Who Should I Start? Mike Evans or D'Andre Swift

Friday, September 5, 8:52 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans missed three games last season and still was able to keep his 1,000-yard streak alive. Evans is Mr. Reliable and he has earned that title after 11 straight seasons with 1,000 receiving yards or more. Fantasy managers should expect Evans to continue having success in 2025. The Bucs are shorthanded at wideout to begin the season with Chris Godwin (ankle) and Jalen McMillan (neck) both out. That being said, Evans is expected to be leaned on heavily in the passing game. The Atlanta Falcons aren't known for their elite defense, so fantasy managers should be able to count on Evans as a WR1 for Week 1. There should be plenty of opportunities for the 32-year-old as he looks to make it 12 straight seasons with 1,000 receiving yards.

Tuesday, September 9, 9:31 AM

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift didn't have huge totals against the stout Vikings defense on Monday Night Football, but the good news for his fantasy value is that he was clearly still the featured back. He took 17 carries for 53 rushing yards, while no other running back received even one carry. Roschon Johnson (foot) was sidelined, and rookie Kyle Monangai only played nine snaps, getting one target and no carries. Swift had five targets and hauled in three catches for 12 yards, but he wasn't able to get into the end zone to put his fantasy production over the top. His role as the featured back is encouraging, though, for his value going forward. He and the Bears head to Detroit to face the Lions in Week 2, after Detroit allowed Josh Jacobs to take 19 carries for 66 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. Swift will be touchdown-dependent, but he's lined up for enough work to still be a starter in most standard leagues.