07-Nov-2009 13:52pm
 
Matt Forte
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#22 Matt Forte
 Pos: Running Back
NFL Team: CHI
Injury: OK
Experience: 2
College: Tulane
Height: 74
Weight: 216
Born: 12/10/1985
 Year  Tm  Gm  Rush  Yds  TDs  Fum  Catch  Yds  TDs 
PROJCHI131210584673
2008CHI16315123181644844
SUMMARY
Running Back Rank: #4   
Overall: #4


Forte had a monster rookie season, accounting for much of the Bears offense throughout the year. He had over 1,700 total yards and 12 touchdowns. Forte had double-digit carries in every game and enjoyed three 100-yard games. He also had a whopping 63 receptions. The Bears want to reel back his workload a little this season, but Forte should still get plenty of chances in their offense. Forte is capable of breaking a long run or churning out tough yards between the tackle or even catch the ball out of the backfield. Forte is a big back, a back that runs hard every carry. He doesn't have great moves, but is better at churning out the tough yards and making plays out of the backfield.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
Forte moves from questionable No. 2 back to elite back for the '09 season. He is a top-five pick after a breakout rookie campaign. Forte has great total yardage potential and is a top receiver at the running back spot. An increase in yardage is very possible with Forte this season as he gets used to running in the NFL ? 2,000 total yards is possible. He won't last past the fifth pick in your draft, especially with Jay Cutler arriving and making the entire Bears offense better.
The Associated Press reports Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte had 15 carries for 23 rushing yards and five receptions for 37 receiving yards Week 6.
Fantasy Impact: Forte is having a disappointing season so far. The Bears just can't get anything going on the ground.
Source: KFFL.com
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as probable for Week 4 and is expected to play.
Fantasy Impact: His knee shouldn't be an issue this week.
Source: KFFL.com
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 1, and is expected to start in Week 4.
Fantasy Impact: Forte should be just fine for the Week 4 game.
Source: KFFL.com
CBSSports.com reports Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Fantasy Impact: Forte doesn't expect to miss this week's game because of the injury.
Source: KFFL.com
Mike Mulligan, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte has just 84 yards rushing through two games despite being tied for seventh in the NFL in carries with 38.
Fantasy Impact: Forte is off to a terrible start. Consider him a good buy-low candidate. He will get better.
Source: KFFL.com
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte saw his first action of the preseason Saturday, Aug. 22, rushing nine times for 58 yards and a touchdown. He also had one reception for nine yards against the New York Giants.
Fantasy Impact: Forte looked as good as ever and seems setup for a solid sophomore campaign.
Source: KFFL.com
CBSSports.com reports Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (hamstring) took a few rare runs in goal-line and short-yardage drills during practice Monday, Aug. 10. The team is showing more confidence in the hamstring Forte pulled back during offseason workouts.
Source: KFFL.com
Bob LeGere, of the Daily Herald, reports Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner said RB Matt Forte is 100 percent, but the team is being cautious with him during practices so he does not re-injure his hamstring.
Source: KFFL.com
Jeff Dickerson, of ESPNChicago.com, reports Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner hinted at the potential of using RBs Matt Forte and Kevin Smith in the same backfield together this year.
Source: KFFL.com
Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears RBs coach Tim Spencer said he would like to see second-year RB Matt Forte improve on his yards per carry and yards per catch. Spencer believes both will improve for Forte this season. Spencer said he is not concerned about a sophomore slump. 'He's going to do well,' Spencer added. 'We have some new players and we've improved on our offensive line. I see no reason why Matt shouldn't improve this season.'
