D’Andre Swift’s Week 8 hinges on the late‑week ramp. Following a no‑practice on Wednesday with a groin issue, the Chicago Bears will set his status based on what he does and how he responds over the next 48 hours before they take on the Baltimore Ravens.
Latest On D’Andre Swift’s Injury Status 
Swift did not practice on Wednesday due to a groin injury. The issue isn’t new, as last week he was limited on Thursday and Friday, listed as questionable, and ultimately played Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. In that game, he handled 20 touches on a 54% snap share and produced 138 scrimmage yards with a rushing touchdown, the type of late‑week progression that typically aligns with clearance for game action.
He was limited in practice on Thursday, but a full session on Friday could help Swift’s chances of playing in Week 8.
Chicago continues to follow standard soft‑tissue protocol — rest early in the week, individual work to verify sprint speed and change‑of‑direction, then team reps once the medical staff signs off. Before assigning a weekend status, the club will also watch Swift’s post‑practice response (no tightness or setbacks).
D’Andre Swift in his last two games:
108 Rushing Yards + 7.71 YPC
124 Rushing Yards + 6.53 YPCSwift also has 81 receiving yards + 2 TDs.
Ben Johnson has UNLOCKED him. pic.twitter.com/9Aw1qpQSh0
— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) October 23, 2025
Depth planning remains in place if Swift’s ramp stalls. Chicago recently activated Travis Homer, who profiles as the trusted pass‑protection and two‑minute option and can stabilize third downs against Baltimore’s pressure looks. Any practice‑squad elevations would be announced with the final injury report and reflect how the staff wants to distribute early‑down and short‑yardage work behind Swift if needed.
Will Swift Play in Week 8 vs. Baltimore Ravens?
Swift’s participation on Friday will drive the call. A Thursday limited listing, followed by full work on Friday and a favorable post‑practice response, would mirror last week’s progression, which allowed him to play and handle a significant workload.
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Conversely, a second DNP or limited participation on Friday will increase the likelihood of a cautious designation.
The RBs with the highest explosive run rates in the NFL (min. 50 carries):
💨 Breece Hall, Jets – 13.1%
💨 D’Andre Swift, Bears – 12.4%
💨 Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks – 11.6%
💨 De’Von Achane, Dolphins – 11.2%
💨 Rico Dowdle, Panthers – 11.2%
💨 Jonathan Taylor, Colts – 10.7%… pic.twitter.com/KphiGUThyJ— PFSN (@PFSN365) October 23, 2025
The matchup demands clarity. Baltimore’s front compresses run lanes and leverages simulated pressure on money downs, making Chicago’s backfield usage and protection plans central to sustaining drives. The Bears’ unit currently ranks 14th in PFSN’s Offensive Impact metric.
If Swift is cleared, expect the Bears to lean into mixed personnel, using him on early‑down runs and screens while preserving pass‑pro roles in obvious passing situations. If he’s limited or ruled out, Chicago’s contingency emphasizes ball security, manageable third downs, and protection packages that keep the quarterback clean while distributing touches among available backs and short‑area targets.
Chicago will finalize the injury report after Friday’s practice and set Swift’s game designation (questionable/doubtful/out) based on medical sign‑off and on‑field benchmarks. Until then, the club’s day-to-day posture is tied to the ramp, not the calendar.
