D'Andre Swift vs Rachaad White: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between D'Andre Swift and Rachaad White for your lineup, you are not alone. D'Andre Swift finished the 2025 season at 13.2 PPG for the Chicago Bears (16 games), and Rachaad White averaged 7.2 for the Washington Commanders (17 games).
That 6.0-point weekly advantage for D'Andre Swift is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Rachaad White is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 218 yards, while D'Andre Swift profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1087 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Rachaad White carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: D'Andre Swift is off Week 7 and Rachaad White 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.
