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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Travis KelceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Travis Kelce's 9.1 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. Travis Kelce (9.1 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

TEKansas City Chiefs#10

Travis Kelce

PPG

9.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

851

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Travis Kelce

Head to Head

13.2 PPG9.1 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Travis Kelce: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #10 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 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

D'Andre Swift vs Travis Kelce: The Full Breakdown

Comparing D'Andre Swift (RB, Chicago Bears) against Travis Kelce (TE, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Travis Kelce posted 9.1 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, Travis Kelce in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

D'Andre Swift is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Travis Kelce 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. Travis Kelce (age 36) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Travis Kelce by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Travis Kelce played 17 games in 2025 compared to D'Andre Swift's 16. That durability gap means Travis Kelce 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.
•Travis Kelce caught 76 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•D'Andre Swift is 9 years younger than Travis Kelce (27 vs 36), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

D'Andre Swift vs Travis Kelce: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Travis Kelce
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	9.1
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	155
Rushing Yards	1,087	1
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	0.1
Rushing TDs	9	0
Receptions	34	76
Receiving Yards	299	851
Targets	48	108
Total TDs	10	5
Age	27	36
Experience	5 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor D'Andre Swift at 13.2 PPG, 4.1 points per game above Travis Kelce's 9.1. 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 Travis Kelce in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Travis Kelce's 9.1 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 Travis Kelce average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Travis Kelce's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Travis Kelce (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.