Blog · Week 9 · November 4, 2026
Should you start D'Andre Swift in Week 9?
Yes, you must start D'Andre Swift this week across all fantasy football formats. Despite a tough matchup, his massive workload and touchdown upside guarantee high-end RB1 production.
Swift and Chicago's dominant stretch
D'Andre Swift enters Week 9 riding an incredible wave of momentum after dismantling Seattle with 27.9 PPR points. Chicago is coming off a dominant 34-17 Monday night victory over the Seahawks, showcasing a potent offense led by Caleb Williams. At 27 years old with 6 years of experience, Swift has firmly established himself as the engine of the backfield, delivering elite performances on a weekly basis.
Recent stellar performances and high volume
Swift's recent output has been a fantasy manager's dream. He posted 17.3 PPR points in Week 5 at Green Bay, followed it up with 23 PPR points against Atlanta in Week 6, added 19 PPR points versus New England in Week 7, and peaked with 27.9 PPR points at Seattle in Week 8. Overall, he has totaled 150.7 PPR points through 8 games this season, averaging a stellar 18.8 points per contest.
Week 9 projections and the matchup
For Week 9, our proprietary model projects D'Andre Swift for 16.7 PPR points, 15.4 in Half PPR, and 14 in standard scoring, ranking him as the RB7 for the week. He will face Tampa Bay under a MATCHUP DIFÍCIL tag, as their defense allows 16.9 points per game to running backs, ranking 31st out of 32 teams. Nonetheless, his volume outweighs the defensive difficulty.
Fantasy advice
START · D'Andre Swift is a locked-in starter for Week 9. In PPR leagues, his steady target share provides a remarkably safe floor. In Half PPR and standard formats, his heavy rushing volume and goal-line usage make him matchup-proof against Tampa Bay. Do not overthink this; lock him into your starting lineup as an elite option.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
What is D'Andre Swift's fantasy points average in 2026?
He averages 18.8 PPR points per game, totaling 150.7 points across 8 played games.
Who is D'Andre Swift playing against in Week 9?
He plays against Tampa Bay in a game labeled with a MATCHUP DIFÍCIL.
What is Swift's projected ranking for Week 9?
He is projected as the RB7 of the week with 16.7 PPR points.