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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Raheim SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

D'Andre Swift is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 13.2 PPG and 1,386 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Raheim Sanders (4.7 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster D'Andre Swift as the starter and Raheim Sanders as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

RBCleveland Browns#99

Raheim Sanders

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Raheim Sanders

Head to Head

13.2 PPG4.7 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Raheim Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, D'Andre Swift is producing at 60% of elite pace and Raheim Sanders at 21%. That ranking gap means D'Andre Swift carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

D'Andre Swift vs Raheim Sanders: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. D'Andre Swift put up 13.2 fantasy points per game for the Chicago Bears in 2025, while Raheim Sanders managed 4.7 across 4 games with the Cleveland Browns. A 8.5-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

A 8.5-PPG gap gives D'Andre Swift the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. D'Andre Swift ran for 1087 yards and 9 touchdowns; Raheim Sanders posted 92 and 1. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire D'Andre Swift at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Raheim Sanders is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Raheim Sanders (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Raheim Sanders by a projected 145 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•D'Andre Swift played 16 games in 2025 compared to Raheim Sanders's 4. That durability gap means D'Andre Swift 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.
•Raheim Sanders is 4 years younger than D'Andre Swift (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

D'Andre Swift vs Raheim Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Raheim Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	4.7
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	19
Rushing Yards	1,087	92
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	23.0
Rushing TDs	9	1
Receptions	34	3
Receiving Yards	299	21
Targets	48	4
Total TDs	10	1
Age	27	23
Experience	5 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

D'Andre Swift outscored Raheim Sanders by 8.5 PPG in 2025 (13.2 to 4.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start D'Andre Swift or Raheim Sanders in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 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 Raheim Sanders average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 8.5 points per game.

Do D'Andre Swift and Raheim Sanders share a bye week?▾

Yes, both D'Andre Swift and Raheim Sanders share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is D'Andre Swift or Raheim Sanders a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift outscored Raheim Sanders by 8.5 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.