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Records rushing TD in win Swift rushed 14 times for 62 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of six targets for 49 yards in the Lions' 40-14 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Swift handled his heaviest workload on the ground since Week 1 and found the end zone for the third time in the last four games in what was his best all-around game of the season. The third-year back's rushing yardage tally was also his second highest of the season, while his receiving yardage was a new high-water mark in 2022. The fact Swift outpaced backfield mate Jamaal Williams by three carries could be harbinger of what the stretch run may hold now that the former is possibly finally back to full health, but more insight should be gleaned from the division of labor in a Week 14 divisional home showdown against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goff's 340 yards and 2 TDs help Lions rout Jaguars 40-14

Jamaal Williams ran for his 14th touchdown to help the Detroit Lions get off to a strong start and they didn't slow down in a 40-14 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Week 13: Should you take the over or the under in Jaguars-Lions?

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • Fox Sports

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Totals 43 yards Swift rushed five times for 19 yards with a two-point conversion while catching four of eight targets for 24 yards during Thursday's 28-25 loss to the Bills.

Impact Jamaal Williams continues to get the bulk of the rushing workload, but he also hasn't seen a target in the passing game since Week 8. Meanwhile, Swift has seen at least three targets in every game this year while logging a modest uptick in snaps (32 percent on Thursday) for the fourth consecutive contest. While fantasy managers would still like to see more after he opened the season seeing two-thirds of the offensive snaps, Swift is at least getting some goal-line carries -- including a potential touchdown that was called back Thursday -- and it is possible that Swift's snap share could continue to trend upward the further he distances himself from his shoulder and ankle injuries. His receiving chops could be highly utilized in Week 13 against a Jaguars defense that has been better against the run than the pass this year.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another low-usage game with a TD Swift rushed five times for 20 yards and a touchdown while corralling all three of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 31-18 win over the Giants.

Impact Swift avoided the injury report for the second week in a row, but he was still limited to single-digit touches. Jamaal Williams (17/64/3) and Justin Jackson (9/66/0) both saw more usage and production than the oft-injured back. Swift was able to maintain fantasy usefulness with a late score from in close during once the game was well in hand. Fantasy managers should be concerned about the lack of touches for the former second-round pick, but he continues to stay afloat with touchdowns in consecutive weeks. Expect Swift to continue to be used as part of a crowded backfield committee against the Bills on Thanksgiving.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone against Bears Swift carried the ball six times for six yards and a touchdown and caught one of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 31-30 win over the Bears.

Impact For the third straight game, Swift failed to top 10 rushing yards, but he salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective with a nine-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter -- his first score on the ground since Week 1. His poor recent performances suggest he's still playing through some sort of injury, making Swift a risky option in Week 11 against the Giants.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions overcome big effort by Fields, beat Bears 31-30

Jamaal Williams scored on a 1-yard run in the closing minutes, Jared Goff threw for 236 yards and a touchdown, and the Detroit Lions overcame another spectacular effort by Chicago’...

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared from injury report Swift (ankle/shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Chicago, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Swift will play a third straight game and should get more playing time after taking only 10 snaps (16 percent) in last week's 15-9 win over the Packers. Head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that the Lions hoped to give Swift "a little bit more" work this Sunday, while Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports that the running back was frustrated by his lack of playing time last week. Swift was a full practice participant Friday for the first time since Week 1, after being limited Wednesday and Thursday. He'll suit up Sunday against a struggling Bears defense that's been thinned out by trades, though Swift will likely be splitting work with Jamaal Williams in a backfield that recently lost Craig Reynolds (ribs) to injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Swift (ankle/shoulder) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact Swift continues to operate with a cap on his practice reps due to lingering ankle and shoulder injuries. He'll have one more opportunity Friday to get back to all activity, at which point the Lions may give him a designation ahead of Sunday's game at Chicago. On Monday, coach Dan Quinn relayed to Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com that the Lions hope to give Swift "a little bit more" work in Week 10. Whether or not Swift will increase his snap share (16 percent) and touch count (five) from this past Sunday versus the Packers remains to be seen, but Jamaal Williams and Justin Jackson are available to Detroit's backfield as long as Swift isn't 100 percent.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited at practice Swift (ankle/shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact After missing three games due to ankle and shoulder injuries, Swift returned to action Week 8 against the Dolphins, earning a 52 percent snap share and 10 touches in the process. He proceeded to have practice limitations last week before being active this past Sunday against the Packers, but he fell all the way back to 16 percent of the plays and just five touches. Head coach Dan Campbell told Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com on Monday that Swift didn't incur any setbacks in that game, and added that he hopes the team "can give him a little bit more this week." Swift may have to get back to a full session Thursday and/or Friday to have any chance at a normal workload Sunday in Chicago, but Jamaal Williams and Justin Jackson are on hand in the event the former's snap count again is capped this weekend.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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No setbacks Head coach Dan Campbell indicated Monday that Swift did not suffer any setbacks during Sunday's victory over the Packers, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. "We're hopeful we can g...

Impact After logging over half of the offensive snaps in his return from shoulder and ankle injuries in Week 8 against Miami, Swift logged just 16 percent Week 9 against Green Bay. While it isn't clear why the star running back would see less work if injuries weren't at play, the fact that Swift saw less action than Justin Jackson (21 percent) certainly makes Campbell's comments seem suspicious. Wednesday's initial injury report may provide further clarity to Swift's availability for a Week 10 matchup against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Produces in limited action Swift (ankle/shoulder) rushed twice for 10 yards and caught three of four targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 15-9 win over the Packers.

