Saturday, August 24, 2013

FANTASY FOOTBALL PRESEASON GAME 3 WRAPUP: FRIDAY

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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