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Matt Forte makes NFL history in Week 7 with Jets

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The New York Jets finally ended their four-game losing streak with a win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7. Running back Matt Forte even made NFL history straight to victory.

When they needed it most, the New York Jets did just enough to leave their Week 7 matchup victorious. They beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-16 but still have a long way to go in order for them to make 2016 a memorable year. Regardless, not everything is always negative, especially following a much-needed victory.

Running back Matt Forte returned to form on Sunday against the Ravens. He ended his efforts by totaling 100 yards, 30 attempts, and finally scored his first touchdown since Week 2.

As a receiving option, Forte totaled 54 receiving yards on four receptions. Forte caught every pass coming his way which helped keep those chains moving.

Once the final whistle blew, Forte became the seventh player in NFL history to total over 9,000 rushing yards and 500 career receptions in his career. Forte is also just the sixth player in league history to record over 9,000 yards rushing, 4,000 yards receiving, and 500 receptions.

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Forte joins a prolific list of other players that have achieved such statistics. Take a look at the chart below, courtesy of the Media Relations Department of the Jets:

Player	Rushing Yds.	Receptions
Emmitt Smith	18,355	515
LaDainian Tomlinson	13,684	624
Marshall Faulk	12,279	767
Marcus Allen	12,243	587
Warrick Dunn	10,967	510
Tiki Barber	10,449	586
Matt Forte	9,062	505

Overall, it’ll be interesting to see how the course of the season goes for the “workhorse” that is known as Forte. As always, it’s best to take games one week at a time this year. Do your best to remain positive and hope the Jets can muster something to salvage what’s left of a miserable season.

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