D'Andre Swift - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

D'Andre Swift - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

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Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift will take on the Minnesota Vikings in the team's home opener Thursday night. Projected by many to be the lead back for Philadelphia prior to last Sunday, the 24-year-old accounted for just one carry and gained three yards. It was a major disappointment for those who stuck him in their starting lineup. However, Kenneth Gainwell (ribs), who took the majority of carries against New England, has been ruled out against Minnesota. Rashaad Penny was a healthy scratch in Week 1, so in theory, Swift should be next in line to take over as the lead back. Head coach Nick Sirianni stated Wednesday, when talking about Swift's usage, that he would "Be in that role sometimes where he carries the load for the game, and he'll be in the role sometimes like he was in last game." It is as confusing a statement as you could get when trying to navigate when to start or sit the young back, but overall, this would be the week to flex him since Gainwell is out. Consider Swift a boom-or-bust flex option in Week 2.

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