
Matt Forte was quite possibly the biggest disappointment in fantasy last year. After an impressive rookie campaign, Forte was getting taken in the first round and performed like a late-round backup. I think he can bounce though. He has all the talent, and even in a down year, Forte still managed 57 receptions for almost 500 yards. For where he seems to be getting drafted Forte, could be one heck of a steal for fantasy owners. If you can wait long enough and get him as your 2nd RB or even backup I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Forte's value also increases in PPR leagues big time.
-Projection: 1,100-1,200 yards rushing, 8 TDs; 45-55 receptions, 450 yards receiving.
Jay Cutler will consistently throw for a ton of yards and his fair share of TDs, but he will also consistently throw INTs. Cutler is a gunslinger in true form. He loves to try to fit the ball into tight coverage and his stats reflect this. This season he has Mike Martz as his coordinator and it should help as well. Personally, I stay away from Cutler because he is so erratic but in the end he will score you points. In leagues where you don't lose points for INTs Cutler is even more valuable. Certainly not a bad option, who you can grab late, if you want to bolster up your other skill positions.
-Projection: 4,200 yards passing, 27 TDs, 20 INTs; 125 yards rushing, 1 TD
Johnny Knox, Devin Aromashodu, Earl Bennett, Devin Hester...none of these receivers are overly impressive but all should do about the same as far as stats go. Cutler loves to spread the ball around and it will benefit everyone on the bears offense. I would feel comfortable with any of these WRs as a backup and can fill in nicely if one gets hot.
-Projections: 45-65 receptions, 750 yards, 5 TDs
I think each will be right around this, maybe one breaks out for a good year (my guess would be Aromashodu)
Greg Olsen was extremely inconsistent last season, as most lower-tier TEs are. His value is also hurt with Mike Martz as the coordinator. TEs do not have good track records under Martz and with the 4 WRs previously mentioned I would take Olsen as nothing more than a backup.
-Projection: 40 catches, 550 yards receiving, 5 TDs
Chester Taylor makes this list because he does catch so many passes. He has some value in deep leagues if they are PPR. Should see his share of 3rd down work and might even get moved around the field to find some open space. If you need another back take him late and see how the Bears use him.
-Projection: 600 yards rushing, 3 TDs; 35 receptions, 450 yards receiving 3 TDs
Lance Briggs, Brian Urlacher, and Julius Peppers all have fantasy value as IDPs. Urlacher will be 1 year removed from wrist surgery and still has a lot left in the tank. Him and Briggs are tackling machines and should both post 100+ tackle seasons. Peppers signed a huge deal with the Bears and needs to show he was worth it. For leagues with DL spots Peppers is near the top of the list. Don't be afraid to take any of these players as your IDPs.
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