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D'Andre Swift vs Derrick Henry

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBChicago Bears

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 7

RBBaltimore RavensPPG LEADER

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 14

Head to Head

13.2 PPG16.0 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

D'Andre Swift vs Derrick Henry: Who Should You Start?

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. D'Andre Swift (Chicago Bears) finished the 2025 season averaging 13.2 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens) came in at 16.0 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Derrick Henry carries a 2.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. D'Andre Swift ran for 1087 yards and 9 touchdowns; Derrick Henry posted 1595 and 16. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: D'Andre Swift is off Week 7 and Derrick Henry Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Derrick Henry holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.0 points per game. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start D'Andre Swift or Derrick Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to D'Andre Swift's 13.2 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 D'Andre Swift and Derrick Henry average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Derrick Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is D'Andre Swift or Derrick Henry a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry outscored D'Andre Swift by 2.8 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.