2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#22 Matt Forte
		Pos: Running Back NFL Team: CHI Injury: Probable Injury Type: ankle		Experience: 5 College: Tulane Height: 74 Weight: 218 Born: 12/10/1985

Year	Tm	Gm	Rush	Yds	TDs	Fum	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt
PROJ	CHI	16	242	1142	5		56	533	1	0
2011	CHI	12	204	999	3	2	52	490	1	76
2010	CHI	16	237	1069	6	2	51	547	3	70
2009	CHI	16	258	929	4	3	57	471	0	72
2008	CHI	16	315	1231	8	1	64	484	4	-

Summary

Running Back Rank: #15All Players: #25

Forte was enjoying his best season as a pro before a knee injury cut short his season. He missed the last four games of the year but was able to play in the Pro Bowl after the season was over, showing you his knee injury wasn't very serious. He'll be fine going forward. Despite missing four games, Forte still almost ran for 1,000 yards (997). He averaged a career-best 4.9 yards per carry and had his second best receiving total (490). Forte had nearly 1,500 total yards, averaging 123.9 total yards per game. He was a consistent force in the Bears' offense. Forte could get a lot of touches this season with Mike Tice calling plays. He is a more run-oriented play caller than Mike Martz, which should benefit Forte. But Michael Bush is around, which will take some work away from Forte, including maybe the goal-line carries. Forte has 1,000-yard seasons two of four in the NFL. He also has at least 50 receptions every season as a pro. Forte has double-digit touchdowns just once, though, and averages seven per season. He hasn't gotten a ton of goal-line chances, which could be the case this season as well. Forte has good size and runs hard. He isn't a huge big-play back but will make the occasional big play. He'll churn out some tough yards and make a lot of plays out of the backfield as a receiver. Forte is a solid overall NFL back.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Forte is a good late first-round or early second-round pick. The touchdowns are the one thing holding him back from being an elite back. But his yardage totals will be among the best, finishing with around 1,800 or 1,900 total yards. He is just hitting his stride as an NFL back, which is encouraging for fantasy teams.

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Notes

May 15 10:33 am

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte is preparing for a bigger role in the passing game this season.
Fantasy Impact: Forte has a little more total yardage potential this season in an offense that could get him the ball a little more.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 30 04:52 pm

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte rushed for 103 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries against the Detroit Lions in Week 17.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 30 11:52 am

Forte is active for Week 17.

Dec 28 04:52 pm

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is probable for Week 17.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 28 02:52 pm

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (ankle) said he has tried everything from a hyperbaric chamber to acupuncture to get his ankle right.
Fantasy Impact: Forte is expected to be healthy enough to start the Week 17 game.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 27 05:32 pm

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Fantasy Impact: Forte is trending towards being active for Week 17.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 26 05:23 pm

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 26.
Fantasy Impact: Forte seems to have a decent chance to play but nothing is certain right now.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 26 01:23 pm

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.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 24 09:12 am

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.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 24 12:23 am

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.
Source: KFFL.com

Running Backs

	#1	A. Peterson	MIN	5
	#2	Arian Foster	HOU	8
	#3	Doug Martin	TAM	5
	#4	LeSean McCoy	PHI	12
	#5	Ray Rice	BAL	8
	#6	T. Richardson	CLE	10
	#7	C.J. Spiller	BUF	12
	#8	M. Lynch	SEA	12
	#9	J. Charles	KAN	10
	#10	Alfred Morris	WAS	5
	#11	D. Murray	DAL	11
	#12	S. Jackson	ATL	6
	#13	Stevan Ridley	NWE	10
	#14	Chris Johnson	TEN	8
	#15	Matt Forte	CHI	8
	#16	M. Jones-Drew	JAC	9
	#17	Reggie Bush	DET	9
	#18	Lamar Miller	MIA	6
	#19	D. McFadden	OAK	7
	#20	David Wilson	NYG	9
	#21	Frank Gore	SFO	9
	#22	Ryan Mathews	SDG	8
	#23	D. Sproles	NOR	7
	#24	Le'Veon Bell	PIT	5
	#25	R. Mendenhall	ARI	9
	#26	Vick Ballard	IND	8
	#27	B. Green-Ellis	CIN	12
	#28	Eddie Lacy	GNB	4
	#29	J. Stewart	CAR	4
	#30	W. McGahee	DEN	9
	#31	Andre Brown	NYG	9
	#32	Mark Ingram	NOR	7
	#33	Chris Ivory	NYJ	10
	#34	D. Richardson	STL	11
	#35	Fred Jackson	BUF	12
	#36	Montee Ball	DEN	9
	#37	M. Leshoure	DET	9
	#38	Isaiah Pead	STL	11
	#39	G. Bernard	CIN	12
	#40	L. James	SFO	9
	#41	Shane Vereen	NWE	10
	#42	D. Williams	CAR	4
	#43	Ryan Williams	ARI	9
	#44	Shonn Greene	TEN	8
	#45	R. Hillman	DEN	9
	#46	Ben Tate	HOU	8
	#47	J. Dwyer	PIT	5
	#48	M. Turner	ATL	6
	#49	Bilal Powell	NYJ	10
	#50	D. Woodhead	SDG	8
	#51	J. Rodgers	ATL	6
	#52	A. Bradshaw	NYG	9
	#53	Bryce Brown	PHI	12
	#54	B. Pierce	BAL	8
	#55	Joique Bell	DET	9
	#56	K. Moreno	DEN	9
	#57	Robert Turbin	SEA	12
	#58	Donald Brown	IND	8
	#59	Michael Bush	CHI	8
	#60	Peyton Hillis	KAN	10
	#61	Pierre Thomas	NOR	7
	#62	Chris Wells	ARI	9
	#63	M. Lattimore	SFO	9
	#64	Toby Gerhart	MIN	5
	#65	Mike Tolbert	CAR	4
	#66	Roy Helu	WAS	5
	#67	Evan Royster	WAS	5
	#68	Zac Stacy	STL	11
	#69	Isaac Redman	PIT	5
	#70	K. Hunter	SFO	9
	#71	C. Michael	SEA	12
	#72	J. Franklin	GNB	4
	#73	B. Bolden	NWE	10
	#74	Knile Davis	KAN	10
	#75	L. Blount	NWE	10
	#76	DuJuan Harris	GNB	4
	#77	S. Taylor	ARI	9
	#78	Alex Green	GNB	4
	#79	Cedric Benson	GNB	4
	#80	L. Stephens-Howling	PIT	5
	#81	M. Gillislee	MIA	6
	#82	D. Robinson	JAC	9
	#83	J. Snelling	ATL	6
	#84	E. Rodriguez	CHI	8
	#85	James Starks	GNB	4
	#86	Joseph Randle	DAL	11
	#87	Joe McKnight	NYJ	10
	#88	Dion Lewis	CLE	10
	#89	A. Ellington	ARI	9
	#90	Kevin Smith	DET	9
	#91	Javon Ringer	TEN	8
	#92	Kenjon Barner	CAR	4
	#93	R. Jennings	OAK	7
	#94	Delone Carter	IND	8
	#95	C. Thompson	WAS	5
	#96	M. Hardesty	CLE	10
	#97	L. Murray	OAK	7
	#98	John Kuhn	GNB	4
	#99	Ronnie Brown	SDG	8
	#100	Felix Jones	PHI	12
	#101	T. Choice	BUF	12
	#102	Daniel Thomas	MIA	6
	#103	J. Forsett	JAC	9
	#104	Taiwan Jones	OAK	7
	#105	Jawan Jamison	WAS	5
	#106	Jamie Harper	TEN	8
	#107	Lex Hilliard	NYJ	10
	#108	Theo Riddick	DET	9
	#109	B. Jackson	CLE	10
	#110	Kyle Juszczyk	BAL	8
	#111	L. McClain	SDG	8
	#112	K. Williams	IND	8
	#113	L. Washington	NWE	10
	#114	Rex Burkhead	CIN	12
	#115	Da'Rel Scott	NYG	9
	#116	Mike James	TAM	5
	#117	Alfonso Smith	ARI	9
	#118	Chris Rainey	PIT	5
	#119	T. Ganaway	STL	11
	#120	Brian Leonard	TAM	5
	#121	Michael Cox	NYG	9
	#122	Mewelde Moore	IND	8
	#123	Cyrus Gray	KAN	10
	#124	Anthony Dixon	SFO	9
	#125	Jacob Hester	DEN	9
	#126	Dan Herron	CIN	12
	#127	Jahvid Best	DET	9
	#128	Michael Smith	TAM	5
	#129	Danny Ware	TAM	5
	#130	Spencer Ware	SEA	12
	#131	Tommy Bohanon	NYJ	10
	#132	Brad Smelley	CLE	10
	#133	Ryan Grant	GNB	4
	#134	Edwin Baker	SDG	8
	#135	Jordan Todman	JAC	9
	#136	K. Williams	WAS	5
	#137	Braden Wilson	KAN	10
	#138	Anthony Allen	BAL	8
	#139	Jalen Parmele	TEN	8
	#140	Tim Hightower	WAS	5
	#141	Armando Allen	CHI	8
	#142	Mike Goodson	NYJ	10
	#143	Kahlil Bell	CHI	8
	#144	M. Robinson	SEA	12
	#145	John Conner	CIN	12
	#146	Lance Ball	DEN	9
	#147	Baron Batch	PIT	5
	#148	Jackie Battle	SDG	8
	#149	Greg Jones	HOU	8
	#150	C. Peerman	CIN	12
	#151	C. Ogbonnaya	CLE	10
	#152	Bradie Ewing	ATL	6
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