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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Tony PollardWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Tony Pollard's 10.0 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 3.2-PPG advantage is real (13.2 to 10.0), and D'Andre Swift's 10 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tony Pollard 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

RBTennessee Titans#30

Tony Pollard

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,082

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

206

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Tony Pollard

Head to Head

13.2 PPG10.0 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Tony Pollard: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, D'Andre Swift is producing at 60% of elite pace and Tony Pollard at 45%. That ranking gap means D'Andre Swift carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

D'Andre Swift vs Tony Pollard: The Full Breakdown

D'Andre Swift and Tony Pollard are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG across 16 games with the Chicago Bears, while Tony Pollard posted 10.0 PPG in 17 appearances for the Tennessee Titans.

A 3.2-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; Tony Pollard posted 1082 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: D'Andre Swift is off Week 10 and Tony Pollard Week 9. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire D'Andre Swift at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tony Pollard 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. Tony Pollard (age 29, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Tony Pollard by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tony Pollard played 17 games in 2025 compared to D'Andre Swift's 16. That durability gap means Tony Pollard 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 Tony Pollard: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Tony Pollard
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	10.0
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	170
Rushing Yards	1,087	1,082
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	63.6
Rushing TDs	9	5
Receptions	34	33
Receiving Yards	299	206
Targets	48	41
Total TDs	10	5
Age	27	29
Experience	5 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 9

Summary

D'Andre Swift outscored Tony Pollard by 3.2 PPG in 2025 (13.2 to 10.0). 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 Tony Pollard in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Tony Pollard's 10.0 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 Tony Pollard average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Tony Pollard's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Tony Pollard (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is D'Andre Swift or Tony Pollard a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift outscored Tony Pollard by 3.2 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.