The recognitions keep coming for Detroit Lions rookie running back D’Andre Swift. After being nominated for the FedEx Ground Player of Week 6 award, the young rookie is also up for Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week. Vote for him here!
Swift’s Week 6 performance speaks for itself. He led Lions running backs in snaps, was this week’s LionsWire top star, and headlined in our Stud and Duds. According to PFF, he also earned a grade of 72.0, narrowly missing out on landing in the Top 5 among Lions offensive players. Another fun tidbit, excluding offensive lineman, he was the Lions’ highest-graded pass blocker in Week 6.
Swift was able to capitalize on the increase in snaps this week, rushing for 116 yards with 8.3 yards per attempt clip. He was able to push it into the endzone twice and added three receptions for seven yards.
If you forget how masterful Swift was in Week 6, check out his highlight reel:
🔹14 carries
🔹116 yards
🔹2 TDsWatch all of @DAndreSwift's Week 6 touches. pic.twitter.com/rtECpLOhis
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 20, 2020
Below are the players Swift will be competing against for Rookie of the Week honors:
- Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: 9 recs, 166 yards, 2 TDs
- New York Giants LB Tae Crowder: 10 tackles, 43-yard FR for TD
- Atlanta Falcons CB A.J Terrell: 7 tackles, TFL, INT
- Kansas City Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire: 26 carries, 161 yards
