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This past offseason, running back D'Andre Swift was traded by the Detroit Lions to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Lions got a fourth and seventh-round pick in return for the second-round pick from the 2020 NFL Draft.
Swift was expected to play a bigger role in the Eagles offense, but in Week 1 against the New England Patriots, he only had one carry. He rushed three yards, and all the fantasy football managers who had him on their team were left upset.
But is Swift worth starting for Week 2?
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D'Andre Swift Fantasy Outlook for Week 2
With Kenneth Gainwell expected to miss Thursday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, D'Andre Swift will likely be used much more by the Eagles.
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The Philadelphia Eagles will be the favorites heading into the game, and given how Jalen Hurts played in Week 1, they could rely on their running game.
Swift can be involved in the passing game as well, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to showcase his talent. Fantasy football managers should not hesitate to start him this week.
Last season, the running back played 14 games in which he had 99 carries for 542 yards and scored eight touchdowns. Among those eight touchdowns, three were receiving touchdowns. He averaged 5.5 yards per carry, but behind the offensive line of the Eagles, he should average more.
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Nick Sirianni wants to utilize D'Andre Swift much more on offense
After D'Andre Swift had only one carry and one reception on his Eagles debut, head coach Nick Sirianni said that is unlikely to happen again. He wants to maximize the running back's ability in both the passing and running game.
“He’ll be in that role sometimes where he carries the load for the game, and he’ll be in the role sometimes like he was in last game.”
The Lions coaching staff didn't really utilize him well during his time in Detroit, and it will be intriguing to see what the Eagles do after Week 1's lackluster performance.
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