This article references and more! New York Jets running back Matt Forte announced his retirement from football on Wednesday. In his two seasons with New York, Forte looked his age and battled through various nagging injuries that left him far less than 100 percent. But in his eight seasons with the Bears, Forte became one of the most versatile three-down backs in the NFL, racking up over 1,000 yards on the ground five different seasons. [...]Keep on reading: Matt Forte Announces Retirement

This article references and more! The New York Jets hired rick Dennison as their offensive line coach and run-game coordinator. The team also officially announced Jeremy Bates as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and Steve Jackson as an assistant defensive backs coach. Dennison and the Buffalo running game was a disappointment in 2017 in his lone year there, but he has plenty of experience coordinating successful ground games, and he'll look to help the Jets in 2018. Matt Forte is expected to move on (and poss[...]Keep on reading: Rick Dennison Hired As Run-Game Coordinator

This article references Matt Forte and more! New York Jets running back Matt Forte plans to continue playing next season. Forte has been set back with knee injuries the last two years. He remained effective in the pass game when on the field in 2017, but the Jets are not expected to keep him at his $4 million cap number. Forte should draw committee interest if he is released this offseason.Keep on reading: Matt Forte Wants To Keep Playing

This article references Matt Forte and more! The New York Jets placed running back Matt Forte (knee) on Injured Reserve on Saturday. The veteran running back will sit out the final game of the season, and he's unlikely to be back with a Jets team in 2018 that is trying to get younger and more productive. Forte will finish the year with a career-low 103 attempts for 381 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and career-low two touchdowns on the ground. Injuries and declining performance the past two years show that Forte is pretty near the end. Bilal [...]Keep on reading: Matt Forte Put On Injured Reserve

This article references Antonio Gates, Bilal Powell, cooper kupp, Devin Funchess, Doug Martin, Elijah McGuire, George Kittle, Kelvin Benjamin, Matt Forte, Peyton Barber and more! Your fantasy football championship match is finally here and finding players with scoring potential is more crucial than ever. Let's evaluate the all-important red zone stats to find great values at the skill positions. Just like targets are the lifeblood of a receiver's value in PPR leagues, red zone touches are the most relevant factor to consider for standard leagues. In this article each week, we'll identify red zone risers and fallers who could see their fantasy value impacted by usage[...]Keep on reading: Red-Zone Risers And Fallers: Setting Your Lineup For Week 17 Finals

This article references Matt Forte and more! New York Jets running back Matt Forte (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 17 against the Patriots. Forte didn't practice at all this week, but he should still be active for the regular season finale. That doesn't mean he'll have much of a role in the three-headed backfield, and he's still more of a weak RB3/flex play with limited upside. Bilal Powell was by far the best back in Week 16 and continues to have the most upside between Forte and rookie Elijah McGuire.Keep on reading: Matt Forte Questionable This Weekend

This article references Matt Forte and more! New York Jets running back Matt Forte expects to play another season. Forte said he has been "playing on one leg" this year, but plans on returning for what would be his 11th season. The 32-year-old is fifth among active rushers with 9,796 career rushing yards. His contract with the Jets runs through 2018.Keep on reading: Matt Forte Wants To Play Another Season

This article references Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Matt Forte and more! New York Jets tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (ribs) and running back Matt Forte did not practice Thursday. Seferian-Jenkins has now missed the first two practices of the week, making it unlikely he suits up for the season finale. He will not be a fantasy option even if he suits up. As for Forte, he is not nearly as appealing as backfield mate Bilal Powell leading into Week 17.Keep on reading: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Matt Forte Out On Thursday

This article references and more! New York Jets wide receivers Robby Anderson (illness) and Jermaine Kearse (ankle), running back Matt Forte (knee) and tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (ribs, foot) all missed practice Wednesday. The Jets are limping to the finish line. While all of these players may play in [...]Keep on reading: Four Jets Starters Sitting Out Wednesday

This article references Matt Forte and more! As usual, during the week New York Jets running back Matt Forte was limited with a knee injury, and as usual, he played anyway. If you rolled the dice on Forte against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, though, you received a big dud. Forte could muster only 19 yards on eight carries, while turning his one target into a catch for seven yards. As usual, Forte was severely outplayed by Powell ? but at least this time around, Powell received the carries as a result. Fantasy owners should stay away[...]Keep on reading: Matt Forte Invisible Against Chargers