"It is the time of year when NFL players start to get beat up and worn down.

Especially running backs, and especially, you would think, the one who leads the NFL in touches from scrimmage with 208.

The bad news for the Chargers is Matt Forte is running like it's early August, not late November.

"Lately I feel I've gotten stronger, maybe because some of the defensive players on other teams have gotten worn down," he said. "It's a game of longevity. The longer you can play at your highest ability, the better off you'll be."

Forte knows a thing or two about surviving an NFL season. He has started every game of his career and his 57-game streak is the longest at his position."