Week 12 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Matt Forte and RBs That Will Lead You to Victory

Running backs have been overshadowed by flashy quarterback play this season, but their importance in fantasy football hasn't changed.

Simply put, if you don't have good running backs then your fantasy team is screwed.

But if you have one of these three ball carriers, you're in good shape. Expect big things from them in Week 12.

Matt Forte

Forte is fourth in the NFL with 926 rushing yards, but has struggled finding the end zone.

That will change on Sunday, as the Bears will feed Forte early and often.

With Jay Cutler out indefinitely, Forte will be shouldering a heavy load. I expect him to deliver in his increased role.

The Oakland Raiders give up over 130 rushing yards per game (26th in NFL). Even though the defense will be focused solely on him, Forte should have plenty of open running lanes.

I'm expecting at least 140 yards and two scores from him this week.

Arian Foster

Foster has been dominant during Houston's four-game winning streak. He's ran for at least 84 yards and one score in each of the last four games.

This week, he faces a Jacksonville defense that he ran all over just one month ago. Foster racked up 112 yards and a touchdown against the Jaguars in Week 8.

Coming off a bye week, Foster should be fresh and ready to put up more big numbers. Look for at least 120 yards and one or two touchdowns from him on Sunday.

LeGarrette Blount

Tampa Bay has lost four straight, but Blount has been productive.

Last week he ran for 107 yards and one touchdown against Green Bay. I'm expecting even better numbers from him this Sunday.

Blount should dominate the Carolina Panthers, who have allowed the most rushing touchdowns in the NFL this season (14).

I'm predicting at least 100 yards and two scores from Blount in Week 12.