D'Andre Swift Fantasy Outlook Rises With Expanded Role in Week 7

Detroit Lions rookie running back D'Andre Swift is reportedly poised to handle an expanded workload in Week 7. The move makes sense, as the Georgia product is coming off a stellar 116-yard rushing game on 14 carries last week.

If Swift's role is expanding, he could be on the verge of a true fantasy football breakout down the stretch.

D'Andre Swift Fantasy Outlook

This news couldn't be coming at a better time. The Lions take on the Atlanta Falcons this week, and Atlanta's defense is a bottom-10 unit in Football Outsiders' defensive DVOA metrics. The Falcons are also surrendering the league's fifth-most points per game (PPG) on the year.

While Atlanta's run defense has been surprisingly stout (No. 8 in DVOA), the Falcons are terrible against the pass, sitting at No. 30 in DVOA. That could play right into Swift's hands. He profiles as Detroit's top pass-catching RB, seeing 20 targets to a combined 12 for Adrian Peterson and Kerryon Johnson.

In what could be the highest-scoring game of the week, with a monstrous 55-point over/under on FanDuel Sportsbook, the potential for an uptick in volume could result in a huge Week 7 day for Swift.

The rookie's fantasy value should only continue to expand throughout the year if his role continues to grow as well.

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