The emerging rookie running back officially is inactive for the Lions’ Thanksgiving Day game against the Texans. Swift was listed as questionable after missing the previous week with a concussion.
His absence again paves the way for Adrian Peterson to start and Kerryon Johnson to split carries, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. It wasn’t a winning formula against the Panthers, as Detroit was shut out in Week 11 while held to 40 rushing yards. The Lions had scored at least 20 points in every other game this season, with Swift pacing the backfield with 4.7 yards per carry, six touchdowns and 31 receptions.
Detroit (4-6) will need to find that production elsewhere in a must-win situation as it concerns the playoffs.
Here’s other news, injuries and transactions we’re tracking on Thursday:
