Need some help with Forte - 49erswebzone.com Forum

Sep 17, 2009 at 17:47:42

AZ9er
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So I am in a 10 team PPR league

RBs
Darren McFadden @ KC
Matt Forte vs Steelers

Lendale White vs Texans
Jamal Lewis @ Denver
Tim Hightower @ Jacksonville

I will be starting McFadden, but I am thinking of benching Forte, if so should I start White of Lewis?

Sep 17, 2009 at 17:53:56

SacRock14
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I don't think you can bench Forte -- he actually might get a lot of little dump-off passes this week.

But if you've decided to bench him, I'd take LenDale White.

Sep 17, 2009 at 18:11:50

dman
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Stick with Forte

Sep 17, 2009 at 18:15:13

crzy
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Jay Cutler unfortunately doesn't throw very many dump off passes to running backs.

However, you have to stick with your first round pick, even against tough matchups.

Sep 17, 2009 at 19:31:29

Juniorminime
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I would stick with Forte if i were you...

Sep 17, 2009 at 23:17:20

YungBird
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I'd go with White..but that's just me.

Sep 17, 2009 at 23:18:54

phatbutskinny
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forte

Sep 17, 2009 at 23:50:20

krizay
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There's no way you can start Forte against Pitts. Absolutely no way!

I'd choose between McFadden and *gulp* Jamal Lewis. Lewis did manage 57 yards against the Vikes on only 11 carries. Benson and that bad line got him 76 yards and a TD versus the Broncos. I'd actually start Lewis this week myself.

[ Edited by krizay on Sep 17, 2009 at 23:53:54 ]

Sep 18, 2009 at 12:02:45

tjd808185
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Originally posted by krizay:
There's no way you can start Forte against Pitts. Absolutely no way!

I'd choose between McFadden and *gulp* Jamal Lewis. Lewis did manage 57 yards against the Vikes on only 11 carries. Benson and that bad line got him 76 yards and a TD versus the Broncos. I'd actually start Lewis this week myself.

I agree with you. Stay away from Pittsburgh defense.

Sep 22, 2009 at 16:46:02

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AZ9er
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All my RBs are sucking, McFadden, Forte, Lewis, and White. But Hightower is doing okay. So I went with Forte over Lewis and good thing Lewis got stuffed. It sucks that my 1st rd stud is such a dud.

Sep 23, 2009 at 08:54:13

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Originally posted by AZ9er:
All my RBs are sucking, McFadden, Forte, Lewis, and White. But Hightower is doing okay. So I went with Forte over Lewis and good thing Lewis got stuffed. It sucks that my 1st rd stud is such a dud.

LOL... patience, dude. The man played farkin Pittsburgh, who are great at killing RB value. Forte is not a barn burner and never was. You'll be lucky if you get 1-2 monster games out of him, and the rest will just be a bit better than average. Watch him play and you'll see why. He's solid but unspectacular... reminds of of young Terry Kirby.

Sep 23, 2009 at 13:57:11

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White is a 'feast or famine' type player. He's great for short yardage, but you never know with him. I wouldnt start White unless it is absolutely necessary.

Pitt had a great run defense, so of course Forte's numbers were low. But at Seattle, I would expect Forte to gain plenty of numbers. Just look at what Gore did.