Tagged: D'Andre Swift (88 Results)
Saints sign RB Williams to three-year deal
The New Orleans Saints signed former Detroit Lions running back JAMAAL WILLIAMS to a three-year deal worth $12 million on Wednesday. The move to New Orleans for the 2023 season comes… More after Williams posted the best season of his career, rushing for over 1,000 yards and a whopping 17 touchdowns despite sharing backfield duties with fellow running back D’ANDRE SWIFT. Williams turns 28 in April. Less
Source: NFL.com
Around the NFL: David Montgomery
After a quiet Monday, Tuesday was a busy day for free agent running backs. Arguably the two best backs available, or at least two of the top four or five, signed in what were almost definitely the two very best landing spots. more »
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Lions RB Swift to avoid offseason surgery
Detroit Lions running back D’ANDRE SWIFT played most of this season with ankle and shoulder injuries, but the third-year rusher said this week that he will not require surgery this offseason.… More Swift said he plans to meet with “a couple doctors” about his injuries in the coming weeks, but he is operating under the assumption he will return to full health with time off. Less
Source: Detroit Free Press
Lions offense roars vs. Bears
The Detroit Lions trailed the Chicago Bears at the end of the first quarter in Sunday’s game, but the team dominated for the final three quarters and finished with more than… More 500 yards of total offense. Quarterback JARED GOFF threw 3 touchdowns on behalf of his fantasy owners, while running backs JAMAAL WILLIAMS led the team in rushing (144 yards) and D’ANDRE SWIFT had 2 total touchdowns and topped 100 total yards from scrimmage. Less
Fantasy News: Goal-line rushing
Jamaal Williams is having himself a season, is he not? A league-high 14 touchdowns for a running back who’s started only half of Detroit’s games. more »
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Mailbag: November 17, 2022
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Expectations for players in snowy conditions. Keenan Allen's balky hamstring. D'Andre Swift's declining role. Trading Cooper Kupp in a dynasty league. And more. more »
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Podcast: November 4 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 9 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by the Fantasy Football Counselor. more »
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Lions reevaluating RB Swift’s workload after return from injuries
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that running back D’ANDRE SWIFT wasn’t 100 percent recovered from shoulder and ankle injuries, adding that he should have spread Swift’s work around more… More in Sunday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins. Campbell said the team would “see where he’s at this week” as the Lions determine what kind of workload Swift will handle heading into Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Less
Source: Mlive.com
Mailbag: October 27, 2022
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: What are the Jets getting in James Robinson? A closer look at the Swift-Williams tandem in Detroit. Backup running backs,Week 9 bye options, and more. more »
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Lions offense stalls again
The Detroit Lions had the NFL’s top ranked offense just a few short weeks ago. Unfortunately for the Lions and fantasy owners, the Lions failed to reach the end zone for… More a second consecutive game in Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Running back D’ANDRE SWIFT was ruled out shortly before the game and wideout AMON-RA ST. BROWN left the game in the first quarter with a concussion. In addition to the injuries, quarterback JARED GOFF had 2 interceptions and 2 fumbles in the game, giving him 9 turnovers in 6 games this season. Less
Source: Detroit Free Press
Around the NFL: Sunday morning injury updates
The Sunday morning injury reports are coming in, and there are some significant developments. The biggest is that D'Andre Swift, out since Week 3 with a shoulder injury, is expected to be inactive again. And the Kansas City backfield is also being shaken up. more »
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RB Swift expects to return for Lions vs. Cowboys
Detroit Lions running back D’ANDRE SWIFT was a limited participant in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday this week as he works his way back from an ankle injury. Smith said… More this week that he is taking his recovery “day-by-day” before adding that he is “pushing toward” playing in this Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Less
Source: Mlive.com
Around the NFL: Lions running backs
D'Andre Swift has missed the last two games with shoulder and ankle injuries; factoring in the team's bye, he's been sidelined nearly a month. Head Coach Dan Campbell says Swift will return to practice today, but it doesn't sound like he's 100 percent. more »
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Mailbag: October 13, 2022
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Why Ezekiel Elliott is a sneaky buy-low candidate. Is are the Colts officially done? And waiting for Joe Mixon and JaMarr Chase to turn things around? more »
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Lions RB Swift, WR St. Brown unlikely to play vs. Patriots
Detroit Lions running back D’ANDRE SWIFT and receiver AMON-RA ST. BROWN are unlikely to play against the New England Patriots after both missed a fifth consecutive practice on Thursday. Both players… More are dealing with ankle injuries, while Swift has also been tending to a sprained shoulder. With the bye week scheduled for next week, the Lions seem likely to get both star players some extra rest. Less
Source: Mlive.com