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Dallas Goedert 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 Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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. Dallas Goedert (10.3 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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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5
Dallas Goedert
PPG
10.3
Games
15
Rec
60
Rec Yds
591
Rec TDs
11
Targets
82
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
Dallas Goedert
D'Andre Swift

Head to Head

10.3 PPG13.2 PPG
15 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 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 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Dallas Goedert vs D'Andre Swift: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against D'Andre Swift (RB, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 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: Dallas Goedert (age 31) 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 Dallas Goedert by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • D'Andre Swift played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means D'Andre Swift contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
  • D'Andre Swift is 4 years younger than Dallas Goedert (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs D'Andre Swift: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDallas GoedertD'Andre Swift
PPG (Half-PPR)10.313.2
Games Played1516
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)155211
Rushing Yards01,087
Rush Yds/Game0.067.9
Rushing TDs09
Receptions6034
Receiving Yards591299
Targets8248
Total TDs1110
Age3127
Experience7 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 10

Summary

13.2 PPG for D'Andre Swift versus 10.3 for Dallas Goedert in 2025. The baseline favors D'Andre Swift, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dallas Goedert or D'Andre Swift in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert and D'Andre Swift average in 2025?

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 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 2.9 points per game.

Do Dallas Goedert and D'Andre Swift share a bye week?

Yes, both Dallas Goedert and D'Andre Swift share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.