D’Andre Swift looked like the RB1 that he was drafted as in Week 1, totaling 175 yards on 15 rushing attempts and three receptions while scoring one touchdown on the ground. However, the running back popped up on the injury report this week with an ankle injury that forced him to miss some practice time. When he’s on the field, there’s no doubt his upside is as high as any other running back with Detroit’s strong offensive line and his involvement in the passing game, but will he be able to suit up for Week 2 against the Commanders? Here’s what we know.
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D’Andre Swift (ankle) listed as questionable for Week 2
D’Andre Swift has been listed as questionable for Sunday against the Commanders.
Fantasy Impact
Swift returned to practice on Friday after missing Wednesday and Thursday’s practices. It sounds like he should be good to go after a huge Week 1 performance against the Eagles.
Related News
- D’Andre Swift (ankle) takes part in practice Friday
- D’Andre Swift (ankle) does not practice Thursday
- D’Andre Swift (ankle) does not practice Wednesday
What the experts are saying
Well, I discussed not overreacting to a one-week sample, but the Washington run defense we saw last year could be out the window. Last season they allowed the lowest yards after contact per attempt in the NFL while also boasting the ninth-lowest yards per attempt and eighth-lowest explosive run rate. In Week 1, James Robinson and Travis Etienne exploded for 111 rushing yards on 15 carries. This has left Washington bottom three in every line metric I look at. Now D’Andre Swift and the Lions’ offensive line roll into town. Swift running behind the Detroit offensive line (top seven in adjusted line yards, second-level yards, and open field yards) destroyed the Eagles for 144 yards on 15 carries. Swift currently sits fourth in breakaway run rate, eighth in evaded tackles, and 16th in yards per route run. Washington was 21st in DVOA against receiving backs last year, ranking 14th in receptions and first in receiving touchdowns allowed. Swift is a locked-in top-10 running back in Week 2.
-Derek Brown
Swift had 144 yards rushing, 31 yards receiving, and a touchdown in the season opener. He should be an RB1 at home against a Washington team that was 25th against running backs in the season opener.
-Derek Lofland
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