D'Andre Swift Articles - Page 4

The Detroit Lions opened their 2022 NFL campaign at home against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, the sellout crowd on hand did not witness a Week 1 victory. The Lions lost 38-35 to the Eagles, making it the fifth consecutive season where the Lions failed to win their opening game. The last Lions Week 1 victory […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift has big aspirations heading into the 2022 season. According to Lions reporter Tim Twentyman, Swift’s goals for the new season are big. Twentyman stated, “Lions RB D’Andre Swift said his goal this year is to rush for 1,000 yards and have 1,000 yards receiving.” Lions RB D’Andre Swift said […]

Fantasy Football season is quickly approaching. This means that fantasy owners are looking to find players who can win them a championship. Every team around the NFL has a player that could produce enough to put a team over the edge. Even the Detroit Lions, who have struggled in recent years, have a few players […]

Even with how bad the Detroit Lions have been over the past number of years, this team has still been able to churn out players that are relevant for fantasy football purposes – like Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, and now D’Andre Swift. With the starting running back entering into a year where he should ascend […]

It goes without saying that the Detroit Lions have not seen much success for a very long time. That might change in the 2022 NFL season. As the season opener approaches, let’s look more closely at the Detroit Lions squad. There is no shortage of storylines here, but it’s good to focus on any diamonds […]

In the midst of an extended rebuild, the Detroit Lions have begun their ascension up to finally being relevant again. With high draft picks making this roster look exciting once more, the Lions 2022 season may be another step in the right direction for a franchise long mired in below-average records. Led by D’Andre Swift […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift is looking to build off of a mostly successful sophomore campaign. However, he did miss four games down the stretch with injuries. Lions running backs coach Duce Staley appeared to call out his toughness. Staley revealed a discussion he had with the talented running back, noted by NBC Sports […]

While this year was always going to be a lost season, the Detroit Lions have certainly made the most of it at certain moments, and their high-scoring loss at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks certainly fits that bill. Facing a 31-7 hole heading into halftime, the Lions fought to make the final result semi-respectable […]

The Detroit Lions Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks should be a decent contest. This is a great opportunity for Detroit to build some momentum before heading into the offseason. We take a look at this Lions-Seahawks game with some of our Lions Week 17 predictions in mind. Detroit’s defense hasn’t been all that […]

The Detroit Lions are trying to win their third game of the season in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks. The injury statuses of quarterback Jared Goff and running back D’Andre Swift are pivotal to Detroit’s chances of leaving Seattle with a win. On Friday, the Lions provided updates on both Goff and Swift ahead […]

The Detroit Lions won’t be making the playoffs as they’re eliminated from the postseason. However, this franchise is looking to end the year strong. To do so, Detroit aims to stun the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. It’ll be a difficult task considering they will be without their superstar running back, D’Andre Swift yet again. The […]

The Detroit Lions have had nothing but bad news this week when it comes to injuries. On Thursday, their top receiver T.J. Hockenson underwent thumb surgery, putting an early end to his season. To make things worse, the Lions listed star rusher D’Andre Swift as out for their Week 15 matchup in Friday’s updated injury […]

The Detroit Lions won their first game of the season last week against the Minnesota Vikings. Well, Detroit could be hard-pressed to repeat that effort against the Denver Broncos after the latest injury updates on running back D’Andre Swift and tight end TJ Hockenson. The #Lions placed RB Jamaal Williams and S Tracy Walker on […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift was banged up during his team’s Thanksgiving matchup against the Chicago Bears, then missed the following matchup in Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings due to a shoulder injury. Swift’s fantasy football managers won’t like the recent update on the star halfback ahead of a Week 14 matchup against […]

The Detroit Lions are still seeking their first win of the season this Sunday when they host their division rival Minnesota Vikings. They are 0-10-1 thus far, with the tie coming against the Pittsburgh Steelers a couple of weeks ago. They have come very close to winning a bunch of games. That includes a 19-17 […]

The Detroit Lions will be without their star running back D’Andre Swift for Sunday’s divisional battle vs the Minnesota Vikings. That was expected following his shoulder sprain he suffered in last week’s loss to the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving. But it is beginning to sound like he might be ready for Week 14 either, according […]

The Detroit Lions have been having a very tough season. They have played 11 games and have not won any of them. The news did not get any better as Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell addressed his star running back, D’Andre Swift, and his shoulder injury. The Detroit Press writer Justin Rogers reported Campbell’s statement […]

The Detroit Lions lost star running back D’Andre Swift to a shoulder injury early against the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving, and they proceeded to lose another game in horrific fashion to drop to 0-10-1 on the 2021 season. The good news is it seems Swift’s shoulder injury isn’t serious, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport reporting […]

Things have been bad for the Detroit Lions, but it appears it’s getting even worse. During the game against the Chicago Bears, star running back D’Andre Swift has fallen to injury. According to the Lions’ PR team, D’Andre Swift is questionable to return with a shoulder injury. It didn’t look great, as Swift was favoring […]

