D'ANDRE SWIFT NEWS

Won't return to Thursday's contest Swift (shoulder) will not return to Thursday's game against the Bears.

Impact With Swift ruled out for the rest of the contest, Jamaal Williams now is in line to head the Lions backfield in his absence. Swift now will target a potential return to action Week 13, when Detroit faces Minnesota on Sunday, Dec. 5.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions RB D'Andre Swift hurts shoulder, leaves Bears game

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift hurt his right shoulder in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears and is questionable to return Thursday

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Injures shoulder Swift was forced out of Thursday's game against the Bears with a shoulder injury.

Impact Prior to his exit from the contest, Swift had recorded three carries for zero yards and caught three passes for nine yards. In his absence, Jamaal Williams is next up for the Lions' backfield work versus Chicago.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misery has company in the Motor City in Bears-Lions matchup

The winless Detroit Lions will kick off the NFL’s schedule of games on Thanksgiving as usual and their guests have plenty of problems of their own for a change

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Lions come up short, lose 13-10 to Browns and stay winless

The Detroit Lions came up short again

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Another big effort Swift recorded 14 carries for 136 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns. He added three receptions for zero yards.

Impact Swift had only four carries for 11 yards in the first half, though he came alive in the final two quarters. The highlight came on a 57-yard touchdown rush late in the third quarter, though he also added gains of 19, 13 and 12 yards to rack up production. After failing to top 51 yards on the ground in any game heading into a Week 10 matchup against Pittsburgh, Swift has now combined to produce 266 yards and two scores on the ground in two contests since. Even more encouraging is Swift's production compared to Jamaal Williams, who returned from a two-game absence to tally only seven carries for 11 yards.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chubb runs for 130, Browns hold off winless Lions 13-10

Nick Chubb caught a touchdown pass and ran for 130 yards as the Cleveland Browns held on to avoid a season-wrecking upset and keep Detroit winless with a sloppy 13-10 victory over...

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Lions QB Goff misses practices, doubtful to play Browns

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff missed a third straight practice with an oblique injury and is listed as doubtful to play against the Cleveland Browns

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Swift (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Cleveland, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact The Lions are now listing him with a shoulder injury rather than a groin issue, but it shouldn't make much difference as Swift prepares to suit up for a 10th time in 10 games. He does run into a few potential problems this week, with Tim Boyle likely replacing Jared Goff (oblique) at quarterback and Jamaal Williams (questionable - thigh) potentially rejoining the Detroit backfield after a two-game absence. That said, Swift was getting far more work than Williams even before the veteran was injured, and regardless of the mess around him Swift has been one of the more consistent RBs for fantasy production this year.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Coaches Reid, McCarthy have teams priming for stretch run

Andy Reid has won a Super Bowl

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains limited in practice Swift (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Though Swift's shoulder injury has now capped his reps in consecutive practices, the Lions haven't hinted that the issue will prevent the running back from suiting up Sunday in Cleveland. Swift took advantage of No. 2 back Jamaal Williams' (thigh) absence in last week's 16-16 tie with the Steelers to handle a season-high 36 touches (33 carries, three receptions) on a season-high 93 percent snap share, but look for Swift to take a step back in both areas Week 11 in Cleveland. Like Swift, Williams practiced on a limited basis for the second day in a row Thursday and appears to be on a path to play against the Browns.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns look to rebound from blowout loss, host winless Lions

The Lions are desperate for their first win

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Dealing with sore shoulder Swift (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact The Lions listed Swift with groin injury Weeks 1-8, finally removing him from the practice report after a Week 9 bye. He's now back on the list with a new injury, which shouldn't be too surprising after he took 36 touches in Sunday's 16-16 tie with the Steelers. It is possible Swift has more competition for snaps/touches this Sunday in Cleveland, with backfield mate Jamaal Williams (thigh) returning to practice Wednesday as a limited participant.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Massive workload against Pittsburgh Swift recorded 33 carries for 130 yards in Sunday's 16-16 tie with Pittsburgh. He added three receptions for five yards.

