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D’Andre Swift Wins FedEx Ground Player of the Week After 125-Yard Game

Voters recognized his 125-yard breakout that powered Chicago to 281 rushing yards against Philadelphia.

Overview

  • Chicago beat the Eagles 24-15 on Friday, with Swift scoring once on 18 carries.
  • Rookie Kyle Monangai added 130 yards, making the first Bears duo with 100 rushing yards apiece since Walter Payton and Matt Suhey in 1985, per StatHead.
  • Packers quarterback Jordan Love took the Air honor for throwing 234 yards and four touchdowns versus Detroit on Thanksgiving.
  • Chicago visits Green Bay on Sunday at Lambeau Field, pitting the week’s Ground and Air honorees against each other.
  • Swift topped De’Vone Achane and Bijan Robinson for the award and now sits at 774 rushing yards and five touchdowns in 11 games, plus 25 catches for 237 yards and a score.