Match day updates: D'Andre Swift Expected to play an active role Week 12 against the Vikings, according to Ian Rapoport.
of chicago bears There will be a lot to prove in the final seven weeks of the season. If they can't turn things around, it's very likely that major changes will be made during the offseason. There was a lot to like about Thomas Brown in the team's loss last week after firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. packers. One bright spot was running back D'Andre Swift, who had 14 carries for 71 yards and a touchdown. Since then, Swift has struggled with a groin injury, and the Bears hope to have their starting running back available for Week 12 against the Vikings.
D'Andre Swift injury update
Bears running back D'Andre Swift will be officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings. but, According to Patrick Finley of the Sun-TimesSwift said there was no question he would play Sunday. Swift did not practice Wednesday and participated on a limited basis Thursday. But on Friday, the Bears' running back was upgraded to a full participant. Swift has been dealing with a groin injury this past week, but given his steady recovery, he appears to be on track for Sunday's game. Still, he will be a player to watch when the Bears take on the Vikings in Chicago on Sunday morning at 1 p.m. ET.
What D'Andre Swift's injury means for fantasy football
D'Andre Swift had a slow start to the 2024 season. However, since Week 4, he has been RB9 in PPR format and RB7 on a points per game basis. The Bears running back is one of the few running backs in the NFL who is the clear top running back on offense. He leads the Bears' backfield with a 55.8 percent carry share and a 9.8 percent target share in the passing game.
The Vikings could be a difficult matchup for Swift in Week 12. This season, they are allowing just 74.4 rushing yards per game, which is best in the NFL, and also ranks first in EPA per rush allowed. That being said, they don't have a very scary rushing attack. Earlier this season, Kyren Williams gained 97 yards on 23 carries, and Jahmil Gibbs had 116 yards and two rushing touchdowns against the Vikings' defense.
Swift has been one of the worst running backs this season in terms of success rate, but his volume is very inviting from a fantasy standpoint. He has had 15 or more carries in six of his last seven games, including 14 carries in last week's loss to the Packers. Swift remains the most consistent running back in the Bears' backfield. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown wants to make Caleb Williams more comfortable, and a great way to do that is by relying on Swift and the run game.
If Swift does play, it's unlikely to be limited in any capacity. It's a tough matchup against the Vikings, but Swift remains an RB2 option in Week 12.
