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Newly-acquired running back D'Andre Swift is one of the most polarizing players in all of fantasy football. While he's certainly had moments of excellence, he's also failed to stay healthy and was unceremoniously dumped this offseason by the Lions who invested a second round NFL Draft pick on him 2020. While a move to the Eagles is certainly an upgrade from a personnel standpoint, Swift's high-level potential as a PPR running back might be limited in an offense with a mobile quarterback like Jalen Hurts. It's quite rare for mobile quarterbacks to utilize their running backs heavily in the passing game, so there's a real question right now as to whether or not the Eagles' offense is truly the right fit for a player like Swift. He's a much better pass-catcher than Miles Sanders, who left the team this offseason, which should mean that he sees more opportunities than the minimal passing game usage that Sanders got in 2022.
From a pure skills standpoint, it's tough to deny Swift's talents. He's a dynamic, versatile player who excels as both a rusher and a receiver. Last season, he had 521 rushing yards, 62 receptions, and 437 receiving yards. His ability to get out in space and make plays makes him an exciting playmaker and an intriguing fantasy option.
He'll likely start the season be the Eagles' lead running back, which is great news for fantasy managers. The Eagles' offense has a strong likelihood of being explosive and he should get plenty of opportunities to score fantasy points. He has the upside to be a low-end RB1 or high-end RB2 in PPR leagues, but there are still some risks.
Swift has missed time with multiple injuries in his career, including a shoulder injury last year. So there's always the risk that he could miss time with another injury. But if he can stay healthy, he could be one of the best fantasy running backs in PPR formats. The other risk is the presence of Hurts, who is a dual-threat quarterback who will run the ball a lot. This could limit Swift's touchdown upside. But overall, there's a strong case to be made that Swift's upside outweighs his risks, especially given his ADP which is around pick 60.
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