Matt Mueller 146 Posted September 18, 2011 I was surprised to constantly see Forte ranked below the likes of 'Gore, Sjax, Turner' ect and happily targeted him as a #2. Having not missed a game in 3 years, starting to blossom in the Martz offense and with a great defense behind him I have a feeling he's going to be a part of many fantasy playoff teams this year. Lock top ten back imo and late first round pick next year. I locked up Rice/Forte and McFadden/Forte and am currently feeling great. Anyone else land Forte as a #2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swirvenirvin 25 Posted September 18, 2011 I had him as #3 in keeper, but nice since Charles is done I guess he is my #2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted September 18, 2011 I was surprised to constantly see Forte ranked below the likes of 'Gore, Sjax, Turner' ect and happily targeted him as a #2. Having not missed a game in 3 years,starting to blossom in the Martz offense and with a great defense behind him I have a feeling he's going to be a part of many fantasy playoff teams this year. Lock top ten back imo and late first round pick next year. I locked up Rice/Forte and McFadden/Forte and am currently feeling great. Anyone else land Forte as a #2? Wanted to, never reached me in the 2nd. Wound up with Gore instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 755 Posted September 18, 2011 the team I like the most is my 10 man redraft vick bradshaw forte roddy white d jackson gates gould green bay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreen626 17 Posted September 18, 2011 I was worred about MBIII and overlooked him in drafts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiefs04 0 Posted September 18, 2011 He was a first rounder in both my big $$ leagues. Both are 12 team, TD heavy so the first 24 picks are 90% RBs. I agree he will move up into the top 5 on our boards next year though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diomed1 0 Posted September 18, 2011 I have Forte and he was my first pick. PPR league, you HAVE to get him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
browns16-0 30 Posted September 18, 2011 I have Forte and Ray Rice in a PPR league. Doesn't get much better than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockumbb1 1 Posted September 19, 2011 I have Forte and Ray Rice in a PPR league. Doesn't get much better than that. Forte is my second back. Was drafted in the 4th round!!! Rice is my first as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Durka Durka? 2 Posted September 19, 2011 I was surprised to constantly see Forte ranked below the likes of 'Gore, Sjax, Turner' ect and happily targeted him as a #2. Hey man, injury aside, SJax and the rams rushing offense looked great week 1. I expect good things once he comes back. With that said, yes, Forte makes an amazing #2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HawgWild 0 Posted September 19, 2011 Yep I got Dmac first and then Forte and needless to say I am happy with both at this point... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sifu21 0 Posted September 19, 2011 Got Rice and Forte! Loving it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted September 19, 2011 I was worred about MBIII and overlooked him in drafts. Same. And his size/durability. I think he's a perfect "sell high" guy right about now to the Jamal Charles owner for his #1 WR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaDanimal 2 Posted September 19, 2011 Got Rice and Forte! Loving it! just made that my lineup too with a trade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Till 0 Posted September 19, 2011 Same. And his size/durability. I think he's a perfect "sell high" guy right about now to the Jamal Charles owner for his #1 WR. Do you just make up reasons, size and durability? Forte is 6'2 and weighs 218lbs, not to mention he has never missed a game in his career. If you don't like the guy that's one thing, but to make up crazy stats to justify passing him up is another. And yes, I have Forte as my #2. I targeted him because of his total yardage potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted September 19, 2011 I have never seen him play, live. I did not realize he was that tall. Still, he's no Brandon Jacobs (6' 4" 240). I don't really follow the Bears ... I could be totally wrong about Forte .... but he's not the kind of RB that can become a top 5 RB. His ceiling ... I kinda get the feeling ... is about to break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Till 0 Posted September 19, 2011 I don't know what you want out of a back, but Forte has over 5k total yards from scrimmage the last 3 years. He averages over 1600 yards a year on a team that has a terrible offensive line. Not to mention he grabs over 50 balls a year. By these stats alone he is already in elite company. If there is a knock on Forte, it's that he doesn't get in the endzone enough. But I will glady take 150 yards a week out of my #2 with or without a TD. So I guess I would agree, he is nothing like Brandon Jacobs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted September 19, 2011 I'm not sure why he would be a sell high at all? He's on a tear and it dates back to the end of last season. He's gone over 140 total yards in his last 6 NFL games dating back to 2010. That includes NY Jets, GB, Seattle, GB, Atlanta, and New Orleans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted September 19, 2011 But can he keep it up? Does a healthy Marion Barber come in and vulture TDs? He may be this year's Jamal Charles. A guy you could get in the 3rd round, that is gonna be awesome, many weeks this year. I may have undervalued him too. Think I would have taken him in the early third round had I gone say, Calvin Johnson and Aaron Rodgers at 1 and 2. We'll see. I admit that I have not paid much attention to him, and have a less than educated opinion. Mostly, it's MB3 coming in and vulturing TDs. I mean, what is Forte on pace for right now? Cam Newton is on pace for over 6,000 yards, too. I wouldn't expect to see this level of touches from Forte, every week, for 16 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocco91 0 Posted September 20, 2011 But can he keep it up? Does a healthy Marion Barber come in and vulture TDs? He may be this year's Jamal Charles. A guy you could get in the 3rd round, that is gonna be awesome, many weeks this year. I may have undervalued him too. Think I would have taken him in the early third round had I gone say, Calvin Johnson and Aaron Rodgers at 1 and 2. We'll see. I admit that I have not paid much attention to him, and have a less than educated opinion. Mostly, it's MB3 coming in and vulturing TDs. I mean, what is Forte on pace for right now? Cam Newton is on pace for over 6,000 yards, too. I wouldn't expect to see this level of touches from Forte, every week, for 16 weeks. I just dont understand this rationale.... This dude to me is one of the most consistent producers from the RB spot.. he gets touches running and catching and has nobody to share the back field with. He doesnt miss games and plays with a pretty good QB, problem is his Oline is terrible but that sometimes helps because Cutler has to check it down quick to Forte.... if you dont think cam newton can keep it up that is one thing but Forte in in line for a solid season...I dont have him but if I could get him as my #2 I would be HAPPY!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Durka Durka? 2 Posted September 20, 2011 But can he keep it up? Does a healthy Marion Barber come in and vulture TDs? I used to wonder about Barber. But yesterday I realized. I dont think Forte had a single carry inside the 10 yard line in either of the first 2 games anyway. He still had a great game each time. His only TD was a 50 yarder. He is mainly valuable because he gets so many passes thrown his way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bones40 0 Posted September 20, 2011 A guy in my league drafted Forte 4th overall (PPR). So far, he's a genius. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NICK33 0 Posted September 20, 2011 I HAVE BEST AND FORTE..... IN A 1 PPR LEAGUE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted September 20, 2011 RunDMC and Forte here. loving the awful, awful gameplanning of the bears wich is pretend to run the ball for a few series, then abandon the run game and target forte 20 times in the passing game. My non ppr league gives 5 pnt bonus for 8 catches so he is a bonafide stud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcmmidwest 98 Posted September 21, 2011 all you forte nuthuggers are in for a surprise once barber gets in there..!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Till 0 Posted September 21, 2011 all you forte nuthuggers are in for a surprise once barber gets in there..!!! What difference would that make? Forte scores because of total yardage, not TD's. 3 years in the league and over 5k total yards, and Barber is going to change Fortes value? This is about as funny as people saying that Chester Taylor was going to take away from Forte. Barber is about as useful as ###### on a bull, the best he can do for the Bears is stumble for 3 yards and then dance for 15 minutes like he is auditioning for "dancing with the stars". As a Forte owner, I would be more worried about injury than Barber. Mind you, Forte has not missed a game in his professional career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Low Score 0 Posted September 21, 2011 Forte as RB2 in Round 4. He's an under-appreciated back in an offense that is starting to click with Mike Martz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffkomlo 19 Posted September 21, 2011 got him in the 6th last year cost me a 4th this year, along with McFadden and Calvin loving my team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bishop82 61 Posted September 21, 2011 P. Hillis and M. Forte in a 1 ppr league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted October 2, 2011 160 yds and a touch. Beasting as usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 496 Posted October 2, 2011 Forte, Fred Jackson, and Darren Sproles in a PPR league. Only bad part is figuring out which 2 to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 2, 2011 RunDMC and forte. Got great value on both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
worm 34 Posted October 2, 2011 RunDMC and forte. Got great value on both. Same here, my 2nd and 3rd round picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted October 2, 2011 Up to 230 total yards Barber, you can have that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midway Monster 0 Posted October 2, 2011 If Forte keeps this up the question won't be is Forte a first rounder, it will be who goes first overall? ADP, Rice or Forte? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
