Dear D'Andre Swift
who are you? This doesn't mean your favorite color, the TV show you watch, or your biggest fear. Or rather, who are you as an NFL running back?
It's obvious that we don't know, so I humbly ask.
Another look back at the tumultuous relationship between us, the everyday fantasy football managers, and you, the professional football running backs who have better things to do than worry about the insecurities of the everyday fantasy football managers. Let's try it.
First, you were drafted by the Lions in the second round in 2020. Madman was excited, expecting a huge workload from you in a talented offense. We're so excited that you could argue that we were Swifties before Swifties were popular. (Editor's note: We don't know when Taylor Swift's Swifties first appeared, but you don't have to check the timeline. We were the first.)
Then, just before his rookie season, the Lions signed Adrian Peterson. (How many readers forget that AP spent one season in Detroit?) Sadly, this led to less usage, but he still managed to finish the season RB18.
We were confident that things would get better in 2021. Until the team added Jamaal Williams to replace Peterson. Once again, I had to give up a touch to another RB. Again, you made the most of it and finished with RB15. And in 2022, Williams became a TD rusher, dropping to RB21 that season.
Oh, I wish our favorite Swift had a fair chance!
It was the Eagles who swooped in to save the day, trading for you. Those bad times in Detroit can be shaken off. And you did! You had lightning at your feet. From Weeks 2 through 6, he finished as a top-12 RB every week but one. Our Swiftie Swiftdom has finally been rewarded.
But then…the bad blood came. He averaged RB27 the rest of the season. We have a good attack. A player with great skill can loosen up the defense. With a beautiful O-line.
what happened? How can this happen? You've been so good for so long…wait. No, you haven't been that good for a long time. We kept waiting for you to get better. And even when it did, it was short-lived. In Detroit, it may be due to the workload. What was the cause in Philadelphia?
If only I had a clue. Common points. What is Mr. Swift? Could you say that again?
“It's me. Hello. The problem is me. It's me.”
you don't say Now it makes sense. At this point, we're reconsidering our entire allegiance to D'Andre Swift. Perhaps there was a reason why we were not able to achieve the workload that we dreamed of.
This season, you moved to Chicago. A team with a bad offense has a rookie QB and a weak O-line. And there were other RBs who ignored your touches.
Well, we have a problem now, and I don't think we can solve it. If they can't win in Philadelphia, there's no way they can win with the Bears. Three weeks into this season, when I became RB41, that feeling was even stronger. Our fantasy relationship…at one point it was meant to last forever, but now it's going up in flames.
But…then you're going to play back-to-back games where you've finished in the top three among RBs over the past two weeks. We know what you're doing to us. Please tell me the reason.
Oh, never mind. It's already too late. What are the blank spaces on our roster? I won't write your name. We will never, ever, ever get back together.
What you made us do is tell all of our imaginary friends how great you are. Please discuss. Show recent stats, but leave bad stats aside. And maybe, just maybe, we can find you a new fantasy manager.
Call it karma. Once you find your groove, we'll bail you out right away. But we're still going to trade you. Because that's how we and Karma are.
I wish D'Andre the best of luck.
ex swifty
play better
Tank Bigsby RB, Jaguars
He outperformed Travis Etienne and then outperformed him. Bigsby isn't going to take over the job completely, but he could be a productive member of a two-headed backfield.
Jalen Wright RB, Dolphins
Devon Ashen suffered a concussion Sunday. If Wright misses time, rookie Wright, who has been compared to the explosive Akan, will be splitting duties with Raheem Mostert, as he did in Week 5.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB, Giants
In the Giants' upset of Seattle, he gained 129 yards on just 18 carries. Tracy will likely continue to get useful touches even when Devin Singletary returns from his groin injury. If he can maintain his excellence from Week 5, he could eventually take over the main role.
Rhamondre Stevenson RB, Patriots
He did not start in Week 5 due to fumble issues. But he still did most of the work and worked hard. He remains a back-end RB2 or Flex option.
I feel better
Cooper Kupp WR, Rams
He could return after a Week 6 bye. Thoroughly investigate his manager and take advantage of his impatience and desperation. The same goes for Puka Nacua.
Nick Chubb RB, Browns
We are not confident that he will be back to where he was before the injury. If you have him, try selling him. But if you think we're wrong and want to add him to your roster, try it now before he comes back. You may be able to get him cheaper.
Jonathan Brooks RB, Panthers
Similar to our Chubb position, only Chuba Hubbard could make it more difficult for Brooks to get the job. Trade him to an overzealous manager.
Do you want to bet on the NFL?
TJ Hockenson TE, Vikings
With a bye next week, now is a good time to listen to the players who have him on their roster and discuss a trade before he returns.
