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Swift put it all on display in an oddly frustrating rookie year. It started with an inauspicious debut in Week 1 against the Bears, when despite scoring on the ground, tallied only 23 total yards and dropped the winning touchdown in the endzone with only seconds left. This minimal role continued over the first quarter of the season, but a breakout in Week 6 really showed how Swift could function and succeed in this offense. From Week 9 on the Lions finally gave their rookie back a consistent featured role as Swift rattled off four double digit scoring games over his last five weeks.
A big roadblock to Swift's playing time in 2020 was the presence of the grizzled vet Adrian Peterson. His offseason release is certainly good news for Swift, but the signing of Jamaal Williams isn't. While I expect Swift to be the focal point of the offense, this is a bad football team that is likely to have very few 4th quarter leads to salt away with the running game. With few real threats in the passing game, defenses will be able to load the box on early downs, and the presence of Williams and his all-around game is sure to cap Swift's upside. Despite the negativity, I do think Swift has a 50 reception floor and as the best playmaker on the team has double digit touchdown upside. Just be aware that Williams is going to be a weekly wet blanket to Swift's yardage, and be satisfied with RB2 production.
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 D'Andre Swift may not be 100% by Week 1
Groin injury
By: Mike Krueger | Tue Aug 24, 12:26 pm
|  | The Detroit Lions are concerned D’Andre Swift’s groin injury could impact his availability for the season opener against San Francisco, and perhaps Da’Shawn Hand too.
Swift suffered the injury in the early days of camp and practiced sparingly since. With just 19 days remaining until the 49ers visit Ford Field for the start of the season, he’s losing time to get right. “Swift concerns me a little bit, just with getting his wind back and being able to take a load,” head coach Dan Campbell said before practice on Tuesday. “How much can he (do)?” (MLive.com)
FFToday's Take: Campbell's quote reads more like Swift will likely be ready for Week 1 but may not have the workload they envisioned for him. It appears the Lions want to make Swift their lead back but it's more likely he and Jamaal Williams will be splitting time early in the season.
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