D'Andre Swift vs Kenneth Walker: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between D'Andre Swift and Kenneth Walker is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears running back put up 13.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Kenneth Walker of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 10.4 in 17. A 2.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.8 points favors D'Andre Swift, 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.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. D'Andre Swift ran for 1087 yards and 9 touchdowns; Kenneth Walker posted 1027 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
D'Andre Swift has his bye in Week 7, and Kenneth Walker rests in Week 6. 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.
