D’Andre Swift absolutely gashed our Seattle Seahawks defense, scoring three touchdowns on Monday Night Football in Week 8. The Chicago Bears running back found the end zone repeatedly against a tough Seahawks front, despite averaging just 2.6 yards per carry on his 27 rushes, which netted him 69 total yards. He also chipped in a pair of receptions for 10 yards.
The End Zone Machine Against Our D
Swift’s performance on Monday night marked his second game this season with three touchdowns. He ran hard, especially in the red zone, turning those short-yardage opportunities into major scores against our boys. His longest gain of the night was only seven yards, which really highlights how disciplined our defense was for most of the game, even if they couldn’t stop him from punching it in. It’s frustrating to see, especially when the Hawks were clearly trying to limit his big play potential.
The Hidden Cost of Volume
Now, here’s where it gets interesting, and frankly, a bit concerning for anyone banking on Swift long-term. With these three scores, Swift now leads the entire NFL with 10 rushing touchdowns, one more than Josh Allen. That’s a huge number, and it’s largely because he’s been asked to shoulder a massive load while Kyle Monangai works his way back from a toe injury. This heavy workload, especially against stout defenses like our own, raises serious questions. How much will Swift have left in the tank as the season wears on? The continuous pounding, even if it leads to touchdowns, casts some doubt over his long-term value.
Despite his incredible knack for finding the end zone, it’s fair to say Swift shouldn’t be viewed as more than an RB2. If you’ve got him on your roster, there’s some real merit in trying to sell high on the veteran before Monangai returns and potentially cuts into his carries and touchdown opportunities. It’s a classic situation: great production right now, but a cloudy future that could impact his overall impact down the stretch.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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