Fantasy Football Player Notes

Last week, Swift retook his lead back role with a 60.9% snap share, a 51.2% route share, and a 22.2% target share. He led the way with two red zone rushing attempts, 18 touches, and 98 total yards. Swift is the RB11 in fantasy points per game, ranking 16th in opportunity share and 13th in red zone touches. Among 64 qualifying backs, Swift ranks 12th in explosive run rate and 23rd in missed tackle rate. Swift should have another strong week. Since Week 6, Minnesota has allowed the 12th-most rushing yards per game, the 12th-highest missed tackle rate, and ranked 16th in stuff rate.

Last week, Kyle Monangai returned to being the 1B in the backfield with a 39.1% snap rate, a 34.1% route share, and a 2.8% target share. He did have one red zone rushing attempt, which he converted into a touchdown, finishing with seven touches and 28 total yards. Monangai is a touchdown-dependent flex play this week. Since Week 6, Minnesota has allowed the 12th-most rushing yards per game, the 12th-highest missed tackle rate, and ranked 16th in stuff rate.