Matt Forte, Ka'Deem Carey's Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 7

Matt Forte continued to show why he is one of the best running backs in the NFL with another strong performance against the Miami Dolphins.    

Here is a look at what he was able to do on a slow day offensively for the Chicago Bears.

Name	Carries	Rush Yds	Avg.	TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds	TD	Targets
Matt Forte	12	49	4.1	1	6	60	1	7
Ka'Deem Carey	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

The 28-year-old running back was arguably the best player on the field, making big plays on the ground and through the air. He proved he can rack up yards no matter what happens and have huge fantasy days when he gets into the end zone like he did in Week 7.

Matt Williamson of ESPN.com noted what many fantasy owners already know:

If it was not for DeMarco Murray's incredible start to the season, Forte would be the player we would all be talking about at running back. It would not be surprising to see him at the top of fantasy lists at the end of the year as long as he stays healthy.

Fantasy owners who already have Forte should just enjoy the ride while those who want him will have to pay a premium for him in a trade, although it might be worth it.

On the other hand, backup Ka'Deem Carey has not had much of a role at all this season outside of 14-carry, 72-yard performance against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4. He certainly does not do enough for fantasy consideration now and does not look like this will change going forward.

Still, the rookie running back does have talent and could thrive in a starting job if anything happened to Forte. For this reason, he might be worth a roster spot as a handcuff and insurance for fantasy owners.

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