Despite the team’s struggles this season, there has been one thing the New York Jets have been able to count on in each and every one of their games in 2016 and that would be having running back Matt Forte starting in the backfield.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 14: Matt Forte has a good chance to get back on track
The Jets running back gets a very favorable matchup against the 49ers on Sunday. We explore the fantasy implications.
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He has struggled a bit recently (52 rushing yards in last two games), but Forte has still managed to gain over 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the ninth time in his career this year. He is also just two scores away from having 10 or more touchdowns during a season for the fourth time in his career.
Fantasy Impact: Forte has a great opportunity for a top performance this weekend when he and the Jets will face the San Francisco 49ers.
In 2016, the 49ers are giving up the most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. The position group has scored a total of 20 touchdowns and are averaging over 180 total yards per game against San Francisco this season.
Yahoo! sees Forte having a nice game on Sunday as they have the running back projected to finish with 99 total yards and one touchdown on 22 touches. All signs seem to be pointing to Forte being a must start for fantasy owners this week.
