Matt Forte news, rumors and stats

Matt Forte

Chicago Bears
Running Back
Ht: 6.2 | Wt: 218

Year	Tm	G	Rush	Rush Yds	Rush Avg	Rush TD	Rush 2pt	Rec	Rec Yds	Rec Avg	Rec TD	Rec 2pt	Tchs	Tot Yds	Fum Lost
2008	CHI	16	315	1231	3.91	8	0	64	484	7.56	4	0	379	1715	1
2009	CHI	16	258	929	3.60	4	0	57	471	8.26	0	1	315	1400	3
2010	CHI	16	237	1069	4.51	6	0	51	547	10.73	3	1	288	1616	2
2011	CHI	12	203	997	4.91	3	0	52	490	9.42	1	0	255	1487	2
2012	CHI	15	248	1094	4.41	5	0	44	340	7.73	1	0	292	1434	1
2013	CHI	16	289	1339	4.63	9	1	75	592	7.89	3	0	364	1931	2
Average:			258	1110	4	6	0	57	487	9	2	0	316	1597	2
Total:			1550	6659	4	35	1	343	2924	9	12	2	1893	9583	11

Bears | Matt Forte will receive more money

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 14:53:30 -0700

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte will receive $16,686 as part of the NFL's performance-based pay distribution. Forte will receive the money in 2016.

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| Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs

Bears | Matt Forte OK with workhorse role

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:55:34 -0800

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte is OK with the workhorse role and said that is what he expects. "That's what I expect," Forte said. "It wasn't like I was worn out at the end of the season or anything. I only averaged 18 or 19 catches a game but with the catches you get more touches that way."

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| Source: NFL.com - Dan Hanzus

Eagles | LeSean McCoy wins NFL rushing title

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 03:32:05 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy notched his third 100-yard rushing performance in the last four games (27 carries, 131 yards) and seventh of the season in his team's 24-22 win over the Dallas Cowboys. McCoy won the NFL rushing title going away, finishing with a franchise-record 1,607 yards, easily beating Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte, who finished with 1,339. It's the first time an Eagle has won the rushing title since Steve Van Buren in 1949.

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| Source: Philadelphia Daily News - Paul Domowitch

Bears | Matt Forte giant in season finale

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 19:16:40 -0800

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte fan for a pair of touchdowns in the Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers, and he added another touchdown reception.

Fantasy Tip: Forte wrapped up the season with 110 rushing yards and two scores with four catches for 47 yards and a touchdown.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Bears | Two picked for Pro Bowl

Fri, 27 Dec 2013 20:13:27 -0800

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte and WR Brandon Marshall were named to the Pro Bowl roster announced Friday, Dec. 27.

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| Source: ESPN

Bears | Starters leave game early

Sun, 22 Dec 2013 20:06:40 -0800

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte and WRs Alshon Jeffery and Brandon Marshall each left the Week 16 game against the Philadelphia Eagles early due to the lopsided score on the board. Forte finished with 29 yards on nine carries, and he added four receptions for 25 yards. Jeffery hauled in six receptions for 76 yards, while Marshall ended up with four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown.

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| Source: ChicagoBears.com

Bears | Matt Forte leaves game

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:22:32 -0800

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (wrist) left the Week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter Monday, Dec. 9. He entered the game with a wrist injury, but it is uncertain if he aggravated that injury or suffered a new ailment.

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| Source: ESPN - Jon Gruden

Bears | Matt Forte active

Sun, 01 Dec 2013 08:48:26 -0800

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) is active for the team's Week 13 game.

Fantasy Tip: Forte is a solid starting option at running back for all fantasy owners.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Bears | Matt Forte probable

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:13:03 -0800