Lions HC Dan Campbell told reporters to expect more RB D'Andre Swift going forward, saying the team was cautious because of injury.

Related Player: Jamaal Williams

Swift has played well with the snaps he has been given and has been utilized as a runner and pass catcher. Swift is the #6 RB in 4for4's half-point PPR rankings for Week 4.

Lions RBs D'Andre Swift (groin) and Jamaal Williams (chest) were limited Friday according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Neither is considered an issue ahead of Monday's game against Green Bay.

The only way to feel good about either popping up on the injury report is if they're set to play Monday without an injury designation.

Lions RB Jamaal Williams will reportedly be the starter at running back against the 49ers, while D’Andre Swift will be limited.

Tom Pelissero notes the limited role on passing down for Swift simply stems from his limited practice time during the week and is nothing disciplinary. The Lions reportedly love what they have in Williams and he is expected to carry the load against the 49ers. Swift gets a downgrade for Week 1 but it’s a tough matchup regardless against what should be a very good 49ers defense, even with Javon Kinlaw inactive.

Lions coach Dan Campbell said on 97.1 The Ticket this morning that RB D'Andre Swift (and DL Michael Brockers) will be ready to go Week 1.

Related players: Jamaal Williams

Swift did not play this preseason because of a groin injury and several Lions coaches have said they were worried about his early season workload, Birkett went on to say. He added that always seemed like a nudge to get and keep him on the field. It remains to be seen what Swift's workload will be, but it's very likely Williams will also have a role.

Lions running back D'Andre Swift has been struggling with a groin injury, and it’s unclear how soon he’ll be back to 100 percent.

Detroit head coach Dan Campbell told reporters today that he’s concerned about Swift’s ability to get himself in football shape by Week 1.

Related players: Jamaal Williams

The story went on to say Campbell has said he’d love to see the Lions’ offense use Swift and Williams the way the Saints used Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram when they were teammates and Campbell was an assistant coach in New Orleans. But if Swift isn’t ready to go Week 1, Williams would be the bell cow. Williams could have had stand alone value even with Swift in the lineup, so he's worth targeting in upcoming drafts.

The Detroit Lions spent a lot of their offseason trying to build a viable running game. Now with training camp headed for the home stretch, they’re finally about to get a look at it.

Starting running back D’Andre Swift is expected to return to practice on Tuesday evening, according to head coach Dan Campbell.

Related players: Jamaal Williams

Swift has been slowed by a sore groin that has held him out of the majority of team drills during camp, the story said. Williams, the former Packers running back who signed a two-year deal with Detroit this offseason, has repped as the No. 1 running back for the majority of camp. He’s looked good doing it too, the story sent on to say. Williams should still have a significant role this year.

Add running back to the positions that have been hit by the bug as well, after rookie Jermar Jefferson left practice on Monday with a leg injury. D’Andre Swift also has missed significant practice time while nursing a sore groin.

Related players: Jamaal Williams

The story said it's a big blow for Jefferson, who has been having a nice camp and figured to play a large role in the preseason opener on Friday against Buffalo. As for Swift, the story said he’s suited up almost every day, but rarely has participated in seven-on-seven or 11-on-11 work. That's left Williams as the main back for the Lions.

Former #Packers RB Jamaal Williams is signing a two-year deal worth up to $7.5 million with the #Lions, per source.

Jamaal Williams will be a nice backup to D'Andre Swift, and should be involved on passing downs. With the lack of receiving options currently in Detroit, there could be some decent work in that regard.

A.J. Dillon should have a bigger role in Green Bay's backfield next year since Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams are set to be free agents after this season. The Packers (12-3) already gave lucrative extensions to defensive tackle Kenny Clark and offensive tackle David Bakhtiari, so it's hard to imagine they'll be able to keep both Jones and Williams.

The story added Dillon could even see more time during the Packers playoff run, which could hurt the fantasy value of Jones and Williams, perhaps especially Williams who is dealing with an injury but has been the change of pace back to Jones most of this season. It seems like there is a good chance one of Jones or Williams will be playing somewhere else next season, giving Dillon a much bigger role in 2021 with the Pack.