D’Andre Swift Has RB2 Upside Against Patriots

D’Andre Swift Has RB2 Upside Against Patriots

one year ago

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift will make his regular-season debut on the road against the New England Patriots this Sunday. The former Detroit Lion is in line to start the matchup for Philadelphia as the lead back but will share snaps with Rashaad Penny and potentially Kenneth Gainwell. Swift is the top fantasy option of the three, but this backfield could be in a heavy rotation throughout the regular season. Sunday's matchup against New England is a solid one for pass-catching backs. The Patriots gave up the second-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs last season. However, they gave up an average of five receptions and 38.5 receiving yards per game to opposing backfields. Penny could struggle for fantasy managers unless he finds the end zone, but Swift should have a solid scoring floor with the chance to leap into the top 20 by the end of the week if he scores. The 24-year-old should be considered a low-end RB2 in Week 1.

Source: RotoBaller