With the Detroit Lions Week 11 matchup being against the Cleveland Browns, now might be the time for this team to earn its first win on the season. It’s been ugly for Detroit, but they could take advantage of Cleveland. We take a look at this Lions-Browns game with some of our Lions Week 11 […]

Across the 2021 fantasy football season, there have been plenty of players that exceeded their expectations, as well as players that have fallen short of their expectations this year as well. Hopefully, for your team(s), you were able to roll with the punches and not have too many of the underachievers on your roster(s). The […]

With the Detroit Lions Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, we’ll be witnessing a potential revenge game for Jared Goff. This is a tough game for Detroit, but it’s an important one. That’s why we’ll be looking at this Lions-Rams game with predictions in mind. The Lions’ defense has actually played decent this […]

The Detroit Lions hope to achieve their first win of the season against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. It is a divisional matchup between two teams in the NFC North, so anything can happen. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions series with a Lions Week 5 prediction. Detroit has suffered numerous injuries on the […]

The Detroit Lions look to achieve their first victory of the season against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. This is a heated NFC North matchup with both franchises attempting to bounce back after a rough first three weeks. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions series with a Lions Week 4 prediction. Chicago’s offense was […]

Even for the internet, the rumors surrounding Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift on Thursday seemed a bit crazy. Unverified reports surfaced that Swift was involved in a shooting that took place earlier this summer that left one person dead. Normally, rumors like this with no merit can be dismissed quickly but this one seemed […]

It’s a new era for the Detroit Lions and their fans. After 12 straight seasons with Matthew Stafford as the quarterback and only three playoff games, the team finally decided to move on. The Stafford era will go down as a disappointment, but the rebuild is underway in Detroit and there may be some building […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was recently concerned about running back D’Andre Swift’s status for the start of the season. Swift dealt with a groin injury throughout training camp, so there was worry that he wouldn’t be in shape to play in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. However, Campbell revealed Tuesday that […]

It isn’t exactly a secret with Week 1 of the 2021-22 NFL regular season now less than one week away, but the Detroit Lions are not a very good football team at the present moment. Even with a new head coach in Dan Campbell and former Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff now under center, […]

With the NFL season about to start, it’s time to find out who some of the best fantasy football running backs will be this year. Typically, finding workhorse running backs are ideal for fantasy football, as the more carries they receive, the more points they produce. Selecting an elite running back should ensure more fantasy […]

By now, everybody has been familiar with the antics from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell. As honest as can be– and candid also– Campbell has been a treasure early on. But, as the regular season draws near, the Lions have a bit of a concern with some of their players. Speaking with reporters on […]

The Detroit Lions have been one of the busier teams in the NFL this offseason. After playing disappointingly the last few years, the front office ensured to get a tough, gritty head coach to lead the franchise. Dan Campbell came in as the head coach, promising the Lions will be a tough as nails unit […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift will be heading back to the field in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers after missing last week’s tilt due to an illness, as per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. #Lions RB D’Andre Swift, who missed last week with an illness, is expected to play today vs. the #Packers […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift popped up on the injury report yesterday after missing practice with a concussion. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the concussion will keep Swift out of the lineup for this weekend’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Lions' RB D'Andre Swift is out this week. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 20, […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift earned the first start of his NFL career last weekend. However, he might not be able to suit up for a Week 11 showdown with the Carolina Panthers. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Swift did not practice on Thursday due to a concussion, rendering his status questionable for Sunday’s […]

Week 8 is here, and fantasy football is in full swing. At this point in the season, you could be digging at the bottom of the barrel for a win, or you could be riding high at the top of your league. One thing is certain though, you’ve probably run into at least a few […]

After a stand-out performance as part of a dominant win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions rookie running back D’Andre Swift is at the top of most fantasy football Week 6 recap pages. It’s rather unusual for a Detroit Lions running back to be the hot name that savvy fantasy football managers will look to […]

The Detroit Lions had a chance to win their Week 1 contest versus the Chicago Bears in dramatic fashion if rookie D’Andre Swift were to catch a pinpoint pass from Matthew Stafford. After dropping the go-ahead score, Stafford said he wouldn’t hesitate to throw Swift the ball again when asked about the heartbreaking play. “No, […]

Although Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson has not been in town very long, he has wasted no time in making his presence felt. Running back D’Andre Swift dropped the potential game-winning touchdown pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford to allow the Chicago Bears to secure the fourth-quarter comeback. Peterson says he took the rookie aside […]

The Chicago Bears mounted a ferocious comeback against NFC North division rival Detroit Lions on Sunday, the NFL’s Week 1 action. However, the Bears’ win was sealed when Lions rookie running back D’Andre Swift dropped a relatively easy potential game-winning touchdown reception via veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford with single-digit seconds left on the clock in […]