Wed 5/15 1:39 PMX
The Huddle
Matt Forte - Forte preparing for bigger receiving role[The Huddle: Wed 5/15 1:39 PM]
Matt Forte - Forte preparing for bigger receiving role
Source: The Huddle
Chicago Bears RB
Matt Forte is preparing for a bigger role in the passing game this season.
Huddle Up: Forte has always been a yardage hound; since entering the league only Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson, and Ray Rice have more yards from scrimmage. And Marc Trestman's WCO-based offense features plenty of throwing to the backs, which will play to Forte's... uh, forte. Just don't expect a bunch of touchdowns and you'll be fine.
Wed 5/15 10:39 AMX
Footballguys.com
Bears | Matt Forte preparing for bigger receiving role[Footballguys.com: Wed 5/15 10:39 AM]
Bears | Matt Forte preparing for bigger receiving role
Source: Footballguys.com
Chicago Bears RB
Matt Forte is preparing for a bigger role in the passing game this season.
Wed 5/15 5:08 AMX
Draft Sharks
Matt Forte expects increased role in passing game[Draft Sharks: Wed 5/15 5:08 AM]
Matt Forte expects increased role in passing game
Source: Draft Sharks
Bears RB Matt Forte caught a career-low 44 balls in 2012. He expects his role in the passing game to grow this year under new HC Marc Trestman. "I would expect (to be used more in the new offense)," Forte said. "Coach Trestman I think he said he watched a lot of film on me and has seen me run different routes. So we'll get back to catching the ball out of the backfield like we did the prior years." Forte also mentioned that he'll be split out wide in certain packages this year. Forte averaged 56 in his first 4 NFL seasons. Expect him to be back around that mark in 2013.
Tue 4/30 3:08 PMX
Roto Arcade
The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 1-2[Roto Arcade: Tue 4/30 3:08 PM]
The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 1-2
Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans
When Mr. Irrelevant, Justice Cunningham, had his name called Saturday, the fantasy football mock season officially got underway. To kick off Yahoo!'s festivities, we'll mock two rounds per day Tuesday-Friday (12-teams, PPR scoring) to help you get educated on which players will be valued/undervalued when the bulk of the draft season begins in August. Please declare a winner and/or express your general disdain for our 'stupidity' in the comments section below.
ROUND 1
Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings (PK1, RB1) – Is there even an argument for anyone else? Only a lunatic contrarian would veer away from the game's best back, coming off an all-time
Tue 4/30 2:53 PMX
Roto Arcade
The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, Rounds 1-2[Roto Arcade: Tue 4/30 2:53 PM]
The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, Rounds 1-2
Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans
When Mr. Irrelevant, Justice Cunningham, had his name called Saturday, the fantasy football mock season officially got underway. To kick off Yahoo!'s festivities, we'll mock two rounds per day Tuesday-Friday (12-teams, PPR scoring) to help you get educated on which players will be valued/undervalued when the bulk of the draft season begins in August. Please declare a winner and/or express your general disdain for our 'stupidity' in the comments section below.
ROUND 1
Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings (PK1, RB1) – Is there even an argument for anyone else? Only a lunatic contrarian would veer away from the game's best back, coming off an all-time
Sat 4/20 6:08 PMX
The Huddle
Evan Rodriguez - Evan Rodriguez worked at FB[The Huddle: Sat 4/20 6:08 PM]
Evan Rodriguez - Evan Rodriguez worked at FB
Source: The Huddle
Chicago Bears FB Evan Rodriguez worked exclusively at fullback during the team's minicamp this week. Tight end coach Andy Bischoff said the team could use Rodriguez in a hybrid role next season.
Huddle Up: With Brandon Marshall, Matt Forte, and Alshon Jeffery already staking claims to the ball, even a hybrid role isn't likely to generate much fantasy relevance for Rodriguez.
Tue 4/16 3:09 PMX
Draft Sharks
Matt Forte could be in for big year[Draft Sharks: Tue 4/16 3:09 PM]
Matt Forte could be in for big year
Source: Draft Sharks
The Chicago Sun-Times pegs Bears RB Matt Forte as the likely top beneficiary of HC Marc Trestman's arrival. When Trestman took over the CFL's Montreal Alouettes in 2008, RB receptions jumped from 45 to 104. Forte has ranked among the most productive receiving backs in the league since he arrived. And Trestman has already lauded all aspects of his game: "Matt has the entire scope and ability to be able to run all different kinds of runs with him, and you can make all the different kinds of throws to him. And he’s a willing blocker, which is critically important." Forte shouldn't make it out of the 1st 18 picks in any 2013 fantasy football draft.
Wed 4/10 4:08 PMX
The Huddle
Brandon Marshall - Brandon Marshall likes new offense[The Huddle: Wed 4/10 4:08 PM]
Brandon Marshall - Brandon Marshall likes new offense
Source: The Huddle
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall said he likes what he has seen so far from the team's offensive scheme under new head coach Marc Trestman. Marshall and TE Martellus Bennett convened at Marshall's home after receiving their new playbook on team-issued iPads. The two pulled different-colored pieces from board games, simulated some formations and plays, then quizzed one another. "Oh, my gosh, I'm in love with it," Marshall said. "Martellus and I sat down and went through the formational stuff and started challenging each other. It was exciting to go through, and it's pretty cool to have a partner." Marshall feels the scheme will spread the wealth around. "It's so stimulating and it gets everyone involved, and that's exciting to me,"
Wed 4/10 10:53 AMX
Footballguys.com
Bears | Brandon Marshall likes new offense[Footballguys.com: Wed 4/10 10:53 AM]
Bears | Brandon Marshall likes new offense
Source: Footballguys.com
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall said he likes what he has seen so far from the team's offensive scheme under new head coach Marc Trestman. Marshall and TE Martellus Bennett convened at Marshall's home after receiving their new playbook on team-issued iPads. The two pulled different-colored pieces from board games, simulated some formations and plays, then quizzed one another. 'Oh, my gosh, I'm in love with it,' Marshall said. 'Martellus and I sat down and went through the formational stuff and started challenging each other. It was exciting to go through, and it's pretty cool to have a partner.' Marshall feels the scheme will spread the wealth around. 'It's so stimulating and it gets everyone involved, and that's exciting to me,'
Thu 3/21 5:09 AMX
Draft Sharks
Matt Forte could see bigger role[Draft Sharks: Thu 3/21 5:09 AM]
Matt Forte could see bigger role
Source: Draft Sharks
New Bears HC Marc Trestman might be ready to increase RB Matt Forte's role beyond what it was last year. "He has a skill set that goes the whole spectrum of what you want in a running back," Trestman told the Chicago Tribune. The passing game provides the most obvious room for growth. Forte's 44 catches last year marked the lowest total in his 5 seasons. Of course, the Bears also signed free-agent TE Martellus Bennett. And Trestman added that he believes WR Alshon Jeffery is ready to start. Still, whether touches come on the ground or through the air, Forte seems poised to top last
Thu 1/31 1:08 AMX
Footballguys.com
Vikings | Jasper Brinkley could return[Footballguys.com: Thu 1/31 1:08 AM]
Vikings | Jasper Brinkley could return
Source: Footballguys.com
Impending free-agent LB Jasper Brinkley might be brought back at the right price, but he is unlikely to be counted upon as a three-down solution. He played 857 of 1,192 gradable snaps (77.5 percent), and the highlight of his season might have been forcing fumbles by Chicago Bears RB
Matt Forte, Houston Texans RB Arian Foster and Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson. However, he struggled against zone-read attacks, and he played in the base defense only for the first two weeks. He reportedly looked lost in the open field.
