D'ANDRE SWIFT NEWS

May sit out until after Week 6 bye Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Swift (shoulder/ankle) possibly could benefit by taking the next two weeks off and returning to action following the team's Week 6 by...

Impact Swift exploded for 175 yards from scrimmage on 18 touches Week 1, but he picked up an ankle injury that has limited him in each of the past two games. He also suffered a shoulder sprain Week 3 that may be more serious than the ankle issue, so it sounds like the Lions are entertaining the idea of shutting the dynamic running back down for a period of time to see if they can get him healthy beyond the team's early bye.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May miss time with shoulder sprain Swift suffered a shoulder sprain during Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings and could miss time, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Swift's injury isn't expected to require surgery, so he's dodged a worst-case scenario, but his availability for Week 4 versus the Seahawks looks uncertain to say the least. The third-year pro entered Sunday's loss already managing an ankle injury. More clarity on Swift's recovery timetable should arrive as the Lions monitor him throughout the upcoming week, but if he does miss time it would significantly improve the fantasy outlook for Jamaal Williams, who scored twice at Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers apparent shoulder injury Swift carried the ball seven times for 31 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings. He added three receptions on four targets for 18 yards.

Impact Swift entered the game nursing an ankle injury and reportedly received treatment on his left arm or shoulder after the game, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. That provides a likely explanation as to why Swift saw only 10 total touches as opposed to 22 for Jamal Williams. Now apparently dealing with multiple injuries, Swift's status will be worth monitoring throughout the week leading up to Detroit's Week 4 matchup against Seattle.

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Set for Week 3 action Swift (ankle) is active for Sunday's game in Minnesota.

Impact Swift sprained his ankle in the season opener but still earned at least 50 percent of the offensive snaps both Weeks 1 and 2 en route to a combined 25 touches for 262 yards from scrimmage and two TDs. The output has been fueled by an uber-efficient 10 yards per carry and 12.4 yards per catch, and he now will set his sights on the Vikings' 29th-ranked defense (412 yards allowed per game).

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Minnesota Swift (ankle) is listed as questionable, but he's expected to play Sunday against the Vikings, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Swift played through the same injury last week, handling 51 percent of the offensive snaps but only seven touches in a win over Washington. However, he made the most of his opportunities with 87 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. Coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that Swift was much healthier than he'd been at the same time the previous week, so the running back seems likely to see an uptick in his workload against Minnesota after being used sparingly in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable again Swift (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Swift played through the same injury last week, handling 51 percent of offensive snaps but only seven touches in a win over Washington. He made the most of his opportunities with 87 yards and a touchdown, and coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that Swift was much healthier than he'd been at the same time the previous week. The running back thus seems likely to play Sunday, a notion supported by The Detroit News' Justin Rogers, who relays that each of the four Lions listed as questionable should be able to play this Sunday.

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Officially limited Thursday Swift (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact For a second consecutive week, Swift is tending to an ankle injury, but he made his first appearance on the practice field one day earlier this time around, thus backing up coach Dan Campbell's assertion Wednesday that the running back looks "a lot batter than at this time last week." Swift was able to play Week 2 with just one session under his belt, so he could make it two this week, if he mixes into drills Friday. During this past Sunday's win against the Commanders, he turned seven touches into 87 yards from scrimmage and one receiving TD.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Swift (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Swift didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to the field Thursday indicates that the running back is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings. The Lions' looming injury report will clarify Swift's participation level during Thursday's session.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of practice Swift (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, though Lions coach Dan Campbell said the running back is "doing a lot better than at this time last week."

Impact Campbell presumably expects Swift to play this Sunday in Minnesota, considering he ended up playing Week 2 when the ankle was more of a problem. Swift got only five carries in the 36-27 win over Washington on Sunday, but he made the most of them (56 rushing yards) and also took one of his five targets for a 22-yard touchdown, ultimately playing 51 percent of Detroit's offensive snaps (down from 67 percent in Week 1). His workload could rebound against the Vikings if he continues to feel better than he did last week.

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Totals 87 yards Swift rushed five times for 56 yards while catching two of five targets for 31 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 36-27 win over Washington.

