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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Antonio Gibson vs D'Andre SwiftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Antonio Gibson's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy play this season.

D'Andre Swift is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 13.2 PPG and 1,386 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Antonio Gibson (7.9 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster D'Andre Swift as the starter and Antonio Gibson as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBNew England Patriots#99

Antonio Gibson

PPG

7.9

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Bye

Week 14

RBChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Antonio Gibson

D'Andre Swift

Head to Head

7.9 PPG13.2 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Antonio Gibson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Antonio Gibson is producing at 36% of elite pace and D'Andre Swift at 60%. That ranking gap means D'Andre Swift carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Antonio Gibson vs D'Andre Swift: The Full Breakdown

Antonio Gibson and D'Andre Swift are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Antonio Gibson averaged 7.9 PPG across 15 games with the New England Patriots, while D'Andre Swift posted 13.2 PPG in 16 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 5.3-PPG gap gives D'Andre Swift the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Antonio Gibson ran for 548 yards and 3 touchdowns; D'Andre Swift posted 1087 and 9. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Antonio Gibson has his bye in Week 14, and D'Andre Swift rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire D'Andre Swift at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Antonio Gibson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Antonio Gibson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Antonio Gibson by a projected 90 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•D'Andre Swift played 16 games in 2025 compared to Antonio Gibson's 15. That durability gap means D'Andre Swift contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•D'Andre Swift scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•D'Andre Swift caught 34 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Antonio Gibson vs D'Andre Swift: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Antonio Gibson	D'Andre Swift
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	13.2
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	119	211
Rushing Yards	548	1,087
Rush Yds/Game	36.5	67.9
Rushing TDs	3	9
Receptions	24	34
Receiving Yards	195	299
Targets	0	48
Total TDs	4	10
Age	-	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

D'Andre Swift outscored Antonio Gibson by 5.3 PPG in 2025 (13.2 to 7.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Antonio Gibson or D'Andre Swift in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Antonio Gibson's 7.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Antonio Gibson and D'Andre Swift average in 2025?▾

Antonio Gibson averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

When are Antonio Gibson and D'Andre Swift's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Antonio Gibson (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Antonio Gibson or D'Andre Swift a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift outscored Antonio Gibson by 5.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.