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by **SmokyMcNasty** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:31 am

Who do you start this week? I'm leaning Forte right now because I want to see how Matthews plays before I put him back in the lineup... but Forte put up a real disappointing performance vs the Packers this week and his rushing numbers have been poor this season. If it weren't for his receiving yards, I wouldn't even consider starting him.

by **2centworth** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 1:09 am

If Matthews is getting the start and is healthy go with him. His upside is through the roof with limited downside with the touches he is guaranteed to get.

by **billyinvt** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 7:43 am

Healthy Mathews is the way to go. I think Forte will have a nice day too (with Kiwanuka out) and should be the choice if there is any doubt as to RM's ankle.

by **Stitch** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:51 am

Just how "healthy" is Matthews? I'd roll with Forte.

by **Sex Panther** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:58 am

I'd roll Mathews (I'd also sell Forte ASAP before he loses more value) - Forte is a mirage, the Bears line is terrible (2.8 YPC), 0 rushing TD, nearly 1/2 of his rec yards on a 89 screen pass week 1, as a Bears fan, I think the count on goalline rushes w/out a TD for Forte is sitting at 11. It's a shame he isn't WR/RB eligible because if he's going to do any damage it's through the air - and IMO, you cannot count on that for RB production in the NFL or fantasy - he's basically a souped up version of Kevin Faulk, would you start a healthy Kevin Faulk over Mathews? I think not.

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