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Bears' Forte becomes 2nd player in NFL history to record 1,000 rushing yards, 100 catches

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte became the second player in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards and record 100 receptions in the same season during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings.

Forte entered the game with 987 rushing yards and 94 receptions.

Former San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was the first player to accomplish the feat back in 2003.

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