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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Zonovan KnightWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Zonovan Knight's 6.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

D'Andre Swift is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 13.2 PPG and 1,386 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Zonovan Knight (6.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster D'Andre Swift as the starter and Zonovan Knight as depth.

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

RBArizona Cardinals#99

Zonovan Knight

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

269

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

160

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Zonovan Knight

Head to Head

13.2 PPG6.8 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Zonovan Knight: 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 Zonovan Knight at 31%. That ranking gap means D'Andre Swift carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

D'Andre Swift vs Zonovan Knight: The Full Breakdown

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 Zonovan Knight managed 6.8 across 12 games with the Arizona Cardinals. A 6.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

D'Andre Swift carries a 6.4-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; Zonovan Knight posted 269 and 4. 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 10 while Zonovan Knight is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire D'Andre Swift at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Zonovan Knight 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. Zonovan Knight (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Zonovan Knight by a projected 109 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•D'Andre Swift played 16 games in 2025 compared to Zonovan Knight's 12. 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 Zonovan Knight: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Zonovan Knight
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	6.8
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	82
Rushing Yards	1,087	269
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	22.4
Rushing TDs	9	4
Receptions	34	22
Receiving Yards	299	160
Targets	48	31
Total TDs	10	5
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, D'Andre Swift holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.2 points per game. Zonovan Knight averaged 6.8 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 Zonovan Knight in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Zonovan Knight's 6.8 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 Zonovan Knight average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zonovan Knight averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Zonovan Knight's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Zonovan Knight (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is D'Andre Swift or Zonovan Knight a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift outscored Zonovan Knight by 6.4 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.