Fantasy Football Player Notes

D'Andre Swift has had a resurgent season as the RB18 in fantasy points per game. Since Week 13, he has averaged 17.3 touches and 96.5 total yards while splitting the red zone role with Kyle Monangai (each back has ten red zone rushing attempts). Among 48 qualifying backs, Swift ranks 13th in explosive run rate and 19th in missed tackle rate. Swift is a strong RB2 with RB1 upside. Since Week 12, the 49ers have allowed the third-highest explosive run rate, the third-highest rushing success rate, and the highest missed tackle rate.

Kyle Monangai has been a wonderful find for the Bears this season. The barbed wire tackle-breaking behemoth has averaged 15 touches and 78.3 total yards since Week 13. Since Week 13, Monangai has split the red zone rushing work with D'Andre Swift, with each back seeing ten red zone carries. Overall, among 48 qualifying backs, Monangai ranks 28th in explosive run rates and 14th in yards after contact per attempt. He should have nice flex, worthy work with RB2 upside. Since Week 12, the 49ers have allowed the third-highest explosive run rate, the third-highest rushing success rate, and the highest missed tackle rate.