Impact Playing through an ankle sprain, Swift was outpaced in carries by Jamaal Williams by a 12-5 margin and didn't seem to get his usual allotment of snaps. However, he still put together decent fantasy output on the back of two explosive plays, the first being a 50-yard scamper and the other a 22-yard touchdown catch. While it seems likely that Williams will remain heavily involved in the offense given Swift's durability issues, Swift will remain an elite fantasy play most weeks given his ability to produce big plays at a high rate. Up next is a Week 3 road matchup against the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Playing in Week 2 Swift (ankle) is listed as active Sunday against the Commanders.

Impact Swift was able to play through an ankle sprain during the Lions' Week 1 loss to the Eagles, turning a 65 percent snap share into 18 touches for 175 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD. He was able to manage only one limited session during Week 2 prep, but that was enough for Detroit to give him the all clear to play Sunday. There's a chance Swift will cede reps to fellow running back Jamaal Williams, but both players will be involved in some capacity this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could see snap count Swift (ankle), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday versus Washington but could have his role reduced, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Swift suffered an ankle sprain Week 1 but appears to be trending in the right direction to suit up Sunday, barring any setbacks. The Lions are prioritizing the star running back's health, though, so Swift could ultimately be limited and yield a greater share of opportunities than normal to Jamaal Williams. Detroit will make Swift's status official 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Week 2 Swift (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Commanders.

Impact Swift gutted out a sprain after rolling his ankle during the Lions' Week 1 loss to the Eagles, totaling 175 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD on 18 touches. The issue kept him out of drills both Wednesday and Thursday, but Swift was able to get on the practice field Friday in a limited capacity, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Swift's availability for Week 2 won't be known until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he's limited or out, he'll yield some or most of the team's running back reps to Jamaal Williams.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Swift (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Even if he's limited, a return to practice after back-to-back absences should give Swift a chance to play Sunday against the Commanders. He looked healthy Week 1 against the Eagles, taking 18 touches for 175 yards and a TD while playing 67 percent of snaps on offense and getting carries/targets deep into the fourth quarter.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called questionable Coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Swift (ankle) is questionable for Week 2, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Campbell said Swift will do some work at practice Friday, per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site, after he missed Wednesday and Thursday's sessions. The starting running back managed to play through an ankle sprain Week 1 versus the Eagles and has since downplayed the severity of his injury, but the extent of Swift's activity Friday will likely reveal a fair amount about his chances of playing Week 2. Jamaal Williams, Craig Reynolds and Justin Jackson will stand to handle increased work if Swift ends up limited or sidelined.

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Misses practice again Thursday Swift (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Swift played through an ankle sprain this past Sunday against the Eagles, turning 15 carries into 144 yards and one touchdown and hauling in all three targets for 31 yards. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press on Thursday that he didn't know Swift was banged up Week 1 and didn't change his play calling as a result. Despite that assertion, the Lions have kept Swift on the sideline for both sessions during Week 2 prep, leaving his status up in the air for Sunday's game versus the Commanders. For his part, Swift has downplayed the issue, saying that he'll "most definitely" be ready for Sunday, according to Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen at practice Thursday Swift (ankle) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Swift also sat out Wednesday's session, so what the running back is able to do at practice Friday will be telling with regard to his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Commanders. If Swift is out or limited this weekend, Jamaal Williams, Craig Reynolds and Justin Jackson would be candidates for added backfield snaps.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Swift missed Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.

Impact During the media-access portion of the Lions' first session of Week 1, Swift wasn't participating, but the reason for his absence wasn't known at the time. He hasn't dealt with ankle issues during his two-plus years in the NFL, but he's missed seven games due to various health concerns to date. There's no telling if Swift's availability for Sunday's game against the Commanders is in jeopardy, but his status bears watching as the week goes on. Jamaal Williams would be the biggest beneficiary if Swift is limited or out this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Swift isn't practicing Wednesday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact The running back may have picked up an injury at some point in Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Eagles, though he piled up 175 yards and a touchdown and was still getting touches late in the fourth quarter. Any limitations for Swift would benefit backfield mate Jamaal Williams, who scored a pair of goal-line touchdowns in the Lions' season opener.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE