Schefter: Bears believe Matt Forte has a high ankle sprain

Sep 14, 2012

The Bears believe running back Matt Forte suffered a high ankle sprain Thursday night vs. Green Bay, per source.

Fantasy Impact:

This is obviously a big blow to Forte and his owners. The typical recovery time (assuming Forte's injury is stable, and doesn't require surgery) is six weeks, so that would possibly have him back for Week 7. Provided Michael Bush can stay healthy, we would not expect Forte to return before the team's Week 6 bye. Bush becomes a low end RB1 in the short term. Over a 10-game span in 2011 as a Raider, he averaged 116 total yards and 0.5 TDs with Darren McFadden sidelined. Don't cut Forte unless the news gets much worse -- he might make it back for the final 11 games of the season.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.