way.dude is crushing his ADP & FF players still moan about usage
That's pretty telling in terms of how much they're on the field. The touches haven't followed as much, with Swift's and Williams' total touches pretty close - Swift is obviously doing a lot more with them. So basically more often than not, when Jamaal is on the field, he has been getting the ball.Snap Counts Week 5:
Swift 50, Williams 22
Season:
236-128
or on the flip side some people made way too much of it - since it's not predictive really.Swift has always had durability issues, dating back to his Georgia days. I believe a lot of people in this forum ignored that.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports D'Andre Swift (groin) is expected to play in Week 6 against the Bengals.
Swift has been playing through the groin injury all year and it hasn't appeared to limit him. He remains in a time-share with Jamaal Williams but is getting the bulk of the receiving work and goal line touches. That beneficial split keeps him in play for RB1 numbers every week.
SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Oct 17, 2021, 9:24 AM ET
D'Andre Swift rushed 13 times for 24 yards and a touchdown, adding five receptions for 43 yards on seven targets in the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Bengals.
Swift's garbage time TD bailed out his fantasy managers, but it was also the thesis of the play. Swift continues to hold low end RB1 value despite playing for a cratering Lions offense. He will need to rack up receptions again in Week 7, facing a Rams team likely to make easy work of the Lions.
- NBC SportsEDGE
Jamaal had like 5 touches today…Mr. Dumpster for sure...Lions play calling is horrible.... Lynn needs to ditch Willams and make Swift the Focal point
Jamaal had like 5 touches today…
My very amateur opinion is that was Goff’s fault. There was a ton of space to the outside where Swift easily scores if he’s hit on the move. Goff thought he was going to sit down with his back to the goal line on what I think was 3rd and 9 ish. Much more difficult to turn around and get going with the defense getting extra time to react. I thought the throw was high on the game ending pick too but I didn’t see that replay. He’s an absolute stud regardless.He was so good...but that last bobble/miss...was one of many things that could have given me the points I needed to win (along with SF's defense screwing up late). And he and Goff being on different pages down at about the 20 when it looked like if they connected on a short pass, Swift had a shot to score.
Still...cannot be mad at the kid...he is putting up really good points and was a great draft value.
He’s such a stud as a receiver. Gonna probably need some help on the outside to threaten the defense to advance as a runner but in the meantime I’m perfectly happy with him as a ppr stud as by far the most dynamic threat on that offense. Keep the targets coming!it’s good to be Swift
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Let’s be honest. He’s not that impressive of a runner so far this year (though like last year, he is adept at scoring in the Red Zone.) He’s 32nd in rushing yards - Khalil Herbert has more in the last 3 G than Swift has in 7 - but what an absolute PPR monster.
Given the Lions consistent negative game script, that should continue.
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Update on pace after 7 G::
291.4:touches (currently 4th amongst RBs)
1585.9 YFS (2nd)
12.1 TDs (6th)
126.3 targets (1st)
102.0 receptions (1st)
949.6 receiving yards (1st)
4.9 (5th)
weekly: RB4-RB20-RB5-RB36-RB10-RB16-RB1*
overall RB2 in PPR
*previous updates I’ve been using our league scoring format (PPR w/ bonuses) - switched to conventional PPR this week
There were a few woulda coulda shouldas yesterday but in the end typical Lions loss. Happy for Matthew, he’s got a shot at making a Super Bowl this year.He was so good...but that last bobble/miss...was one of many things that could have given me the points I needed to win (along with SF's defense screwing up late). And he and Goff being on different pages down at about the 20 when it looked like if they connected on a short pass, Swift had a shot to score.
Still...cannot be mad at the kid...he is putting up really good points and was a great draft value.
I think he's a better runner than the stats show, but obviously would be great to see him more productive in order to truly become a bell cow. Particularly for dynasty purposes when the teams presumably upgrade their WR crew and the passing game may not run through him as much.Let’s be honest. He’s not that impressive of a runner so far this year (though like last year, he is adept at scoring in the Red Zone.) He’s 32nd in rushing yards - Khalil Herbert has more in the last 3 G than Swift has in 7 - but what an absolute PPR monster.
On the goal line interception by Ramsey, looked like he was trying to jam a fastball hole shot into Hock. Have seen Stafford make that type of throw a hundred times. Great play by an all pro corner. Of course you always hate a RZ interception but hard to fault a guy trying to making a play.My very amateur opinion is that was Goff’s fault. There was a ton of space to the outside where Swift easily scores if he’s hit on the move. Goff thought he was going to sit down with his back to the goal line on what I think was 3rd and 9 ish. Much more difficult to turn around and get going with the defense getting extra time to react. I thought the throw was high on the game ending pick too but I didn’t see that replay. He’s an absolute stud regardless.
Agreed. Love watching him in space, which of course is what they should do more with him.I think he's a better runner than the stats show, but obviously would be great to see him more productive in order to truly become a bell cow.
