News: Niners running back Frank Gore stretched with the team and did individual drills before sitting out the rest of OTA practice on Wednesday according to the San Jose Mercury News. He did not appear injured.
Analysis: The Niners have to take it easy with Gore, who is now 30 years old and has nearly 2,000 carries over his career including postseason games. He had 321 carries over 19 games in 2012, an average of 16.9 per game. At first there was a belief that average might dip a little bit knowing Gore would share with LaMichael James and Kendall Hunter but with Michael Crabtree getting hurt there could be more of a reliance on the running backs in 2013. Your best move is to call Gore a No. 2 Fantasy running back with obvious upside to be a No. 1 and draft him by the end of Round 4. But you must handcuff him with either a very nice No. 3 option a few rounds later or grab Kendall Hunter with a late-round pick, if not both.
News: Comcast Sportsnet wrote a nice article on how Frank Gore has maintained productive despite being written off recently. The story came out on Gore's 30th birthday, not a coincidence, and in it 49ers general manager Trent Baalke mentioned that going with one running back isn't in the team's plans. "I'm a big believer -- we are big believers -- in a three-headed approach," Baalke said of his run game. "In other words, having a group of backs that bring to the table something a little bit different than the other one so you can do a lot of different things. But also having those backs be able to do enough things the same so you don't become so predictable on game day."
Analysis: Last year Gore played in 19 total games and managed 321 carries, or 16.9 carries per game. He had 32 catches, or 1.7 per game. Compare that with Kendall Hunter's 72 carries and nine catches over 11 games (eight carries and less than one catch per game on average) and LaMichael James' 38 carries and five catches over seven games (5.4 carries and less than one catch per game on average) and you get a sense Gore's workload isn't going to veer anywhere close to a 50-50 timeshare. Gore's rushing average was below 4.0 yards per carry in just four of 19 games and he scored in three of those four games. He was also one of nine RBs to have 10-plus Fantasy points in at least 11 games. If there's anything to be wary of with Gore it's that he's accumulated 1,993 carries and 330 catches over his career (including the postseason), so he's ripe for a breakdown. Your best move is to call Gore a No. 2 Fantasy running back with obvious upside to be a No. 1 and draft him by the end of Round 4. But you must handcuff him with either a very nice No. 3 option a few rounds later or grab Kendall Hunter with a late-round pick, if not both.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore reached the century mark and extended his touchdown streak to four games against the Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII. Gore found the end zone in a 6-yard sprint in the third quarter for his fourth postseason touchdown. He finished with 19 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown in a 34-31 defeat. He was not involved in the passing game as he finished without a catch or a target in the loss. "They got away with one," Gore said. "We showed we were the better team. It was just a couple plays here, a couple plays there."
Analysis: Gore's team came up short Sunday night despite his impressive postseason run. He averaged 106.3 yards on the ground with a total of four rushing touchdowns in three playoff games. Gore finished 2012 with 1,214 yards and eight touchdowns, and has warmed up to the new pistol offense in San Francisco with quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Expect him to be a capable No. 2 running back in 2013, worth a pick as early as the third round.
News: As expected, San Francisco running back Frank Gore was listed active for the Super Bowl vs. Baltimore despite dealing with shoulder and ankle injuries. He was a full participant in practice throughout the week and was never in danger of missing Sunday's championship game. Gore has scored in three straight games and five of his last seven while averaging 4.0-plus yards per carry in all but two of those seven. He has 20 carries in each of his last three games with totals of 277 rush yards, 69 receiving yards and four rushing touchdowns.
Analysis: Gore's battling a couple of nagging injuries but should be fine for Sunday's game. Expect the Niners to lean on Gore at the beginning of the game to see if he can make some headway, and again late in the game if the Niners have a lead. It wouldn't be surprising to see him with a sub-4.0 rushing average in the game against the Ravens but totaling around 75 yards and a touchdown certainly wouldn't be a shock. He's obviously a solid start for Fantasy playoff games. Expect him to be a capable No. 2 running back in 2013, too.
News: Niners running back Frank Gore will have a tough matchup against the Ravens in the Super Bowl. Baltimore's defense hasn't allowed a rushing touchdown to a running back in four straight games including all three playoff games. Furthermore, only one team (Indianapolis) in those four games have cumulatively averaged over 4.0 yards per carry. The Ravens have bent a little more on RBs catching the ball out of the backfield, allowing nine receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown over their last two playoff games. Gore on the other hand has scored in three straight games and five of his last seven while averaging 4.0-plus yards per carry in all but two of those seven. He has 20 carries in each of his last three games with totals of 277 rush yards, 69 receiving yards and four rushing touchdowns.Not bad for a guy who initially struggled running the ball with Colin Kaepernick under center thanks in part to the zone-read option. Those three games came against the Cardinals, Packers and Falcons, all teams that have been less than stellar against the run.
Analysis: Gore's battling a couple of nagging injuries but should be fine for Sunday's game. Expect the Niners to lean on Gore at the beginning of the game to see if he can make some headway, and again late in the game if the Niners have a lead. It wouldn't be surprising to see him with a sub-4.0 rushing average in the game against the Ravens but totaling around 75 yards and a touchdown certainly wouldn't be a shock. He's obviously a solid start for Fantasy playoff games. Expect him to be a capable No. 2 running back in 2013, too.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore turned in a decent performance as he enjoyed his first mulit-touchdown performance of the year during Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Falcons. Gore broke through for two touchdowns in the second half, including a 5-yard dash early in the third and a 9-yard score with 8:23 remaining in the game to take the lead. He finished with a team-high 90 yards with two touchdowns on 21 carries in a 28-24 victory.
Analysis: Gore broke for an 11-yard gain in the second quarter for his longest gain of the afternoon, but took was able to wear out the defensive line for big chunks late in the game. It seems as if Gore has warmed up to the new pistol offense in San Francisco with quarterback Colin Kaepernick and will be looking for another big performance in two weeks against the winner of New England and Baltimore in the Super Bowl. Gore did not play Baltimore, who allowed just 122.8 yards per game on the ground, this season, but did total over 100 yards on offense -- 81 yards rushing and 34 receiving yards -- in Week 15 against New England. Consider him a solid option in all Playoff Challenge leagues regardless of the opponent.
News: The San Francisco Chronicle reports that 49ers running back Frank Gore has warmed up to the new offense in San Francisco with quarterback Colin Kaepernick running the pistol. "Kaepernick did a great job last week," Gore said. "He's big, he's strong, he's fast, and they are going to have to look out for him. So hopefully they keep looking out for him and 21 (Gore's number) will keep getting the ball and I just do what he did last week." Gore acknowledged he needed time to adjust to the pistol and the read-option plays the 49ers often run from the formation. Since he doesn't know if he'll take a read-option handoff - or if Kaepernick will keep it - he can't hit holes with his customary abandon. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman said it didn't take Gore long to adjust to the read-option. "He's one of the most gifted, knowledgeable and intelligent football players that I've been around, really at any position," Roman said. "He just has a feel and an understanding for the game. It's funny, when you install something or put something new in, he can just see it."
Analysis: The 49ers face the Falcons in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, and Gore is hoping to stay hot. Gore ran over the Packers last week with 23 carries for 119 yards and a touchdown and two catches for 48 yards. He now has double digits in Fantasy points in seven of his past eight games. Atlanta, despite trying to limit Marshawn Lynch last week, still allowed him to get 13 Fantasy points, and the Falcons have allowed a running back to score in eight of their past nine games. We like Gore as a quality option in all Playoff Challenge leagues.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore was overshadowed in the running game by his own quarterback Saturday, but he still had a terrific performance in his own right in an NFC Divisional Playoff game. Gore rushed for 119 yards on 23 carries, finishing second on the team behind Kaepernick’s record-setting 183-yard performance. Gore scored one touchdown, and added two receptions for 48 yards in a 45-31 win.
Analysis: Gore had another solid season, finishing with 1,214 yards and eight touchdowns, and it seems like he did a good job keeping something in the tank for the postseason run. Gore will take on either the Falcons or the Seahawks in the NFC Championship. Gore would rather Atlanta move on, as they rank just 22nd in the league in Fantasy points against running backs (Seattle ranks sixth), but Gore would be a high-end option in all Playoff Challenge leagues.
News: As Frank Gore prepares for a showdown with the Packers in the Divisional Playoffs, the San Francisco Chronicle points out that his numbers haven't been strong since Colin Kaepernick became the team's starter. In the nine games before Kaepernick Gore gained 753 yards, or 83.7 yards per game. In the seven since Gore has had 461 rush yards, or 65.9 per game. Gore also has three rushing touchdowns in those seven games with Kaepernick versus five rushing touchdowns with Alex Smith under center. The biggest difference, per the Chronicle is the move to the read-option offense. "It's different, but I've just got to, with the ball in my hands, I've got to try to make a play," Gore said. "And that's it. It's on (Kaepernick to make the read). I've just got to be patient, patient through the line, and when I've got it, I've got to explode. Just more being patient."
Analysis: The Packers have allowed over 100 rush yards three times this season: Twice to Adrian Peterson and once to Frank Gore back in Week 1 (112 rush yards and a TD). Six running backs have totaled 100 yards on the Packers over the year and Green Bay has allowed just 12 total TDs to RBs. Expect Gore to be involved in the Niners' offense and thus a solid Fantasy option in Playoff Fantasy leagues. As for 2013, we're worried the years of work he's had could catch up with him and as a result he could struggle.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore tallied 20 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown during San Francisco's 27-13 win over Arizona in Week 17. He also added three receptions for 21 yards, just his fourth outing this season with more than two catches. Gore ran for a 2-yard score early in the fourth quarter for his franchise-best 51st touchdown rushing, breaking a tie with mentor Roger Craig and late Hall of Famer Joe Perry.
Analysis: Gore's touchdown was his eighth of the year as he matched his total from the 2011 campaign in the season finale. He has now reached the end zone at least eight times in four separate seasons during his eight-year career to help him establish the franchise mark. Despite the emergence of LaMichael James for the 49ers, Gore remains the leading ball-carrier and topped 20 carries on five occasions. Fantasy owners should continue to consider him a high-end option in all playoff formats and an early round pick again in 2013 drafts.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore is active for Week 17 against Arizona after overcoming a lingering knee issue. Gore, who was listed as probable on the team's injury report, was limited to just six carries for 28 yards -- both season lows -- during a loss at Seattle last Sunday. He will attempt to rebound against a Cardinals defense that ranks 28th in the NFL against the run (137.5 yards allowed per game).
Analysis: Gore's performance last Sunday marked just the second time this season he finished with fewer than 10 carries as the 49ers offense usually runs through him. Prior to that outing, he collected at least 20 attempts in two of his previous three games while posting two touchdowns in that span. In his previous contest against Arizona this season, he tallied 16 carries for 55 yards. The Cardinals are giving up an average of 18.0 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season so Gore should remain a top option for Week 17.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore (knee) will attempt to rebound from perhaps his worst outing of the season during a matchup against Arizona in Week 17. Gore was limited to just six carries for 28 yards -- both season lows -- during a loss at Seattle last Sunday. He was listed as probable on the team's injury report after he practiced in full throughout the past week and is not expected to miss any playing time. He will square off against a Cardinals defense that ranks 28th in the NFL against the run (137.5 yards allowed per game).
Analysis: Gore's performance last Sunday marked just the second time this season he finished with fewer than 10 carries as the 49ers offense clearly runs through him. Prior to that outing, he collected at least 20 attempts in two of his previous three games while posting two touchdowns in that span. In his previous contest against Arizona this season, he tallied 16 carries for 55 yards. The Cardinals are giving up an average of 18.0 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season so Gore should remain a top option for Week 17.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore endured his worst performance of the season during Sunday's contest at Seattle in Week 16. Gore was held in check and rushed for a season-low 28 yards on six carries in a 42-13 defeat. He was outrushed by his quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who rushed for a team-high 31 yards on seven carries. Gore was hardly involved in the passing game, as he received just one target and finished without a catch in a losing effort.
Analysis: Gore did not have an easy time going up against a physical defense, but the game was well out of hand early on and there was no point in keeping him on to risk any sort of injury. He has been held to under 10 carries in a game for the second time this season. Gore has 1,146 yards on the ground with seven rushing touchdowns this season and will try to end the regular season on a high note against the Cardinals at home. At this point, it is uncertain whether head coach Jim Harbaugh will rest any of his starters. Gore rushed for just 55 yards in his last meeting in Week 8. Fantasy owner should view him as a viable option in most formats heading into Week 17.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore was officially ruled active, as expected, for Sunday night's contest on the road at Seattle in Week 16 despite dealing with a wrist injury. Gore, who totaled over 100 yards -- 81 yards rushing and 34 receiving yards -- in Week 15 at New England, will face a stingy Seattle defense that has allowed just 106.3 yards per game on the ground this season, which is the 10th fewest allowed in the league. Gore became the first running back to pass the 100-yard mark against the Seahawks this season, as he rushed for 131 yards on 16 carries in Week 7.
