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Courtland Sutton 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 Courtland Sutton's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, D'Andre Swift (13.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Courtland Sutton (10.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDenver Broncos#21
Courtland Sutton
PPG
10.7
Games
17
Rec
74
Rec Yds
1,017
Rec TDs
7
Targets
124
Bye
Week 10
RBChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER
D'Andre Swift
PPG
13.2
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,087
Rush TDs
9
Rec
34
Rec Yds
299
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Courtland Sutton
D'Andre Swift

Head to Head

10.7 PPG13.2 PPG
17 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Courtland Sutton vs D'Andre Swift: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) against D'Andre Swift (RB, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while D'Andre Swift posted 13.2 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. 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 Courtland Sutton by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to D'Andre Swift's 16. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton 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.
  • Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
  • Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs D'Andre Swift: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCourtland SuttonD'Andre Swift
PPG (Half-PPR)10.713.2
Games Played1716
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)182211
Rushing Yards01,087
Rush Yds/Game0.067.9
Rushing TDs09
Receptions7434
Receiving Yards1,017299
Targets12448
Total TDs710
Age3027
Experience7 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor D'Andre Swift at 13.2 PPG, 2.5 points per game above Courtland Sutton's 10.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Courtland Sutton or D'Andre Swift in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Courtland Sutton's 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and D'Andre Swift average in 2025?

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

Do Courtland Sutton and D'Andre Swift share a bye week?

Yes, both Courtland Sutton and D'Andre Swift share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.