RedzoneMonster 102 Posted October 14, 2020 Anyone else feeling a post-bye breakout coming for Swift? Other than his date with IND wk 8 his schedule is a dream, starting this week vs JAX. At SOME point DET has to look to the future and really see what they got in their high draft pick, right? Even 10 carries and 4-5 receptions vs that schedule could produce nice results in PPR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackjohn 31 Posted October 14, 2020 I treat Patricia rbs the same as NE rbs. If you think they are lined up for a great game, bench them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,460 Posted October 14, 2020 Tough one, Swift has 25 touches and K Johnson has 21, and both play behind Peterson. N i wouldn’t trust anything from the Lions when it comes to this situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted October 14, 2020 I would say yes if Patricia got canned. But he's still coaching the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SexyRexy 60 Posted October 16, 2020 It’s hard to say but I do think either way he’s a prime trade target. He won’t cost much and the upside is certainly there especially in ppr leagues 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 403 Posted October 16, 2020 I don't know, perhaps, but there have been many RBs I have thought were going to break out with the Lions, maybe more than any other team. They never do. They always seem to have RBs on IR and then about 3 different RBs that get touches, none of them very effective. Every so often you can get lucky and have one of their RBs be a flex option for most of the season, but not a team to bank on at RB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffkomlo 19 Posted October 16, 2020 Peterson story out of the "D", he may be hurt, jump on D'Andre Swift (swiftest man in football) haven't heard anything else so take it for what it's worth. https://detroitsportsnation.com/is-adrian-petersons-4-a-m-tweet-a-bad-sign-for-the-detroit-lions/wgbrady/detroit-lions-news/10/16/2020/236201/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyclone2016 2 Posted October 17, 2020 AP's tweet was "Football is supposed to be fun Enjoy this game while you’re here!!". I don't get it...what is it about this message that has us speculating that he has a health concern? Is it that he tweeted at 4am and can't sleep? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocNiner 44 Posted October 17, 2020 Not this week but his touches increase especially in the passing game. Yeah Patricia from the NE family that totally messes with rb's but the coach is up against a wall and needs to create some spark. If he's smart,which is debatable, he needs to reduce Peterson's role and ramp up Swift. I think Swifts confidence and production will rise out of the passing game and eventually the rushing yards will come too. Definite dynasty value and bye week/injury replacement til he gets going. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Gladstone 33 Posted October 17, 2020 I would be happy if Swift just got the few touches going to Johnson. They need to feed Golladay more too. Matt Patricia is a fat bad coach and pos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,460 Posted October 17, 2020 Golladay has avg five rec per game, at that pace in a 16 game season, he would have 80 rec, surpassing his highest mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimHauck 1,800 Posted October 17, 2020 1 hour ago, weepaws said: Golladay has avg five rec per game, at that pace in a 16 game season, he would have 80 rec, surpassing his highest mark. But he’s only played in 2 games... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eagles115 23 Posted October 17, 2020 No swift sucks 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,460 Posted October 18, 2020 7 hours ago, TimHauck said: But he’s only played in 2 games... Exactly. So hard to say then they need to feed him more , with only games. Correct, maybe. So I was stating the facts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedzoneMonster 102 Posted October 18, 2020 Looks like I may have been right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffkomlo 19 Posted October 18, 2020 20 hours ago, eagles115 said: No swift sucks NO HE DOESN"T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 403 Posted October 18, 2020 116 yards and two TDs, along with 3 catches... Pretty good day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njacinto 4 Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/17/2020 at 1:30 PM, eagles115 said: No swift sucks This post did NOT age well... and next time he posts something, I will definitely go against his opinion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,460 Posted October 19, 2020 Now let’s see if this is the norm. They need to give their best rb , that would be Swift, the ball, but his next game makes starting or sitting him a real tough decision, imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedzoneMonster 102 Posted October 19, 2020 6 hours ago, weepaws said: Now let’s see if this is the norm. They need to give their best rb , that would be Swift, the ball, but his next game makes starting or sitting him a real tough decision, imo. I totally agree. His usage next week vs ATL will be very telling. If he can get at least 15 total touches again we may have a solid RB2 in ppr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted October 19, 2020 I started him this week because Jacobs was on a bye. But he's back to the bench for me. AP is still overused so it makes Swift a huge gamble each week. Not sure why they drafted Swift if they are gonna run old man AP out there all game. There are no signs AP is being phased out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedzoneMonster 102 Posted October 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Kent said: I started him this week because Jacobs was on a bye. But he's back to the bench for me. AP is still overused so it makes Swift a huge gamble each week. Not sure why they drafted Swift if they are gonna run old man AP out there all game. There are no signs AP is being phased out. Don't get me wrong, I'd like to see one or two more games with Swift getting this much usage before I feel safe starting him with confidence, but wouldn't you consider this week's game "signs AP is being phased out"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,460 Posted October 19, 2020 No, I hope it’s ok to give an answer. I think it’s still a work in progress. I think next game will be more of the telling game. , so do you start Swift or not? Tough one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eagles115 23 Posted October 20, 2020 he still sucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted October 20, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 3:24 PM, RedzoneMonster said: Don't get me wrong, I'd like to see one or two more games with Swift getting this much usage before I feel safe starting him with confidence, but wouldn't you consider this week's game "signs AP is being phased out"? AP got 15 carries. That's not a sign of being phased out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 752 Posted October 23, 2020 I have David Johnson and Kenyan Drake, and am itching to swap one of them out for Swift. I'm thinking Swift might be the better play this week with time for the coaching staff to adjust strategy coming off the bye week.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedzoneMonster 102 Posted October 23, 2020 I am debating between Swift and Jackson (LAC) in my flex. If I KNEW Swift would get 15 touches for sure it would be an easy decision. Thinking I may go with the safer floor in Jackson vs JAX for one more week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,460 Posted October 23, 2020 If i owned Swift and if I had to start him I would, but if I had Jackson and DJ and Drake, I would sit him, I need to see what the Lions do with Swift one more time before I can trust starting him over three players that are Rbs1 one their respective teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 752 Posted October 23, 2020 I'm doing it, benching drake and rolling with swift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 752 Posted October 23, 2020 And I hope it turns into a must start for swift from here on out and choosing between drake and Johnson week to week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimHauck 1,800 Posted October 25, 2020 Swift to see “expanded role” Please don’t get injured though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AxeElf 787 Posted October 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, TimHauck said: Swift to see “expanded role” He gets to carry Adrian Peterson's jock strap this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 752 Posted October 25, 2020 Glad I started him and its early Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,460 Posted October 26, 2020 Lions did use him a little more then Peterson. Good sign for Swift owners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimHauck 1,800 Posted October 26, 2020 Did he get a long run called back or something? I could've sworn at one point I saw his point total higher then it dropped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedzoneMonster 102 Posted October 26, 2020 5 hours ago, TimHauck said: Did he get a long run called back or something? I could've sworn at one point I saw his point total higher then it dropped. I saw that too. No idea what happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites