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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Michael WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Michael Wilson'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. Michael Wilson (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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RBChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 10

WRArizona Cardinals#24

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

13.2 PPG10.7 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

D'Andre Swift vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

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

D'Andre Swift has his bye in Week 10, Michael Wilson in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Michael Wilson by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to D'Andre Swift's 16. That durability gap means Michael Wilson 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.
•Michael Wilson caught 78 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 Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	10.7
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	182
Rushing Yards	1,087	0
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	0.0
Rushing TDs	9	0
Receptions	34	78
Receiving Yards	299	1,006
Targets	48	126
Total TDs	10	7
Age	27	26
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor D'Andre Swift at 13.2 PPG, 2.5 points per game above Michael Wilson'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 D'Andre Swift or Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Michael Wilson'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 D'Andre Swift and Michael Wilson average in 2025?▾

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

When are D'Andre Swift and Michael Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.