Impact Swift benefited from the absence of Jamaal Williams (thigh), a close score and overtime to top 20 rushing attempts in a game for the first time in his career. He didn't find a tremendous amount of room to roam, as he averaged only 3.9 yards per carry despite ripping off three gains of 15 or more yards. The only other downside to his performance was his ineffectiveness as a receiver. Even so, heading into a Week 11 matchup at Cleveland, Swift has now topped 100 total yards on five occasions for the campaign.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Steelers look to keep woeful Detroit winless

The Pittsburgh Steelers carry a four-game winning streak into a meeting with the reeling Detroit Lions

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Winless Lions approaching final stretch as a new season

Dan Campbell spent much of last week scouting his own winless team

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Held in check Swift carried 12 times for 27 yards while fumbling once and securing five of five targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 44-6 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact With Jamaal Williams (groin) sidelined, Swift commanded over 90 percent of the snaps at running back until Detroit finally gave up in the fourth quarter. Despite the massive workload, Swift was unable to overcome the general deficiencies of a Lions offense that didn't put up any points until backup running back Jermar Jefferson found the end zone in the final minutes of regulation. It didn't help that, earlier in the game, Swift lost a fumble that was ultimately returned by the Eagles for a touchdown. However, despite the disappointing performance, there's no questioning the fact that Swift and tight end T.J. Hockenson are the focal points of the offense. The running back should have a solid chance at a rebound performance against Pittsburgh in Week 10 even if Williams returns to the field by then.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles run for 4 TDs in 44-6 victory over winless Lions

Boston Scott and Jordan Howard each had two touchdowns on the ground, helping the Philadelphia Eagles run over the Detroit Lions in a 44-6 win Sunday

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Suiting up Week 8 Swift (groin) is listed as active Sunday against the Eagles.

Impact Swift has had limitations in practice due to a groin injury each week this season, but he's been able to suit up on game days. He could earn an even bigger workload than normal with Jamaal Williams (thigh) a surprise inactive Week 8. Through seven games, Swift has earned 17.1 touches per game, but with just Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson to contend with for snaps, Swift could be in line for a career-best touch count (he's had 21 three different times in 20 appearances).

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Swift (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact It's the same deal as every previous week this season, with Swift a limited participant and listed as questionable due to a groin injury. He's handled at least 12 touches and 56 percent of snaps in each game nonetheless, including three straight weeks with at least 17 touches and 74 percent share. Swift should be fine for his usual workload Sunday afternoon against the Eagles.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited Thursday Swift (groin) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Swift leads all running backs league wide with 391 receiving yards, which is well ahead of the next two in the rankings (Cordarrelle Patterson with 296, J.D. McKissic at 249). The development is the result of a Lions skill-position group bereft of talent and beset by injuries, and Swift has generated 653 yards from scrimmage and five TDs overall in seven appearances this season. He's done it all despite a groin injury that's lingered since early August, but his status still should be monitored to ensure he's out there Sunday against the Eagles.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Swift (groin) was a limited at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Impact Per usual, the Lions continue to manage Swift's groin injury, which he's been dealing with since early August and resulted in questionable status for each of the first seven games of the season. He has yet to miss any action, though, and even has logged at least 72 percent of the offensive snaps in four straight contests, a stretch in which he's accumulated 68 touches for 364 yards from scrimmage and three TDs. In the same time span, backup RB Jamaal Williams has a 49-197-0 stat line, respectively. Clearly, Swift is the lead back in Detroit's offense, and with a receiving corps without much firepower outside of tight end T.J. Hockenson (ankle/knee), the former is weekly lock to be in lineups.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Despite loss to Rams, winless Lions show signs of progress

There were a lot of positives for Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell to take out of Sunday’s 28-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Tricks, but no treat: Lions special teams gambles fall short

Dan Campbell emptied the playbook in an effort to get his first NFL victory as a head coach only to see it fall short

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Strong effort through air Sunday Swift (groin) ran for 48 yards on 13 carries against the Rams on Sunday, adding eight receptions on 10 targets for 96 yards and one touchdown.

Impact The Lions made the game closer than expected in the 28-19 loss, largely because of Swift's excellent output as a receiver. Swift's workload as a runner might always be limited and perhaps durability isn't his strong suit, but he's shown multiple times this year that he can provide standout fantasy production even while sharing the rushing workload with fellow running back Jamaal Williams, who ran for 57 yards on 12 carries against the Rams. It would be helpful if Jared Goff could be more productive, but in the meantime Swift has shown the ability to produce even if Detroit is subjected to poor quarterback play. The formula should stay mostly the same for Detroit as they take on Philadelphia in Week 8.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE