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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Kenneth Walker IIIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Kenneth Walker III's 10.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

D'Andre Swift has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.8-PPG advantage is real (13.2 to 10.4), and D'Andre Swift's 10 touchdowns show scoring upside. Kenneth Walker III is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 10

RBSeattle Seahawks#29

Kenneth Walker III

PPG

10.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,027

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Kenneth Walker III

Head to Head

13.2 PPG10.4 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Kenneth Walker III: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #29 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, D'Andre Swift is producing at 60% of elite pace and Kenneth Walker III at 47%. That ranking gap means D'Andre Swift carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

D'Andre Swift vs Kenneth Walker III: The Full Breakdown

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. Kenneth Walker III (Seattle Seahawks) came in at 10.4 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

D'Andre Swift 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; Kenneth Walker III 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: D'Andre Swift sits Week 10 while Kenneth Walker III is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Kenneth Walker III (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Kenneth Walker III by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kenneth Walker III played 17 games in 2025 compared to D'Andre Swift's 16. That durability gap means Kenneth Walker III 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.
•D'Andre Swift caught 34 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

D'Andre Swift vs Kenneth Walker III: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Kenneth Walker III
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	10.4
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	177
Rushing Yards	1,087	1,027
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	60.4
Rushing TDs	9	5
Receptions	34	31
Receiving Yards	299	282
Targets	48	36
Total TDs	10	5
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, D'Andre Swift holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.2 points per game. Kenneth Walker III averaged 10.4 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 Kenneth Walker III in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Kenneth Walker III's 10.4 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 Kenneth Walker III average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kenneth Walker III averaged 10.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Kenneth Walker III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Kenneth Walker III (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is D'Andre Swift or Kenneth Walker III a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift outscored Kenneth Walker III 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.