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Matt Forte | Running Back

Team: Chicago Bears
Age / DOB:  (27) / 12/10/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 218
College: Tulane
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Matt Forte expects an increase in receptions this season.
Forte averaged just 2.9 grabs per game last season after averaging 3.7 between 2008-11. "Coach (Marc) Trestman, I think he said he watched a lot of film on me and has seen me run different routes," Forte said. "So we'll get back to catching the ball out of the backfield like we did the prior years." Forte also saw his yards per carry slump to 4.4 last season after he averaged 4.7 in 2010-11. Forte has racked up a lot of wear and tear his five years in the league, but should remain a high-end RB2 in a Bears offense that is striving to be more explosive this season. May 14 - 7:39 PM
Source: ESPN Chicago

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Matt Forte - RB - Bears

Matt Forte is expected to see a bump in receptions this season.

Forte is one of the better natural pass-catching backs in the league, as evidenced by his 3.7 receptions per game in his first four NFL seasons. Last year, however, that number sunk to 2.9 under offensive coordinator Mike Tice. Now that offensive-minded Marc Trestman is in charge and installing a West Coast scheme, we can expect a ton of short, high-percentage throws. Forte projects to threaten his career-high of 63 catches, set as a rookie in 2008.
Source: chicagobears.com
May 9 - 11:45 AM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

The Chicago Sun Times is anticipating a "big year" from Matt Forte in new coach Marc Trestman's offense.

Trestman, a progressive offensive innovator, loves Forte's pass-catching skills and versatility. "I just got done looking at all his catches from 2010," said Trestman. "He was on the line of scrimmage, he was running out of the backfield [and] he is great in space. He has a skill set that goes full spectrum of what you want out of a running back. ... You can make all the different kinds of throws to him. And he's a willing blocker, which is critically important. He's a want-to, willing blocker."
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Mar 22 - 12:25 PM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

Matt Forte rushed 24 times for 103 yards and a touchdown in Chicago's Week 17 win over the Lions.

He added two catches for 21 yards as the Bears kept their playoff hopes alive. Forte was just seven days removed from his third ankle tweak of 2012, but you would have never guessed it from his game. His jump-cuts were as crisp and effective as they've been all year, while the 100-yard game on the ground was his first since Week 9. Forte might be being propped up by painkillers, but his health won't be a concern if the Bears squeak into the postseason. He'll finish the season with 1,094 yards rushing, 1,434 yards from scrimmage and six total touchdowns. Both the rushing yards and touchdowns are improvements on Forte's injury-shortened 2011. Although his durability is becoming an increasingly bigger question mark, Forte will remain on the first- and second-round radar next summer.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 04:32:00 PM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

Matt Forte (ankle) is active for Week 17 against the Lions.

Were today not a must-win game, Forte would probably sit out after injuring his ankle for the third time this season in Week 16. It is a must-win game, however, so he'll start and likely see a heavy workload. How effective he'll be is the question. He's Rotoworld's No. 22 runner for Week 17. Forte will be backed up by Kahlil Bell and Harvey Unga. Inactive for the Bears are LB Brian Urlacher, RB Armando Allen, QB Josh McCown, FS Chris Conte, RB Armando Allen, LB Blake Costanzo, OT Cory Brandon and DT Nate Collins.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 11:34:00 AM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

Matt Forte (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 17, and reiterated Friday that he will play against the Lions.

Forte received treatment away from the Bears' facility this week, but practiced on a limited basis both Thursday and Friday and is expected to start against Detroit. It's a must-win game for the Bears, who need the Vikings to lose to the Packers and to beat the Lions themselves in order to make the playoffs.
Source: ESPN Chicago
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 03:26:00 PM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

Matt Forte (ankle) returned to Bears practice Thursday, getting in a limited session.

It's the first sign that the Bears' faith he'll play Sunday is warranted. Barring a setback, Forte will start against the Lions, but it's unclear just how inhibited he'll be. It's likely he's nowhere even close to 100 percent, and could have trouble cutting. Forte will be a shaky RB2 in leagues that go beyond Week 16.
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 04:42:00 PM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

Matt Forte (ankle) was held out of Wednesday's practice.