Lions listed RB D'Andre Swift (groin) questionable for Week 8 against the Eagles.
Swift has been listed questionable with a groin injury all season. He logged limited practices all week and is fully expected to play. There is some risk of the Eagles going run heavy against the Lions this week, which could allow the Lions to go run heavy in turn. Swift has lost significant work to Jamaal Williams on early down carries this season, so he is actually better off if the Lions are forced to throw heavily this week. Swift profiles as a boom/bust RB1 this week.
Oct 29, 2021, 3:38 PM ET
Surprised he made into the fourth round. I took him at 24th overall, the wrap around in my 12 team half ppr league. I was happy he made it to me.There were a few woulda coulda shouldas yesterday but in the end typical Lions loss. Happy for Matthew, he’s got a shot at making a Super Bowl this year.
No 5th year option for Swift & it seems highly unlikely they’ll have all the pieces in place by 2023. He and Hock are the only thing making them mildly interesting. Considering how young they are with boatload of IDFAs seeing significant roles, kind of amazing they’ve been within striking distance half the time.
Fantasy wise, Swift is a league winner, especially if you hit on the first 3 rounds. I like my chances in the leagues where I got him in the 4th.
He wasn’t a first round pick, so no 5th year option. He’s out after 4 unless extended. I got him in the late 3rd of a limited keeper draft and in the late 4th of another draft. People were really freaked by the groin thing, the Lions thing are bad thing, and the “Williams is a classic A back” thing.Surprised he made into the fourth round. I took him at 24th overall, the wrap around in my 12 team half ppr league. I was happy he made it to me.
Also, I’m not following the fifth year option comment. They can wait to make that decision. Or have these rules changed?
Yeah, I forgot I got him there in a start up dynasty. So likely his youth pushed him up the draft board or I drafted him a lot earlier then others would have. I like his situation and I’m ok with Williams spelling him. Maybe the short yardage thrash and grinding Williams provides is what is keeping Swift in the line up.He wasn’t a first round pick, so no 5th year option. He’s out after 4 unless extended. I got him in the late 3rd of a limited keeper draft and in the late 4th of another draft. People were really freaked by the groin thing, the Lions thing are bad thing, and the “Williams is a classic A back” thing.
I'll believe it when I see it. Especially the game after they put their starting RB on IR.There is some risk of the Eagles going run heavy
Jordan Howard took majority of 1st team reps.trader jake said:I'll believe it when I see it. Especially the game after they put their starting RB on IR.
After Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, Lions quarterback Jared Goff now ranks 33rd, last among qualifying quarterbacks, in depth of his target. His average pass is traveling 6.13 yards beyond the line of scrimmage, well behind Atlanta's Matt Ryan, who is next on the list at 6.73 yards.
I think it's more the Lions than Goff. Give Goff great talent and he can be a .500 quarterback (yes, I realize that's not a compliment). But make him be the one to win the game for his team, and they won't.Is it Goff? Are the Receivers just that bad? Both? Scheme? All of the above?
The passing game is putrid and seems to be getting worse. Felt like they couldn't even get Swift out in space on Sunday.
This game was Goff+weather+O-line giving Goff zero time to set and throw. They got Taylor Decker back this week and moved the rookie Sewell back to right tackle, which I assume was part of their struggles. But they just could not give Goff a clean pocket all game.Is it Goff? Are the Receivers just that bad? Both? Scheme? All of the above?
The passing game is putrid and seems to be getting worse. Felt like they couldn't even get Swift out in space on Sunday.
This game was Goff+weather+O-line giving Goff zero time to set and throw. They got Taylor Decker back this week and moved the rookie Sewell back to right tackle, which I assume was part of their struggles. But they just could not give Goff a clean pocket all game.Is it Goff? Are the Receivers just that bad? Both? Scheme? All of the above?
The passing game is putrid and seems to be getting worse. Felt like they couldn't even get Swift out in space on Sunday.
Oh, plus Goff was injured early in the game and really couldn't throw the ball more than 20 yards down the field even if he did have time.
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that really did seem to be a negative turning point for him. just a huge blow to his confidence.Peneu handled the transition very well. 3 of their top 5 PFF grades were lineman.
Goff didn’t fair much better than when he was surrounded by talent and had a good WR corps. He has been one of the worst deep ball passers since 2019. Last year he went two months without completing a deep pass over 35 (& only did it twice all year.)
The Lions do have the worst WR room in the league by a good margin. But his problems are not new this year. He was very efficient in 2017-18 and hasn’t been the same since the Pats shut him down in the SB.
Seems like it. At the time I thought it was Cooks (his best deep threat) leaving, Gurley losing his burst and the O line injuries. But at the end of the day he has to overcome those things. He has be the one who can step up and make plays.that really did seem to be a negative turning point for him. just a huge blow to his confidence.
Was this his breakout game ?
me likeyNo. That will be the week he does this + 3 TDs and DET wins... maybe Thanksgiving