Bears RB D’Andre Swift Cleared From Hip Injury List—Fantasy Stock Soars Ahead of Week-12 Clash vs. Steelers

H2: Latest D’Andre Swift Injury Update Ahead of Bears vs. Steelers Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift practiced in full this week despite a hip issue and carries no injury designation for Sunday’s Week 12 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fantasy managers and Bears fans can breathe easier knowing the 25-year-old will remain the focal point of Ben Johnson’s ground attack. H2: Why Swift’s Status Matters in Week 12 Chicago enters the contest at 7-3 after ripping off seven wins in eight games, and the offense is built around balancing Caleb Williams’ explosive arm with Swift’s versatility. When Swift sees 15+ touches, the Bears average 27.4 points—versus just 19.1 when he’s below that threshold. Against a Steelers front surrendering 4.6 yards per carry, a healthy Swift could be the difference between maintaining NFC North supremacy and slipping into the wild-card scrum. H2: Breaking Down Swift’s 2025 Surge • Rushing: 134 carries, 634 yards (4.7 YPC), 4 TDs • Receiving: 23 receptions, 210 yards, 1 TD Those numbers already surpass his 2024 totals and rank fifth among NFL running backs in yards after contact, showcasing the burst that made him a second-round pick. Swift’s 15.7 percent target share since Week 6 also cements him as a high-floor PPR asset. H2: What Happened in the First Half vs. Pittsburgh? Swift started slowly in Sunday’s game, logging just six carries for 12 yards and losing a first-half fumble before the Bears shifted to a pass-heavy script. Coaches reiterated post-game that the benching rumors were overblown; the game plan simply evolved once Chicago fell behind 21-17. H2: Fantasy Football Outlook 1. Volume Rebound: With no injury designation, expect 18-22 touches. 2. Red-Zone Trust: Swift owns 42 percent of Chicago’s carries inside the 10. 3. Receiving Upside: Pittsburgh has allowed the sixth-most RB receptions (67). Projection: 96 total yards, 1 TD—firm RB1 territory in all formats. H2: Betting Angle Chicago is a 4.5-point home favorite. When Swift scores, the Bears are 5-0 against the spread this season. A Swift anytime-TD prop (-105) offers value given his 33 percent TD rate on red-zone touches. H2: Bottom Line All signs point to D’Andre Swift suiting up and handling his regular workload in a pivotal Week 12 showdown. If he capitalizes on a vulnerable Steelers run defense, Chicago’s playoff push—and fantasy championships—will run straight through No. 4.