Who Should I Start? D'Andre Swift or J.J. McCarthy

Thursday, October 30, 3:23 PM

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (groin) has yet to practice this week and missed a second straight practice on Thursday due to a groin injury that he's been battling. Swift has played through a groin injury for the last couple of weeks, but he hasn't had two straight missed practices to begin the week, which means he could finally be in danger of missing a game this Sunday versus the Cincinnati Bengals. Fantasy managers looking for RB help should immediately run to the waiver wire and see if rookie Kyle Monangai is available, as he would likely take on lead-back duties for the Bears this weekend if Swift is out or limited at all. The 26-year-old Swift has been a must-start RB in fantasy this year as the focal point of Chicago's offense, but his status is in peril this week. In addition to Swift not practicing yet this week, RB Roschon Johnson (back) also has two straight DNPs.

Wednesday, October 29, 4:56 PM

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) will have a full week to prepare before returning as the starter for Week 9 against the Detroit Lions, according to Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune. McCarthy is expected to step back in as Minnesota's starting quarterback for the first time since Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, when he suffered a high-ankle sprain that caused him to miss five games. The 2024 first-round pick struggled to adjust to the speed of the NFL in his first two games, completing 24 of 41 pass attempts for 301 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions to go with nine sacks taken. The 22-year-old will have plenty of growing pains after missing all of his rookie year with a knee injury, but head coach Kevin O'Connell has expressed confidence in him as their starter going forward. It's a tough spot to make his return, with a hostile road environment awaiting in Detroit for Week 9.