Wed 1/16 2:38 AMX
FFToday
Bears hire Marc Trestman[FFToday: Wed 1/16 2:38 AM]
Bears hire Marc Trestman
Source: FFToday
CFL coach also an accomplished NFL assistantThe Bears took a swing for the fences by naming Marc Trestman as the 14th head coach in team history. Trestman is a somewhat unconventional choice, having been out of the NFL for eight years. But he also is a proven winner, having won back-to-back Grey Cup championships as coach of the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League. In addition to having head coaching experience, Trestman is a quarterback guru who has spent most of his professional life coaching passers. Clearly, he is being brought to the Bears to get the most out of
Jay Cutler and whoever else lines up under center during
Tue 1/15 7:53 PMX
Fantasy Football Toolbox
Bears WR Brandon Marshall needs another hip surgery[Fantasy Football Toolbox: Tue 1/15 7:53 PM]
Bears WR Brandon Marshall needs another hip surgery
Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox
Michael C. Wright of ESPNChicago.com has been told by a league source that Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall needs arthroscopic hip surgery. No date has been set and which hip will be scoped wasn't specified, but the source referred to the operation as quot;nothing" and said it will keep Marshall out of action for "probably two weeks," which means he likely won't play in the Jan. 27 Pro Bowl. This will be Marshall's fourth hip surgery since March 2009. FANTASY ANALYSIS: The amount of issues with Marshall's hip is disconcerting, but he was one of the best players in football this season and won't be slowed for OTAs following a short recovery period. Marshall caught more touchdowns (11) than the rest of his team (10). His 118 catches were
Wed 1/9 11:08 PMX
Fantasy Football Xtreme
Early Top 200 for the 2013 Fantasy Football Season[Fantasy Football Xtreme: Wed 1/9 11:08 PM]
Early Top 200 for the 2013 Fantasy Football Season
Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by FFAdvantage
Here’s an early look at my Top 200 for the 2013 fantasy football season. There are a number of factors that will certainly be changing over the next several months so expect to see big changes. Use the comments section at the bottom of this article to tell me where you agree or disagree.
2013 Top 200
1. Adrian Peterson
2. Arian Foster
3. Calvin Johnson
4. CJ Spiller
5. Marshawn Lynch
6. Ray Rice
7. Jamaal Charles
8. Doug Martin
9. Aaron Rodgers
10. Tom Brady
11. AJ Green
12. LeSean McCoy
13. Trent Richardson
14. Drew Brees
15.
Fri 1/4 11:23 PMX
Roto Arcade
First Down: Reid, Kelly bring curiosity, fantasy value boosts[Roto Arcade: Fri 1/4 11:23 PM]
First Down: Reid, Kelly bring curiosity, fantasy value boosts
Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans
Earlier this week, Black Monday was a dark day for many familiar faces. In total, seven head coaches received their walking papers, including franchise mainstays Andy Reid, Lovie Smith, Norv Turner and Ken Whisenhunt. Other less tenured coaches, like Pat Shurmur and Chan Gailey, also failed to avoid the axe.
In an instant gratification society where it’s all about what you’ve done for me lately, sour seasons, especially over consecutive years, are intolerable in the NFL. With every overthrown pass, every botched snap, impatient fanbases grow increasingly hungry for Ws, desperate to watch their heros kiss the Lombardi Trophy.
Fantasy owners, particularly those in keeper leagues, are wired similarly. If
Mon 12/31 6:23 PMX
Roto Arcade
Championship Vinyl: A collection of Top-5 Lists[Roto Arcade: Mon 12/31 6:23 PM]
Championship Vinyl: A collection of Top-5 Lists
Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski
From a very early age I've always been a list-driven person. I probably checked out Phil Pepe's "The Sports Book of Lists" from my local library 8-10 times as a kid. And I loved the Top 5-driven theme of High Fidelity, a theme I'm going to shamelessly borrow in this exercise.
Keep in mind there's no preferred order with these Top 5 lists unless specifically noted, and also accept that this is one of the most subjective of undertakings. So you like different football players or music or movies than I do? It's all good. There's no problem. That's the fun of it, the disagreements.
Have a happy and safe New Year and we'll catch you on the
Sun 12/30 4:53 PMX
Footballguys.com
Bears | Matt Forte productive Week 17[Footballguys.com: Sun 12/30 4:53 PM]
Bears | Matt Forte productive Week 17
Source: Footballguys.com
Chicago Bears RB
Matt Forte rushed for 103 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries against the Detroit Lions in Week 17.
Sun 12/30 11:23 AMX
RotoWire.com NFL
Matt Forte: (Ankle) Active in Week 17[RotoWire.com NFL: Sun 12/30 11:23 AM]
Matt Forte: (Ankle) Active in Week 17
Source: RotoWire.com NFL
Matt Forte:
Forte (ankle) will play Sunday at Detroit, Albert Breer of NFL.com reports.
Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Sun 12/30 11:23 AMX
Fantasy Football Toolbox
Who's in and who's out of the early games in Week 17[Fantasy Football Toolbox: Sun 12/30 11:23 AM]
Who's in and who's out of the early games in Week 17
Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox
It's Week 17 and ... you're still playing for a championship? Wait, why? Haven't you learned your lesson by now? Week 17 always throws all kinds of wrenches into your fantasy team's best laid plans. That has been shown clearly this morning with the news that the Ravens are expected to hold Ray Rice out of today's game versus the Bengals. I'll be here all morning long giving you the latest updates on the actives and inactives in today's early games, keeping an eye on Roddy White, Chris Johnson, Hakeem Nicks and Johnathan Stewart. But next year, make sure your league finishes up by Week 16.
Players already ruled out for Week 17 include Trent Richardson, Brandon Weeden, Mike Wallace, Heath Miller, Nick Foles, Carson Palmer, Pierre Thomas and
Sun 12/30 10:38 AMX
Roto Arcade
First draft: Here’s a way-too-early 2013 fantasy football mock[Roto Arcade: Sun 12/30 10:38 AM]
First draft: Here’s a way-too-early 2013 fantasy football mock
Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens
So there may not be a worse time to draft a 2013 fantasy league than today, before the final week of the 2012 regular season has even kicked off. We still have dozens of injuries ahead, plus the usual off-season player movement and coaching changes. And then there's April's NFL Draft.
Thus, we begin this feature with an important warning: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.
It's fine for me to conduct a one-man 2013 mock in 2012, of course, because I'm a fully licensed fantasy professional. Ordinary citizens shouldn't think about drafting a league for another seven or eight months, however. Today's exercise is simply a guessing game, based on an incomplete picture of the league. It's theoretical fantasy football. But
Sun 12/30 9:08 AMX
FFToday
Matt Forte will play through pain[FFToday: Sun 12/30 9:08 AM]
Matt Forte will play through pain
Source: FFToday
AnkleChicago Bears running back
Matt Forte left University of Phoenix Stadium in a walking boot last Sunday. It didn't look promising, but
Forte has gotten very good at playing through pain.
Forte has sprained his right ankle three times this season. With the Bears in a must-win situation on Sunday against the Detroit Lions,
Forte has little choice but to gut it out again.
(
NFL.com)
FF Today's Take: Forte will gut it out on the field for the Bears but fantasy owners may not
Sat 12/29 11:08 PMX
The Huddle
Kahlil Bell - Bears' Bell could have increased role Sunday[The Huddle: Sat 12/29 11:08 PM]
Kahlil Bell - Bears' Bell could have increased role Sunday
Source: The Huddle
Chicago Bears RB Kahlil Bell could receive a bigger role in the
offense in Week 17 if RB Armando Allen (knee) is not able to play.
Huddle Up: Bell, who had 13 carries for 32 yards last week after rejoining the
Bears for Week 16, also figures to get some extra work spelling
starter Matt Forte, who dealing with an ankle sprain.
Fri 12/28 7:08 PMX
Roto Arcade
Status Wrap: Browns send the JV to Pittsburgh; Roddy White in limbo again[Roto Arcade: Fri 12/28 7:08 PM]
Status Wrap: Browns send the JV to Pittsburgh; Roddy White in limbo again
Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski
There's nothing major on the line when the Browns and Steelers meet up in Week 17, and Cleveland certainly isn't making the game a priority. Make sure you buy a scorecard on the way to Heinz Field; you might not recognize some of the visitors.
For starters, the Browns will have third-string quarterback Thaddeus Lewis under center. Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy are both battling shoulder injuries and won't be available. Lewis, a 25-year-old who piloted Duke from 2006-2009, has yet to throw a
Fri 12/28 6:38 PMX
The Huddle
Matt Forte - Matt Forte probable[The Huddle: Fri 12/28 6:38 PM]
Matt Forte - Matt Forte probable
Source: The Huddle
Chicago Bears RB
Matt Forte (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is probable for Week 17.
Huddle Up: Bears and Forte fantasy owners can breathe a sigh of relief after Forte injured his ankle last week. The Bears must win and need help to get into the playoffs, and doing it without their top two running backs would have severely increased the difficulty. Even so, Forte has had trouble scoring touchdowns this season; he is not a great fantasy option.
