# D'Andre Swift wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week

> The Bears running back dominated in the season opener with three touchdowns and 124 yards against Carolina.
- Title: D'Andre Swift wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week | Shortify
- Summary: The Bears running back dominated in the season opener with three touchdowns and 124 yards against Carolina. D'Andre Swift had a breakout performance with…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/09/16/bears-dandre-swift-nfc-offensive-player-week-1-panthers-59-points-nfl-running-back
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:00:09.847+00:00
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## Swift wins Player of the Week
D'Andre Swift was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday after his dominant performance against Carolina.
## Three touchdowns in season opener
Swift ran 18 times for 124 yards and a career-high three touchdowns in the Bears' 59-37 win over the Panthers.
## Fresh off contract extension
Swift had signed a three-year, $33.75 million contract extension just two days before the game.
## Coach praises Swift's week
Bears coach Ben Johnson said after the game, "He's had a good week, huh?"

> He's had a good week, huh?
## Williams calls him a golden star
Quarterback Caleb Williams praised Swift as a "golden star" on the team who can do everything.

> He's a special player. I'm glad we have him for the next three, four years.
## Complete skill set on display
Williams highlighted Swift's versatility: he can catch, block, run downhill, run wide zone, and get to the edge.

> He can do everything. He can catch. He can block. Obviously, he can run downhill.
## Not just first downs
Swift isn't just getting first downs, he's trying to take them all the way, according to Williams.

> From there, he's not only getting first downs, he's trying to take them to the crib.
## First Bears RB in decade
Swift is the first Bears running back in almost 10 years to win the award. Jordan Howard last won it in 2016.
## Key takeaway

D'Andre Swift had a breakout performance with three touchdowns in the Bears' 59-37 season-opening victory, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors.