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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Ray DavisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Ray Davis's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

The gap here is significant. D'Andre Swift outscored Ray Davis by 5.4 PPG in 2025 with 10 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, D'Andre Swift is the clear pick. Ray Davis profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ray Davis

PPG

7.8

Games

Rush Yds

425

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Ray Davis

Head to Head

13.2 PPG7.8 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Ray Davis: 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 Ray Davis at 35%. That ranking gap means D'Andre Swift carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

D'Andre Swift vs Ray Davis: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between D'Andre Swift and Ray Davis 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 Ray Davis averaged 7.8 for the Buffalo Bills (15 games).

That 5.4-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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. D'Andre Swift ran for 1087 yards and 9 touchdowns; Ray Davis posted 425 and 3. 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 10, and Ray Davis rests in Week 12. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

D'Andre Swift is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ray Davis is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Ray Davis (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Ray Davis by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•D'Andre Swift played 16 games in 2025 compared to Ray Davis's 15. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

D'Andre Swift vs Ray Davis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Ray Davis
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	7.8
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	117
Rushing Yards	1,087	425
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	28.3
Rushing TDs	9	3
Receptions	34	22
Receiving Yards	299	168
Targets	48	0
Total TDs	10	4
Age	27	-
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor D'Andre Swift at 13.2 PPG, 5.4 points per game above Ray Davis's 7.8. 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 Ray Davis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Ray Davis's 7.8 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 Ray Davis average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ray Davis averaged 7.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Ray Davis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Ray Davis (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is D'Andre Swift or Ray Davis a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift outscored Ray Davis by 5.4 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.