Jerome Ford or D'Andre Swift Week 17 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for RBs 

Jerome Ford and D'Andre Swift are two potential fantasy football running backs to consider for Week 17 lineups. Picking the right starters this week may be the difference between winning a championship and coming up short with the fantasy playoffs well underway. Here's a look at which one is the better pick.

Is Jerome Ford a good fantasy pick in Week 17?

Jerome Ford (image credit: getty)

Jerome Ford started the 2024 fantasy football season as the RB1 for the Cleveland Browns but was demoted to RB2 when Nick Chubb returned from his injury. However, Chubb got injured again, opening the door for Ford to move back into a featured role.

He has capitalized on this opportunity in recent weeks, including finishing among the top 10 weekly RBs in each of his last two games. He has also exceeded 100 scrimmage yards and scored a touchdown in both of them. This gives him plenty of momentum entering a Week 17 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Is D'Andre Swift a good fantasy pick in Week 17?

D'Andre Swift (image credit: getty)

D'Andre Swift has been inconsistent in fantasy football this year on his way to being ranked as the overall RB21 in his first season with the Chicago Bears. He has flashed his weekly upside by finishing as the RB12 or better five times, although none of those have come in his last five games.

His next chance to bounce back is in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. His consistent volume suggests that he is still a big part of their offensive game plan, giving him a strong chance of getting back on track. This includes receiving at least 15 touches in all but three of his 15 games this year.

Jerome Ford or D'Andre Swift: Who should I start in Week 17 fantasy football?

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool

Jerome Ford is the recommended RB to use in Week 17 fantasy football lineups over D'Andre Swift. His elevated performances since taking over as the featured RB gives him more upside entering this round of the fantasy playoffs.

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool predicts that Ford will score nearly an additional fantasy point than Swift in PPR scoring formats this week. His superior projections in rushing and receiving yards are enough to overcome him being expected to record fewer total receptions and being less likely to score a rushing TD.