It's not a good start to the week for Forte ahead of Sunday's must-win game, but Jay Cutler has expressed optimism his teammate will be available. For now, Forte should be considered a game-time decision that's likely to get the go-ahead. The Bears would be forced to go with Kahlil Bell and Armando Allen at running back against the Lions if Forte's third ankle injury of the season holds him out.
Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 05:16:00 PM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

According to Bears QB Jay Cutler, Matt Forte (ankle) is "walking around OK," and is "optimistic" he'll be available for Sunday's must-win game.

The Bears have yet to announce Forte's Wednesday practice status, but there's a good chance he gets in at least a "limited" session. Under normal circumstances, Forte would likely sit out Sunday's game. With everything on the line for the Monsters of Midway, however, we tentatively expect him to start against the Lions.
Source: Mike C. Wright on Twitter
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 01:13:00 PM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

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.

"I can't see myself missing next week," he said. Forte's ankle was in a walking boot following the victory, but he could be seen on the sideline during the fourth quarter begging trainers to let him back in. They simply determined it wasn't worth it because Chicago was blowing out Arizona 28-6. Forte has aggravated this same right ankle injury three times now. Expect him to miss most -- if not all -- of the practice week before the Bears determine his availability for the must-win game against the Lions. The Bears also need the Packers to beat the Vikings in order to clinch a playoff spot.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 11:45:00 PM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

Matt Forte was spotted in the Bears' locker room donning a walking boot after Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

Forte aggravated his troublesome right ankle injury and did not return. The boot might be precautionary, or it could also be an indication that Forte seriously re-injured the ankle. We should have more information this week. The Bears' playoff hopes were rejuvenated with Sunday's lopsided win, but they're going to have to beat the Lions in Week 17 at Ford Field to keep them alive.
Source: Sean Jensen on Twitter
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 08:01:00 PM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

Matt Forte exited Sunday's Week 16 game against the Cardinals with a right ankle injury and is done for the day.

Forte's right ankle has been an on-and-off issue for him all season. It hadn't affected Forte's on-field performance in Week 16, however, as he piled up 95 total yards and a touchdown before departing. The Bears placed Michael Bush on injured reserve this week, so Armando Allen and Kahlil Bell will close out Sunday's game as Chicago's tailback tandem. Forte was begging the training staff to let him back in, but there was no point in it with Chicago leading Arizona 28-6.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 06:20:00 PM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

Matt Forte has 10 touchdowns on 94 career goal-to-go carries.

It's a woeful 10.6 percent conversion rate and it includes Forte getting stuffed from the 1-yard line twice in last week's loss to the Packers. Meanwhile, teammate Michael Bush has 22 touchdowns on 68 career goal-to-go carries, a 32.3 percent conversion rate. Regardless, now that Bush is on injured reserve due to a rib injury, the Bears will have no choice but to continue using Forte at the goal line.
Source: ESPN.com
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 09:21:00 AM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

Matt Forte rushed 20 times for 69 yards and added five receptions for 64 yards versus the Packers in Week 15.

The Bears came out with a run-heavy attack, calling Forte's number on six of the first eight plays. He was up to 60 yards rushing by early in the second quarter only to be shut down on the ground the rest of the way. On a positive note, the receiving yards were a season-high, and Forte's role in the passing game has been on the rise for weeks. He has an excellent matchup in Week 16 against a Cardinals defense that has been burned by fantasy backs over the past six weeks.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 06:09:00 PM
Matt Forte - RB - Bears

Matt Forte rushed 13 times for 85 yards and added six receptions for 34 yards at Minnesota in Week 14.

The highlight was a 36-yard run late in the third quarter. Forte found success on the ground, but the Bears called just 15 runs versus 55 passes in a game they trailed from the opening drive. Forte has topped 95 yards in back-to-back games after being held under 70 in three consecutive weeks. He's a strong RB2 for Week 15 versus the Packers.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 05:56:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Jay Cutler
2Josh McCown
3Matt Blanchard
RB1Matt Forte
2Michael Bush
3Armando Allen
4Harvey Unga
5Michael Ford
GLB1Michael Bush
2Matt Forte
3RB1Matt Forte
2Michael Bush
FB1Evan Rodriguez
WR11Brandon Marshall
2Earl Bennett
3Eric Weems
4Joseph Anderson
5Brittan Golden
WR21Alshon Jeffery
2Marquess Wilson
3Devin Hester
4Dale Moss
5Terrence Toliver
WR31Earl Bennett
TE1Martellus Bennett
2Kyle Adams
3Steve Maneri
4Brody Eldridge
5Fendi Onobun
K1Robbie Gould
2Austin Signor