The Dash to 2,000 - Matt Forte's Journey Towards History
by T.J. Shouse on Oct 21, 2011 7:00 PM CDT
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An article on ProFootballTalk sparked this idea - mainly because while we all know Matt Forte is carrying our offense, lost in the Martz-Cutler-Offensive Line controversies is just how epic this season has been so far for #22. That being said, this will be the first of my new in-season weekly series updating the WCG community on Forte's race towards 1,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards. Apache, jump on it.
This series will heretofore be entitled MF2k (you decide if MF stands for Matt Forte or something else) since Chris Johnson apparently gave up the CJ2k moniker after hitting his pay day and crapping on fantasy owners everywhere. I'll provide weekly updates with Forte's yardage totals compared to Marshall Faulk's epic 1999 season and Roger "Don't Call Me" Craig's 1985 season.
The PFT article notes how, as of now, Matt Forte leads the NFL in yards from scrimmage; the top five are:
1. Matt Forte: 908 yards, 46.2 percent of the Bears’ offense
2. Fred Jackson: 880 yards, 38.7 percent of the Bills’ offense
3. Wes Welker: 804 yards, 28.2 percent of the Patriots’ offense
4. Darren McFadden: 761 yards, 34.0 percent of the Raiders’ offense
5. Ray Rice: 700 yards, 38.1 percent of the Ravens’ offense
Forte also accounts for the highest percent of a team's offense, and you can see above just how important he is and how elite he is no matter what Angelo thinks. With 527 rushing yards and 381 receiving yards through six games, Forte is on pace for 1,405 rushing and 1,016 receiving yards. For the record, Faulk finished the 1999 season with 1,381 rushing yards and 1,048 receiving yards, while in 1985 Craig totalled 1,050 rushing yards and 1,016 receiving yards. While it seems unlikely that Forte is able to maintain the pace necessary to hit 1,000 in each category, as long as its possible, I'll be giving you the numbers.
To hit 1,000 yards, a player that appears in all sixteen games needs to average 62.5 yards per game. I won't even get into the averages if a player misses a game, because that won't happen here (fingers crossed). I'll keep track of the rushing and receiving yardage totals each week, along with each players' per game averages to see if Forte is maintaining his needed average of 62.5. So, without further adieu, here are the numbers through week six for MF2k!
| Stats Through 6 games | Average Through 6 games | |||
| Rushing | Receiving | Rushing | Receiving | |
| Forte | 527 | 381 | 88 | 63 |
| Faulk | 502 | 293 | 84 | 49 |
| Craig | 313 | 415 | 52 | 69 |
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Even Hub Arkush sounded shocked
on the radio after looking at his numbers. Matt Forte is literally having one of the best seasons for a running back in NFL history and this is even after Martz buried him for 2 games.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Even buried, he picked up 166 and 82 yards respectively.
Surprisingly, Forte’s second lowest yardage total this year was last week against the Queens. 123 YFS. Yowza, is he having a season!
Even Hub Arkush sounded shocked, I liked that.
by transylvanian bear on Oct 22, 2011 8:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Really?
Jump on it… NICE!!!
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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Oct 21, 2011 9:01 PM CDT reply actions
Gotta respect the Gang
Now if I could only get my hands on a Sugarhill Gang alarm clock…
If its free, take two.
im not sayin he's worth 50 for 6
just sayin he could make a case the way he’s playin rite now…
id look for 35/5, around 12 guaranteed…
Bears offered 13-14 guaranteed
it’ll take more than that for a long-term deal. I say 20 over 5 years – the guaranteed money will be the key.
If its free, take two.
Angelo looks dumber and dumber every week
as he’s not only proved he’s worth more than the Bears were offering him, he’s proving that he’s worth more than he was asking for. Either he’s going to get everything he was asking for this offseason, or he’s going to hold out. I can’t see him agreeing to play under the franchise tag.
It would be awesome to see Matt Forte break that record
Lets keep up the good work, and PAY DA GUY!!!
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Oct 21, 2011 9:29 PM CDT reply actions
Well
Not as much as Chris Johnson or AP, but within top 5 RB salary.
Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that
by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Oct 21, 2011 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
if he breaks that record he is going to want AP & CJ2K money
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
yes he will
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank
I want me some of that
This guy is a stud. Hopefully he keeps it after (if) he gets paid.
by Midway Bully on Oct 21, 2011 10:13 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Don't wear him out
like James Wilder and other guys who had monster years and then vanished. I don’t care if he gains 2,000 yards this year. I care that he can still git r dun next year. Let Barber take some of the pounding.
Often Wrong, Never In Doubt.
prediction
it’s within reach. all of us should have a competition, on how many yards rushing, and how many receiving per game.90 carrying, 50 catching against buc’s sunday
Wow
I guess me buying this guys jersey his rookie season is looking smarter everyday.
by Dozjah on Oct 22, 2011 6:30 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
you guys are all crazy!
While I believe he will easily get 1000 plus rushing, there is no way he will get to 1000 receiving in this offense at this point. If Martz can keep protecting Cutler like he did against Minny, Forte shouldnt get that many passes a game. But it would be nice to see
How about a Carimi pancake for your A$$
I don't see why he wouldn't
our WR’s are still a bunch of 2’s and 3’s and he’s our best and most reliable threat
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He's definitely gonna have a chance
WR’s aren’t reliable, and dumpoffs to Forte are gonna be key throughout the year.
If its free, take two.
Especially if Sanzenbacher goes down with injury
who will Cutler regularly throw to lol
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Well, if he wants to take a chance
he could always target Roy Williams – you know, if there are no defenders around to intercept it after the ball bounces off E’s hands.
If its free, take two.
So, without further adieu
Without further ado, as in much ado about nothing. “Adieu” is French for “farewell”…..
When I assume, I'm not "making an ass out of u and me"... I'm actually putting u between me and an ass.
Almost made it without anyone catching that!
If its free, take two.
by T.J. Shouse on Oct 24, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
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