More games to get into as the all-important third preseason games were
played in multiple cities last night. Let's get to the pressing news
items.
-Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte looks primed for a career-year in 2013 as
he is now averaging 9.9 yards a carry after last night's game. Forte
rushed for 76 yards on only six carries, while also catching two balls
for 33 yards and a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders. While the
Raiders defense is horrible, the fact head coach Marc Trestman has said
publicly that Forte will get goal-line work this season makes him a
major weapon in both leagues for the first time since he was a rookie.
In PPR formats Forte is now a late first round pick as well. Very high
on what we could be seeing out of him this season.
-The latest news out of Houston concerning RB Arian Foster is that he
could be "eased" into the season, which means a spot on your fantasy
football bench for Week 1. Ben Tate is expected to get the majority of
carries as Foster has gotten little work this preseason as he just came
off the PUP list Thursday due to calf and back issues. Not good either
way but if it only takes a game for Foster to get up to speed, we can
live with that. What we can't live with is more injuries and eroding
numbers. I will say again that if Adrian Peterson and Doug Martin are
off the board and I want a RB, I will pass Foster by.
-Alshon Jeffrey caught 7 big passes for 77 yards Friday against the
Raiders as QB Jay Cutler was looking for him early and often. Jeffrey
has only one catch heading into the game which caused concern about his
sleeper status.
-Robert Turbin opened eyes with a 10 carry/50 yard game last night
against the Green Bay Packers, while also catching 4 passes for 22
yards. If only Marshawn Lynch wasn't such a workhorse.
-What a horrible night for rookie RB Eddie Lacy who actually rushed for
-5 yards on 8 carries and -6 yards on one reception. Still Lacy is
locked in as the team's starter and he won't be the first to struggle
against the awesome Seattle defense.
There you have it. As always let us hear your thoughts. Post below.
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