D’Andre Swift injury: What status means for Week 16 vs. Packers

The 10-4 Chicago Bears host the 9-4-1 Green Bay Packers as 1.5-point home underdogs this Saturday night.This matchup is huge for the NFC North title and playoff seeding. The Bears lost to the Packers in Green Bay just two weeks ago, but a win this week in Chicago would vault them right back up to the top of the division.

Chicago does have quite a few injury concerns. They’re already out two of their best receivers in Rome Odunze and Luther Burden and their starting running back, D’Andre Swift, is questionable. If he can play, it would be a boost to their chances.

D’Andre Swift injury updates

Game day update:D’Andre Swift is expected to play on Saturday, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Swift was limited all week with a groin injury, giving him a questionable tag for this matchup. The fact he got practice time in every day is good, but not getting a full practice in is worrisome. If I were a betting man, I’d probably put some down on him playing, but nothing is set in stone.

Fantasy football analysis

With Odunze and Burden out, the team could lean on the running game and could get the backs more involved in the passing game. It’s clear that if Swift can’t play, rookie Kyle Monangai is a must start in fantasy. But, if Swift does play, he’s been too good this season to not start. In that scenario, Monangai takes a hit, but should still be worth a flex spot in most leagues.