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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Bijan Robinson vs D'Andre Swift

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Bijan Robinson is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 19.5 PPG and 2,298 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. D'Andre Swift (13.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Bijan Robinson as the starter and D'Andre Swift as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBAtlanta Falcons#3PPG LEADER

Bijan Robinson

PPG

19.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,478

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

820

Bye

Week 5

RBChicago Bears#16

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Bijan Robinson

D'Andre Swift

Head to Head

19.5 PPG13.2 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 at the position). D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bijan Robinson is producing at 89% of elite pace and D'Andre Swift at 60%. That ranking gap means Bijan Robinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bijan Robinson vs D'Andre Swift: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons) averaged 19.5 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring D'Andre Swift (Chicago Bears, 13.2 PPG) by 6.3 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Bijan Robinson carries a 6.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Bijan Robinson is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 79 targets into 820 yards, while D'Andre Swift profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1087 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Bijan Robinson carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 5 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Bijan Robinson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. D'Andre Swift is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bijan Robinson (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Bijan Robinson outscored D'Andre Swift by a projected 107 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bijan Robinson played 17 games in 2025 compared to D'Andre Swift's 16. That durability gap means Bijan Robinson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bijan Robinson scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Bijan Robinson caught 79 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 5 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatRobinsonSwift

PPG (Half-PPR)19.513.2

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)332211

Rushing Yards1,4781,087

Rush Yds/Game86.967.9

Rushing TDs79

Receptions7934

Receiving Yards820299

Targets10348

Total TDs1110

Age2427

Experience2 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Bijan Robinson holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.5 points per game. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bijan Robinson or D'Andre Swift in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 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 Bijan Robinson and D'Andre Swift average in 2025?▾

Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.3 points per game.

Do Bijan Robinson and D'Andre Swift share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Bijan Robinson and D'Andre Swift share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Bijan Robinson or D'Andre Swift a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bijan Robinson outscored D'Andre Swift by 6.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.