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D'Andre Swift vs Ty Johnson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBChicago BearsPPG LEADER

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 7

RBBuffalo Bills

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

Head to Head

13.2 PPG5.2 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 12

D'Andre Swift vs Ty Johnson: Who Should You Start?

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 Ty Johnson managed 5.2 across 17 games with the Buffalo Bills. A 8.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

D'Andre Swift carries a 8.0-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. D'Andre Swift ran for 1087 yards and 9 touchdowns; Ty Johnson posted 200 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: D'Andre Swift sits Week 7 while Ty Johnson is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, D'Andre Swift holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.2 points per game. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start D'Andre Swift or Ty Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 Ty Johnson average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.0 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Ty Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Ty Johnson (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is D'Andre Swift or Ty Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift outscored Ty Johnson by 8.0 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.