Impact Swift's role and usage were limited for the second consecutive week due to multiple nagging injuries. Jamaal Williams (24/81/0) handled the majority of the early-down work Sunday, with both backs producing modest fantasy lines in their respective roles. Swift is the back with the higher upside, but injuries have derailed a promising start to his 2022 campaign. The 23-year-old's managers are hoping that he can inch closer to handling a starter's workload after being eased back into action over Detroit's last two contests. Swift's next chance to accomplish that task will come against a struggling Bears defense next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up in Week 9 Swift (ankle/shoulder) is listed as active Sunday against the Packers.

Impact While Swift is healthy enough to play, the Lions are taking a cautious approach with their No. 1 running back as he continues to tend to ankle and shoulder issues. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Swift likely will handle a role similar to his Week 8 workload, when he played 52 percent of the offensive snaps and notched 10 touches for 33 yards from scrimmage and a receiving TD. As a result, Jamaal Williams, who tallied 76 total yards and two rushing scores last Sunday versus the Dolphins, again may be on the better end of Detroit's backfield breakdown for fantasy purposes Week 9.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play in limited fashion Swift (ankle/shoulder), who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to play in a limited capacity Sunday against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Swift managed limited practices both Thursday and Friday, which suggests that he is healthy enough to play. However, the Lions have been conservative with their approach to playing Swift, as he was limited to only 52 percent of Detroit's offensive snaps and five carries in its Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. He could in line for a similar -- or even lesser -- role in Week 9, but it appears unlikely that he will serve as anything close to a workhorse back.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable, on track to play Swift (ankle/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Swift managed limited practices Thursday and Friday after being held out Wednesday, with coach Dan Campbell saying Friday morning that "the plan is to get [Swift] in the game and see where he's at," per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. That's not exactly what fantasy managers want to hear, as it leaves the door wide open for a restricted workload or in-game setback. Swift said earlier this week that he wasn't 100 percent healthy in his return to action last Sunday against the Dolphins, though he did score a touchdown to salvage the day from a fantasy standpoint (with only 33 total yards on 10 touches). Jamaal Williams and Craig Reynolds will get more work if Swift runs into any issues before/after the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in limited fashion Swift (ankle/shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Impact After making his first appearance since Week 3 this past Sunday against the Dolphins, Swift unsurprisingly has had practice limitations this week as he continues to tend to ankle and shoulder issues. On Monday, he relayed that he still wasn't 100 percent, per Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com, but Swift was able to follow up Wednesday's DNP with some activity one day later. While he's trending in the right direction, Swift's status will continue to be watched to get a sense of his availability Sunday versus the Packers.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Swift (ankle/shoulder) was spotted during the open portion of practice Thursday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Swift didn't practice Wednesday, so his return to the field Thursday, in any capacity, bodes well for his chances of being available for Sunday's game against the Packers. The Lions' upcoming injury report is slated to reveal the running back's official participation level.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Wednesday's practice Swift (ankle/shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Swift was healthy enough to put an end to a three-game absence this past Sunday against the Dolphins, handling a 52 percent snap share on his way to five carries for six yards and five catches (on five targets) for 27 yards. After the game, he told Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com on Monday that he still wasn't 100 percent but was hopeful for more work going forward. Wednesday's absence from practice may have been precautionary, but Swift's status now should be watched closely as the week goes on. He'll have two more chances to mix into drills ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Packers.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not 100 percent Swift (ankle/shoulder) said Monday that he's still not 100 percent, but he anticipates having a larger role moving forward, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Swift totaled 18 touches for 175 yards and a touchdown during the season opener but has been limited during his three appearances since. He sat out for a month (three games plus Detroit's Week 6 bye) and returned to action against Miami in Week 8, totaling 10 touches for 33 yards and a score. His much-anticipated return left fantasy managers wanting more, but it's encouraging to see the talented running back make it through the contest without suffering a setback. Despite admitting he's not 100 percent and saying the injuries still are impacting him "a little bit," Swift expressed confidence that his role will continue to grow as he puts the lingering injuries behind him.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving TD in return Swift (ankle/shoulder) rushed five times for six yards and secured all five targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 31-27 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Swift had a minimal role on the ground as his line clearly indicates, but he did partly make up for it with a solid performance through the air that included a seven-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter. The third-year back was at least able to make it through the game without any aggravation of either of his previously nagging injuries, and his catch total was a season high. Swift will hope for more work on the ground when the Lions face off with the Packers in a divisional clash at home in Week 9.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Swift (ankle/shoulder) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Swift wasn't cleared for Week 7 action after putting in three consecutive limited sessions, but with a full practice already under his belt this week, he appears poised for his first appearance since Week 3 this Sunday against the Dolphins. In three contests this season, he averaged a whopping 8.6 YPC on his 27 rushes and also hauled in eight of 12 targets for 77 yards, so he's a must-start in his return.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up in Week 7 Swift (ankle/shoulder) is listed as inactive Sunday at Dallas.

Impact Following the Lions' Week 6 bye, Swift attempted to gear up for a return to action by logging three consecutive limited sessions ahead of this contest. Still, it wasn't enough to make himself available to the Lions offense, despite telling Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that he was "pushing towards" suiting up Sunday. Swift thus will miss a third game in a row, again yielding backfield reps to Jamaal Williams, with Craig Reynolds and Justin Jackson on hand for any reps that linger. His next chance to play arrives next Sunday against the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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