Christian McCaffrey vs D'Andre Swift: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Christian McCaffrey put up 21.5 fantasy points per game for the San Francisco 49ers in 2025, while D'Andre Swift managed 13.2 across 16 games with the Chicago Bears. A 8.3-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
The per-game difference of 8.3 points favors Christian McCaffrey, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
Christian McCaffrey is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 102 targets into 924 yards, while D'Andre Swift profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1087 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Christian McCaffrey carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Christian McCaffrey sits Week 9 while D'Andre Swift is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
