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Fantasy Football Week 7: Start Swift, Sit Jacobs
Fantasy managers should start D’Andre Swift over Josh Jacobs in Week 7 due to Swift’s consistent performance and Jacobs’ unknown usage.
In brief
Fantasy managers should start D’Andre Swift over Josh Jacobs in Week 7 due to Swift’s consistent performance and Jacobs’ unknown usage. Fantasy managers should start Chicago Bears RB D’Andre Swift in Week 7 over Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs due to Swift’s reliable fantasy stats versus Jacobs’ unproven Week 7 role…
Josh Jacobs
Josh Jacobs, making his debut for the 2026 season, is eligible to play in Week 7 after being removed from the NFL commissioner’s list.
Jacobs' Fantasy Outlook
Jacobs has not logged a single snap in the NFL season, making him a risky fantasy start with unknown Week 7 usage.
Lions' Run Defense
The Lions' run defense allows the 15th fewest rushing yards per game (107.0) but has improved to 80.3 yards per game in their last three games.
Lions' Fantasy Points
The Lions allow the 12th fewest standard and eighth fewest PPR fantasy points per game to opposing RBs.
D’Andre Swift
D’Andre Swift had a strong Week 6 performance with 16 carries for 44 yards, four receptions for 26 yards, and two touchdowns.
Bears' RB3 Role
Chicago’s RB3, Roschon Johnson, could see increased playing time in Week 7 after Kyle Monangai’s third consecutive game absence.
Patriots' Run Defense
The Patriots allow the ninth fewest rushing yards per game (91.8) and 75.3 yards per game in their last three games.
Patriots' Fantasy Points
The Patriots allow the 13th fewest PPR and standard fantasy points per game to opposing RBs.
Final Verdict
Fantasy managers should start D’Andre Swift over Josh Jacobs in Week 7 due to Swift’s consistent performance and Jacobs’ unknown usage.
What it means
Fantasy managers should start Chicago Bears RB D’Andre Swift in Week 7 over Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs due to Swift’s reliable fantasy stats versus Jacobs’ unproven Week 7 role.
