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D'Andre Swift vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5 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 3.7-PPG advantage is real (13.2 to 9.5), and D'Andre Swift's 10 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyrone Tracy Jr. 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
16
Rush Yds
1,087
Rush TDs
9
Rec
34
Rec Yds
299
Bye
Week 10
RBNew York Giants#31
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG
9.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
740
Rush TDs
2
Rec
36
Rec Yds
288
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
D'Andre Swift
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

13.2 PPG9.5 PPG
16 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, D'Andre Swift is producing at 60% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means D'Andre Swift carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

D'Andre Swift vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. D'Andre Swift (Chicago Bears) finished the 2025 season averaging 13.2 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (New York Giants) came in at 9.5 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

D'Andre Swift carries a 3.7-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; Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 740 and 2. 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. rests in Week 8. 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

If you can acquire D'Andre Swift at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tyrone Tracy Jr. 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. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • D'Andre Swift outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • D'Andre Swift played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'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.
  • Tyrone Tracy Jr. caught 36 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatD'Andre SwiftTyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)13.29.5
Games Played1615
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)211143
Rushing Yards1,087740
Rush Yds/Game67.949.3
Rushing TDs92
Receptions3436
Receiving Yards299288
Targets4848
Total TDs104
Age2726
Experience5 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, D'Andre Swift holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.2 points per game. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is D'Andre Swift or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?

D'Andre Swift outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by 3.7 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.

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