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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Trey McBride over D'Andre Swift in 2026.

Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG in 2025 to D'Andre Swift's 13.2, a 1.7 point per game edge. McBride's 126-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Trey McBride is Tier 1 among tight ends, D'Andre Swift is Tier 4 among running backs.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Trey McBride (14.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. D'Andre Swift (13.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBChicago Bears#16

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 10

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Trey McBride

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13.2 PPG14.9 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 4 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

D'Andre Swift vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Comparing D'Andre Swift (RB, Chicago Bears) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

D'Andre Swift has his bye in Week 10, Trey McBride in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored D'Andre Swift by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to D'Andre Swift's 16. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride caught 126 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 Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	14.9
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	253
Rushing Yards	1,087	0
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	0.0
Rushing TDs	9	0
Receptions	34	126
Receiving Yards	299	1,239
Targets	48	169
Total TDs	10	11
Age	27	26
Experience	5 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Trey McBride outscored D'Andre Swift by 1.7 PPG in 2025 (14.9 to 13.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start D'Andre Swift or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to D'Andre Swift's 13.2 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.