Chicago RB Matt Forte Gets His Burst Back

Jun 12, 2010

Bears running back Matt Forte was one of the most disappointing players in fantasy football last year. After a great rookie season in 2008, he was picked high in many drafts and was a bust.

But in reality, Forte's disappointing season wasn't surprising when you consider that he was dealing with a torn hamstring. He suffered the injury last May, and it was still bothering him when the season began.

"Being hurt going into the season was hard because I didn't get to train like I wanted to," Forte said. "You are focused on healing instead of training. You don't get to run as much as you want to or lift as much as you want to. You're worried about not hurting it again."

Then Forte suffered a sprained ACL in the third game of the season against Seattle. It was one of those injuries that didn't receive a lot of publicity, but it hampered him throughout 2009 as it was on the same leg where he tore his hamstring. But the hamstring is good to go, and after surgery, so is the knee.

"I know I have more burst," Forte said. "I look different on tape. I was missing burst last year, and a second gear. It really wasn't there."

Fantasy Impact:

If Forte can get back to the player he was back in 2008, fantasy owners could get a steal on draft day, as he certainly won't be a first round pick this year in most leagues. The presence of offseason acquisition Chester Taylor hurts Forte's upside, but he's still a top 25 back in 4for4's current rankings. Forte could be even more useful in PPR formats since new offensive coordinator Mike Martz loves to throw the football.

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Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown's practice window to open "Friday or Monday"

Ian Rapoport

2 hours ago

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown has received final clearance to practice, paving the way for him to play before the regular season ends.

Brown, who is recovering from surgery to repair his SC joint, should have his window opened Friday or Monday. The team will be cautious.

Fantasy Impact:

If Brown were cleared by Week 17, he would be incredibly tough to start in pretty much any sort of fantasy league with Championships on the line. However, he could be an interesting click for Playoff-only leagues if he can ramp up in time.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker misses second straight practice

Adam Schefter

2 hours ago

For a second straight day today, Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III didn’t practice due to his calf injury.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like things should be cleared out for Charbonnet once again in what could be a very close game against the Packers. If Walker misses Week 15, fire Charbs up as a high-end RB2.

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo, Nick Bosa, and Dre Greenlaw active for Week 15

Lindsey Pallares

3 hours ago

In Week 15, the red and gold have defensive lineman Nick Bosa and linebacker Dre Greenlaw active and ready for the team's second meeting with their NFC West rival, the Los Angeles Rams.

On the other side of the ball, the 49ers will have rookie running back Isaac Guerendo available against the Rams. He was listed as questionable on Wednesday on account of a foot sprain but was given the green light to play ahead of "Thursday Night Football."

Fantasy Impact:

We do expect Guerendo to handle the majority workload for TNF, but you do have to wonder if he gets the same type of workload he would have, had he avoided the injury report all week. Consider him closer to an RB3 than a locked-in RB2 he otherwise would have been.