Fri 12/28 5:08 PMX
Draft Sharks
Matt Forte probable for Week 17[Draft Sharks: Fri 12/28 5:08 PM]
Matt Forte probable for Week 17
Source: Draft Sharks
Bears RB Matt Forte (ankle) put in a full practice on Friday and is listed as probable for Week 17. As he's been saying all week, Forte will play against the Lions on Sunday. And the full practice suggests that ankle won't be a major issue. We like Forte as a borderline RB1 for the season finale.
Fri 12/28 5:08 PMX
RotoWire.com NFL
Matt Forte: (Ankle) Probable Against DET[RotoWire.com NFL: Fri 12/28 5:08 PM]
Matt Forte: (Ankle) Probable Against DET
Source: RotoWire.com NFL
Matt Forte:
Forte (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against Detroit.
Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Fri 12/28 5:08 PMX
Footballguys.com
Bears | Matt Forte probable[Footballguys.com: Fri 12/28 5:08 PM]
Bears | Matt Forte probable
Source: Footballguys.com
Chicago Bears RB
Matt Forte (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is probable for Week 17.
Fri 12/28 2:53 PMX
Footballguys.com
Bears | Matt Forte has tried extreme measures[Footballguys.com: Fri 12/28 2:53 PM]
Bears | Matt Forte has tried extreme measures
Source: Footballguys.com
Chicago Bears RB
Matt Forte (ankle) said he has tried everything from a hyperbaric chamber to acupuncture to get his ankle right.
Thu 12/27 11:08 PMX
The Huddle
Matt Forte - Forte a limited practice participant[The Huddle: Thu 12/27 11:08 PM]
Matt Forte - Forte a limited practice participant
Source: The Huddle
Chicago Bears RB
Matt Forte (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Huddle Up: Thursday was a good step forward for Forte, who was unable to do anything at all in practice Wednesday. His fantasy owners need to see if the progression continues Friday.
Thu 12/27 6:38 PMX
Fantasy Football Toolbox
Bears RB Matt Forte back at practice Thursday[Fantasy Football Toolbox: Thu 12/27 6:38 PM]
Bears RB Matt Forte back at practice Thursday
Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox
Chicago Bears running back
Matt Forte returned to Thursday's practice as a limited participant. The former Tulane star was able to play last week on his bad ankle, gaining a total of 95 yards and scoring one TD, although his 13 total touches were his lowest total since Week 2.
Forte is listed as questionable for Week 17 and has re-aggravated this same injury numerous times. Barring a setback though, he is on track to play and Chicago will need as their playoff aspirations are not yet extinguished. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Forte's numbers are down slightly in 2012 when compared to what he has produced (when healthy) over the last two seasons. Micahel Bush did not eat up as many opportunities as many fantasy analysts and NFL insiders had expected.
Thu 12/27 6:08 PMX
Draft Sharks
Matt Forte returns to limited practice Thursday[Draft Sharks: Thu 12/27 6:08 PM]
Matt Forte returns to limited practice Thursday
Source: Draft Sharks
Bears RB Matt Forte (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. It's confirmation that he's on track to play against the Lions this weekend. It's unclear how that bum ankle will impact Forte's game though, so he carries more fantasy risk than usual.
Thu 12/27 5:38 PMX
Footballguys.com
Bears | Matt Forte limited[Footballguys.com: Thu 12/27 5:38 PM]
Bears | Matt Forte limited
Source: Footballguys.com
Chicago Bears RB
Matt Forte (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Thu 12/27 4:53 PMX
Rotoworld Football
Matt Forte back at Bears practice Thursday - Matt Forte | CHI[Rotoworld Football: Thu 12/27 4:53 PM]
Matt Forte back at Bears practice Thursday - Matt Forte | CHI
Source: Rotoworld Football
Matt Forte (ankle) returned to Bears practice Thursday, getting in a limited session.
Thu 12/27 4:23 PMX
Fantasy Football Toolbox
Week 17: Game Time Decisions - Injury Update[Fantasy Football Toolbox: Thu 12/27 4:23 PM]
Week 17: Game Time Decisions - Injury Update
Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox
We let you know the playing chances of the big name players who are injured. This week's picks include Michael Vick, Ahmad Bradshaw,
Matt Forte, Alex Green, and Randall Cobb.