Source: KFFL.com
2009 Draft Guide - Running Backs
 # 1  Adrian PetersonMIN  
 # 2  Maurice Jones-DrewJAC Hot
 # 3  Michael TurnerATL  
 # 4  Matt ForteCHI Hot
 # 5  DeAngelo WilliamsCAR  
 # 6  Steven JacksonSTL  
 # 7  LaDainian TomlinsonSDG  
 # 8  Chris JohnsonTEN  
 # 9  Steve SlatonHOU  
 # 10  Frank GoreSFO  
 # 11  Brian WestbrookPHI Injury Concern
 # 12  Clinton PortisWAS  
 # 13  Ronnie BrownMIA  
 # 14  Brandon JacobsNYG  
 # 15  Marion BarberDAL  
 # 16  Kevin SmithDET  
 # 17  Ryan GrantGNB  
 # 18  Darren McFaddenOAK Hot
 # 19  Joseph AddaiIND Cold
 # 20  Thomas JonesNYJ  
 # 21  Knowshon MorenoDEN  
 # 22  Willie ParkerPIT  
 # 23  Marshawn LynchBUF  
 # 24  Reggie BushNOR  
 # 25  Ray RiceBAL Hot
 # 26  Larry JohnsonKAN  
 # 27  Chris WellsARI  
 # 28  LenDale WhiteTEN  
 # 29  Pierre ThomasNOR Sleeper
 # 30  Cedric BensonCIN  
 # 31  Jamal LewisCLE  
 # 32  Jonathan StewartCAR  
 # 33  Earnest GrahamTAM  
 # 34  Darren SprolesSDG  
 # 35  Derrick WardTAM  
 # 36  Felix JonesDAL  
 # 37  Laurence MaroneyNWE  
 # 38  LeSean McCoyPHI Sleeper
 # 39  Willis McGaheeBAL Injury Concern
 # 40  Julius JonesSEA  
 # 41  Tim HightowerARI  
 # 42  Donald BrownIND  
 # 43  Glen CoffeeSFO  
 # 44  Leon WashingtonNYJ  
 # 45  Ricky WilliamsMIA  
 # 46  Jerious NorwoodATL  
 # 47  Correll BuckhalterDEN  
 # 48  Ahmad BradshawNYG Sleeper
 # 49  Sammy MorrisNWE  
 # 50  Chester TaylorMIN  
 # 51  Rashard MendenhallPIT  
 # 52  Shonn GreeneNYJ  
 # 53  Fred JacksonBUF  
 # 54  Jamaal CharlesKAN  
 # 55  Le'Ron McClainBAL  
 # 56  Justin FargasOAK  
 # 57  Edgerrin JamesSEA  
 # 58  Michael BushOAK  
 # 59  Brandon JacksonGNB  
 # 60  James DavisCLE Hot
 # 61  Mewelde MoorePIT  
 # 62  Carnell WilliamsTAM Injury Concern
 # 63  Peyton HillisDEN  
 # 64  Fred TaylorNWE  
 # 65  Mike BellNOR Hot
 # 66  Maurice MorrisDET  
 # 67  Tashard ChoiceDAL  
 # 68  Jerome HarrisonCLE  
 # 69  Kevin FaulkNWE  
 # 70  Michael PittmanDEN  
 # 71  LaMont JordanDEN  
 # 72  Ladell BettsWAS  
 # 73  Jacob HesterSDG  
 # 74  Danny WareNYG  
 # 75  Javon RingerTEN  
 # 76  Gary RussellOAK  
 # 77  T.J. DuckettSEA Cold
 # 78  BenJarvus Green-EllisNWE  
 # 79  Mike GoodsonCAR  
 # 80  Gartrell JohnsonNYG  
 # 81  Deuce McAllisterNOR  
 # 82  Aaron BrownDET  
 # 83  Kolby SmithKAN  
 # 84  Jason WrightARI  
 # 85  Reuben DroughnsNYG  
 # 86  Rudi JohnsonDET  
 # 87  Andre HallHOU  
 # 88  DeShawn WynnGNB  
 # 89  Adrian PetersonCHI  
 # 90  Brian LeonardCIN  
 # 91  Dominic RhodesBUF Cold
 # 92  Garrett WolfeCHI  
 # 93  Tatum BellDEN  
 # 94  Bernard ScottCIN  
 # 95  Michael BennettSDG  
 # 96  Kenneth DarbySTL  
 # 97  Brian CalhounDET  
 # 98  Patrick CobbsMIA  
 # 99  Michael RobinsonSFO  
 # 100  Warrick DunnTAM  
 # 101  Leonard WeaverPHI  
 # 102  Selvin YoungDEN  
 # 103  DeShaun FosterSFO  
 # 104  Ryan TorainDEN Injury Concern
 # 105  Chris PerryCIN  
 # 106  Najeh DavenportIND  
 # 107  LaRod Stephens-HowlingARI  
 # 108  Chris BrownHOU Injury Concern
 # 109  Kenny WatsonCIN  
 # 110  Maurice HicksMIN  
 # 111  Greg JonesJAC  
 # 112  J.J. ArringtonDEN  
 # 113  Ahman GreenGNB  
 # 114  Aaron SteckerATL  
 # 115  Lorenzo BookerPHI  
 # 116  Javarris WilliamsKAN  
 # 117  Fui VakapunaCIN  
 # 118  Cedric PeermanDET  
 # 119  Heath EvansNOR  
 # 120  Rashad JenningsJAC  
 # 121  Ryan MoatsHOU  
 # 122  Shaun AlexanderWAS  
 # 123  Andre BrownNYG Injury Concern
 # 124  Antonio PittmanSTL Cold
 # 125  Jason SnellingATL  
 # 126  Chris TaylorNWE  
 # 127  Mike HartIND  
 # 128  Samkon GadoSTL  
 # 129  Jesse ChatmanNYJ  
 # 130  Thomas BrownATL  
 # 131  Chris HenryHOU  
 # 132  Chris OgbonnayaSTL  
 # 133  Chauncey WashingtonDAL  
 # 134  DeDe DorseyCIN  
 # 135  Justin ForsettSEA  
 # 136  Ahmard HallTEN  
 # 137  Kevin JonesCHI Injury Concern
 # 138  Xavier OmonBUF  
 # 139  Owen SchmittSEA  

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