Matt Forte helps lead Chicago Bears to victory over Dallas Cowboys

Chicago Bears' running back Matt Forte starred at Slidell High and Tulane University.

Matt Forte celebrates in last night's 45-28 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night football. Forte rushed for 102 yards and caught seven passes for 73 yards to help lead the Bears. .

 Chicago running back Matt Forte, a former Slidell High Tiger graduate and star at Tulane University, helped spark the Bears to a key victory last night in a convincing 45-28 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Monday night football. Forte, a model of consistency for the Bears over the years, put together another solid effort rushing for 102 yards on 20 carries and was a threat out of the backfield catching seven passes for 73 yards with a touchdown. Thirty-four year-old quarterback Josh McCown filling in for the injured Jay Cutler, dazzled the Bears' crowd tossing four TD passes, completing 27-of-36 passes for 348 yards disecting a porous Cowboy defense. McCown, the brother of Saints' backup QB Luke McCown, is causing somewhat of a quarterback controversy in the city of Chicago. McCown also rushed the ball three times for 16 yards. Wide receiver Brandon Marshall also contributed to the Bears' offensive attack catching six passes for 100 yards. Dallas' Tony Romo three three touchdowns, going 11of-20 for just 104 yards. Both clubs stand at 7-6 still in playoff contention with three regular season contests remaining.

Matt Forte leads Bears to victory

                                  Chicago Bears' running back Matt Forte. Photo by USA Today.


Chicago got a solid game from running back Matt Forte last night in Pittsburgh as the Bears held
off the Steelers 40-23 to remain unbeaten. The Bears moved to 3-0, while Pittsburgh continues
its struggles falling to 0-3.
Forte, a Slidell High grad, who also starred at Tulane University, led the Bears' ground game
with 87 yards on 16 carries with a touchdown. Forte also caught four passes for 24 yards from
Jay Cutler, who passed for 159 yards and a TD. Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlesberger passed for 406
yards hitting Antonio Brown for two touchdowns, but was picked off twice and fumbled  in the losing effort. Brown caught nine passes for 196 yards.