Wed 12/26 10:23 PMX
RotoSynthesis
Rotowire Injury Analysis: Fantasy Football Week 16[RotoSynthesis: Wed 12/26 10:23 PM]
Rotowire Injury Analysis: Fantasy Football Week 16
Source: RotoSynthesis
Week 16 Injury Analysis report is here although I am pretty sure most of your fantasy seasons have come to an end and a champion has been crowned. However, there are some leagues that go until the very final week of the season although I personally am not a fan of these as it punishes teams who have players without a lot to play for in the final week. This information instead may serve useful in any sports bets you may want to make or just simply for your interest in reading about sports injuries.
Matt Forte: Forte was forced out of last weekend’s game with yet another ankle injury.....
Wed 12/26 5:23 PMX
Rotoworld Football
Matt Forte (ankle) doesn't practice Wednesday - Matt Forte | CHI[Rotoworld Football: Wed 12/26 5:23 PM]
Matt Forte (ankle) doesn't practice Wednesday - Matt Forte | CHI
Source: Rotoworld Football
Matt Forte (ankle) was held out of Wednesday's practice.
Wed 12/26 5:23 PMX
RotoWire.com NFL
Matt Forte: (Ankle) Did Not Practice Wednesday[RotoWire.com NFL: Wed 12/26 5:23 PM]
Matt Forte: (Ankle) Did Not Practice Wednesday
Source: RotoWire.com NFL
Matt Forte:
Forte (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Wed 12/26 5:23 PMX
Footballguys.com
Bears | Matt Forte misses practice[Footballguys.com: Wed 12/26 5:23 PM]
Bears | Matt Forte misses practice
Source: Footballguys.com
Chicago Bears RB
Matt Forte (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 26.
Wed 12/26 4:38 PMX
The Huddle
Matt Forte - Matt Forte remains optimistic[The Huddle: Wed 12/26 4:38 PM]
Matt Forte - Matt Forte remains optimistic
Source: The Huddle
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler said Wednesday, Dec. 26, RB
Matt Forte (ankle) appears to be walking around the team's facility fine and is optimistic he will play in Week 17.
Huddle Up: Forte has played through injury before, but not terribly effectively. Considering Khalil Bell was only brought back because of Michael Bush's injury, the Bears need all the help they can get in trying to reach the postseason. Whether or not Forte does anything for your fantasy team is a different matter, but the matchup isn't bad.
Wed 12/26 2:08 PMX
Draft Sharks
Matt Forte "optimistic" about Week 17[Draft Sharks: Wed 12/26 2:08 PM]
Matt Forte "optimistic" about Week 17
Source: Draft Sharks
Bears QB Jay Cutler confirmed that RB Matt Forte (ankle) is "optimistic he'll play" against the Lions this weekend. Cutler added that Forte is "walking around OK." We're expecting him to play in Sunday's must-win game, but Forte will be a risky RB2 on that bum ankle. He went for 100 total yards against Detroit earlier this season.
Wed 12/26 1:38 PMX
Footballguys.com
Bears | Matt Forte remains optimistic[Footballguys.com: Wed 12/26 1:38 PM]
Bears | Matt Forte remains optimistic
Source: Footballguys.com
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler said Wednesday, Dec. 26, RB
Matt Forte (ankle) appears to be walking around the team's facility fine and is optimistic he will play in Week 17.
Wed 12/26 1:08 PMX
Roto Arcade
Exit Interview: 2012, the year we all bowed down to the Purple Jesus[Roto Arcade: Wed 12/26 1:08 PM]
Exit Interview: 2012, the year we all bowed down to the Purple Jesus
Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans
In a year where quarterbacks were consistently front page news, most rushing attacks took a back seat, further damaging the position's once sterling reputation. Though new points sources emerged (e.g. Alfred Morris, Doug Martin and Trent Richardson) and Adrian Peterson, less than a year from major reconstructive knee surgery, posted the greatest single season, regardless of position, in NFL history, RBs collectively suffered yet again. Just 12 rushers averaged 12.0 fantasy points or better, down from 16 in 2012 and 17 in 2011. Suffice it to say, with certified workhorses the lone exception, RB remains a position in transition. Below is our recap of this season's RB
Tue 12/25 3:53 AMX
Fantasy Football Toolbox
Bears RB Matt Forte thinks he will be able to play vs. Lions[Fantasy Football Toolbox: Tue 12/25 3:53 AM]
Bears RB Matt Forte thinks he will be able to play vs. Lions
Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox
Despite re-reinjuring his right ankle during Sunday's win over the Cardinals, Bears running back
Matt Forte told the media Sunday night he thinks he will play this weekend in a must-win game for the Bears and their playoff chances.
quot;I can't see myself missing next week,"
Forte said. "... It's not the worst I've felt, but it's the third time, so it's getting a little aggravating."
