Forte (knee) rushed for 26 yards on 10 carries during Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Sunday was Forte's second lowest total yardage total of the season. There are some good reasons for that as Forte went up against a stingy Carolina that entered the week ranked No. 3 in opponent rushing yards per game all while nursing a sore knee all week -- limiting his effectiveness and opportunities. If he's able to heal up, he'll see some less resistance next week against Kansas City's bottom-10 rush defense.

Forte (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jets head coach Todd Bowles labeled Forte a game-time decision for the contest after the running back turned in just one limited practice this week, so it's not a given that the veteran will take on a normal snap count Sunday. In his four appearances since returning from a two-game absence due to the same injury he sustained earlier this season, Forte is averaging 8.5 carries and 5.7 receptions. Both of those figures could fall in Week 12, in which case Bilal Powell and Eljiah McGuire would handle larger roles in the Jets' offensive game plan.

Forte (knee) logged a limited practice Friday and is viewed as a game-time decision for Sunday's 1:00 ET game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

When Forte last suited up, back in Week 9, he logged a team-high 14 carries for 77 yards. If he's able to play Sunday, however, we suspect that he'd work in time-share with Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire, making him a speculative Week 12 lineup option against Carolina's rugged run defense.

Though present for practice Thursday, Forte (knee) was listed as a non-participant by the Jets, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a result, Cimini views Forte as unlikely to play Sunday against the Panthers. If the veteran RB ends up being ruled out for the contest, Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire would be in line to handle the Jets' Week 12 rushing duties.

Forte (knee) was present for Thursday's practice, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, Forte "ran some routes and (appeared) to be moving well" Thursday. While there's a solid chance the running back will officially limited as a limited participant, Forte's return to practice, in any capacity, suggests that he has a shot to return to action Sunday against the Panthers.

Forte (knee) isn't practicing Wednesday, Darryl Slater of NJ.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Forte was hopeful he'd be ready to return after a Week 11 bye, having previously sat out in Week 10 against the Buccaneers. Another absence, which now seems quite possible, would leave Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire to split backfield work in Sunday's game against the Panthers. While an MRI didn't reveal any structural damage, Forte apparently is still bothered by pain and swelling in the same right knee that required arthroscopic surgery in January.

Forte said Friday that he hopes his "knee will be back to regular" following the Jets' Week 11 bye, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Forte also noted he's been plagued by swelling in his right knee "for a while," but an MRI didn't reveal any other damage and he doesn't expect to have surgery on the region. After Sunday's trip to Tampa Bay, the Jets will enter their bye week, giving Forte extra time to get his knee in working order. In the meantime, the ground game will be powered by Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire.

Forte (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

With Forte sidelined Sunday, look for Bilal Powell to head the Jets' Week 10 backfield, with Elijah McGuire also in the mix, per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. Forte did not practice all week, so he will no doubt benefit from the fact that the Jets are in bye in Week 11.

Forte (knee) was not present for Friday's practice, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Forte had his most productive game of the season a week ago, but he has not practiced at all this week, so it's looking unlikely he will get a chance to back up his Week 9 performance. If Forte sits out Sunday against the Buccaneers, Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire would share the running back duties in some fashion.

Forte (knee) was listed as a non-participant at practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Forte, who has been dealing with some knee swelling, has one more chance to hit the practice field this week, but his status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers is murky at this stage. If he is sidelined this weekend, Bilal Powell would presumably be in line to head the Jets' Week 10 backfield, with Elijah McGuire also in the mix.