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 BrownsNOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D'ANDRE SWIFT #4 - RUNNING BACK - CHICAGO BEARS
665 YDS •
168 ATT •
5 TD
665 YDS
168 ATT
5 TD
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Suiting up Week 7 Swift (groin) is active for Sunday's road game against the Rams.
Impact Per usual, Swift entered the weekend with a cloud hanging over his availability. And again, he got the all clear to play through a groin injury. Swift hasn't been incredibly efficient on the ground, averaging just 3.3 yards on his 65 carries, but he's supplemented his line with 34 catches (on 42 targets) for 295 yards and four total TDs. He'll look to keep it up against a Rams defense that has allowed 127.3 yards from scrimmage per game to running backs this season, though Jamaal Williams may continue to be an impediment to Swift reaching RB1 status.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Listed as questionable again Swift (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Impact For the seventh time in seven weeks, Swift is listed as questionable, despite playing well while logging over half the offensive snaps in each of Detroit's first six games. Swift -- who doesn't look to be in any danger of missing Sunday's contest -- and Jamaal Williams draw a tough matchup with Aaron Donald and the Rams this weekend.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited participant Swift (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Swift may end up being listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams if he doesn't practice fully Friday, but fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about his availability for the Lions' Week 7 matchup. While being listed as questionable with the same injury ahead of each of the past three contests, Swift has played no fewer than 72 percent of the offensive snaps in any game while averaging 15.7 touches.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited by groin again Swift (groin) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
Impact The groin injury that first cropped up in training camp has continued to affect Swift's practice reps, but the issue hasn't prevented him from playing in games and seemingly hasn't impacted his usage either. He's played more than 70 percent of the Lions' offensive snaps in each of the last three weeks, averaging 15.7 touches per game over that stretch.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Burrow throws 3 TDs as Bengals rout winless Lions 34-11
Joe Burrow tied a career high with three touchdown passes, helping the Cincinnati Bengals rout the Detroit Lions 34-11 SundayOCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Salvages day with late TD Swift carried 13 times for 24 yards and one touchdown while catching five of seven targets for 43 yards during Sunday's 34-11 loss to the Bengals.
Impact Swift was bottled up for the majority of the game before salvaging his fantasy performance with a number of receptions and a rushing score at the tail end of the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Jamaal Williams saw a season-low five touches, but it's not clear if his reduced workload was at least partly a product of the hip injury Williams appeared on the injury report with this past week. Regardless, Swift has now seen 17.8 combined targets and carries per game through the first six weeks of the season and his usage only stands to benefit from any limitations Williams has going forward.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