FANTASY ANALYSIS: Kahlil Bell and Armando Allen would be called upon to pick up the slack if
Forte can't suit up, but you have to figure the Bears will give him every opportunity to do so. The Bears need a win and a Vikings loss to get into the playoffs -- unless you really think a Chicago tie is possible. Anyway,
Forte will probably sit out some practice
Mon 12/24 3:53 PMX
Footballguys.com
Bears | Harvey Unga could be added to roster[Footballguys.com: Mon 12/24 3:53 PM]
Bears | Harvey Unga could be added to roster
Source: Footballguys.com
The Chicago Bears could sign practice squad RB Harvey Unga to their active roster because of RB
Matt Forte's (ankle) injury.
Mon 12/24 9:23 AMX
Footballguys.com
Bears | Matt Forte expects to play[Footballguys.com: Mon 12/24 9:23 AM]
Bears | Matt Forte expects to play
Source: Footballguys.com
Chicago Bears RB
Matt Forte (ankle) said he expects to play in the team's Week 17 game.
Forte injured his right ankle for the third time this season in Week 16.
Mon 12/24 9:09 AMX
Draft Sharks
Matt Forte expects to play Week 17[Draft Sharks: Mon 12/24 9:09 AM]
Matt Forte expects to play Week 17
Source: Draft Sharks
Bears RB Matt Forte (ankle) expects to play in this week's regular season finale. “I can’t see myself missing next week,” he said. “It’s not the worst I’ve felt. But it’s the third time, so it’s getting a little aggravating.” Forte missed 1 game the first time he injured the ankle this season. But the second time, he returned the following week and posted 96 total yards and a score. We should get an update on his status later today. The Bears need to beat Detroit and have the Packers take down the Vikings to clinch a playoff spot.
Mon 12/24 12:53 AMX
Rotoworld Football Articles
Football Daily Dose: Week 16 Injury Roundup[Rotoworld Football Articles: Mon 12/24 12:53 AM]
Football Daily Dose: Week 16 Injury Roundup
Source: Rotoworld Football Articles
Matt Stroup looks at Sunday’s key NFL injuries, including updates on Arian Foster, Randall Cobb and
Matt Forte.
Mon 12/24 12:23 AMX
Footballguys.com
Bears | Matt Forte expects to play in Week 17[Footballguys.com: Mon 12/24 12:23 AM]
Bears | Matt Forte expects to play in Week 17
Source: Footballguys.com
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears RB
Matt Forte (ankle) said Sunday, Dec. 23, that despite being in a walking boot after the Week 16 game against the Arizona Cardinals, he expects to play in the regular season finale against the Detroit Lions. 'I can't see myself missing next week,'
Forte said.
Sun 12/23 11:53 PMX
Rotoworld Football
Forte expects to play in crucial Week 17 game - Matt Forte | CHI[Rotoworld Football: Sun 12/23 11:53 PM]
Forte expects to play in crucial Week 17 game - Matt Forte | CHI
Source: Rotoworld Football
Despite aggravating his right ankle injury in Sunday's win over Arizona,
Matt Forte told reporters afterwards that he expects to play in Week 17 at Detroit.
Sun 12/23 11:23 PMX
FFToday
Forte aggravates right ankle injury[FFToday: Sun 12/23 11:23 PM]
Forte aggravates right ankle injury
Source: FFToday
In walking boot following gameMatt Forte was having one of his strongest games, gaining 85 yards on 11 first-half carries, including a four-yard touchdown. But an opponent rolled on his ankle after a three-yard run early in the third quarter and
Forte left the game. He was in a walking boot after the game. That was important because the Bears had to re-insert Gabe Carimi at right tackle with Jonathan Scott (hamstring) out. Carimi, though, had a fine performance.
Forte initially injured his right ankle in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers, and he missed the next game against the St. Louis Rams. He said he was just starting to feel 100
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