Analysis: Gore practiced in full all week leading up to Sunday and was never in danger of missing any time on the field. He has fared well against the Seahawks, as he has averaged 93.1 yards on the ground with a total of four touchdowns in 13 career meetings against Seattle. He has 1,118 yards and seven touchdowns this season for the Niners and needs just 93 yards to top his rushing total from last season. Opposing running backs have scored an average of 14 Fantasy points per game this season, which is the fifth-fewest allowed in the league. Gore is enjoying his best season since 2009 and should be viewed as a viable starting option in deeper formats heading into Week 16 at Seattle.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore (wrist) practiced in full all week leading up to Week 16 at Seattle. He is listed as probable for Sunday night's game. Gore totaled over 100 yards -- 81 yards rushing and 34 receiving yards -- in Week 15 at New England. He'll face a stingy Seattle defense that has allowed just 106.3 yards per game on the ground this season, which is the 10th fewest allowed in the league. Gore became the first running back to pass the 100-yard mark against the Seahawks this season, as he rushed for 131 yards on 16 carries in Week 7.
Analysis: Gore was never in any danger of missing playing time in Week 16, so it's nice to see him probable and ready to go. He has fared well against the Seahawks, as he has averaged 93.1 yards on the ground with a total of four touchdowns in 13 career meetings against Seattle. He has 1,118 yards and seven touchdowns this season for the Niners and needs just 93 yards to top his rushing total from last season. Opposing running backs have scored an average of 14 Fantasy points per game this season, which is the fifth-fewest allowed in the league. Gore is enjoying his best season since 2009 and should be viewed as a viable starting option in deeper formats heading into Week 16 at Seattle.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore will look to keep his recent success going in a tough matchup on the road against the Seahawks in Week 16. Gore totaled over 100 yards -- 81 yards rushing and 34 receiving yards -- in Week 15 at New England. He'll face a stingy Seattle defense that has allowed just 106.3 yards per game on the ground this season, which is the 10th fewest allowed in the league. Gore became the first running back to pass the 100-yard mark against the Seahawks this season, as he rushed for 131 yards on 16 carries in Week 7.
Analysis: Gore has fared well against the Seahawks, as he has averaged 93.1 yards on the ground with a total of four touchdowns in 13 career meetings against Seattle. He has 1,118 yards and seven touchdowns this season for the Niners and needs just 93 yards to top his rushing total from last season. Opposing running backs have scored an average of 14 Fantasy points per game this season, which is the fifth-fewest allowed in the league. Gore is enjoying his best season since 2009 and should be viewed as a viable starting option in deeper formats heading into Week 16 at Seattle.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore turned in another solid performance as he totaled over 100 yards on offense during Sunday's contest at New England in Week 15. Gore nearly became the franchise leader rushing touchdowns as he scooped up a botched exchange from Colin Kaepernick for a 9-yard return for a touchdown. He racked up a team-high 81 yards on 23 carries in a 41-34 victory. He also caught both of his targeted passes for 34 yards on the night.
Analysis: Gore entered Sunday needing just one rushing touchdown to set the franchise record, but his score was officially ruled as a fumble recovery TD which may have ruined postseason hopes for some Fantasy owners on the night. Though there's always a possibility of a scoring change, it seems as if this ruling maybe set in stone. Gore did, however, set the team's all-time rushing record with an 8-yard run in the second quarter. He now has 8,741 yards on his career with the Niners. He'll have a tough test in Week 16 at Seattle. The Seahawks have allowed just 105.4 rushing yards per game this season, which is the 11th-fewest allowed in the league. Gore rushed for 131 yards on the ground and racked up 51 receiving yards in Week 7 against Seattle. Fantasy owners should view him more of mid-range option in most formats heading into Week 16.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore was officially ruled active, as expected, for Sunday's contest against the Patriots in Week 15. Gore, who is dealing with a wrist injury, was a full participant in practice all week leading up to Sunday. Though he surpassed Joe Perry to set the franchise's all-time rushing record last season, he remains just a few yards away from setting the team's true franchise mark. Perry's franchise mark did not include his first two seasons with 49ers in the All-American Football Conference. Perry collected 8,689 yards on the ground with the 49ers and Gore is just 30 yards away from surpassing that mark heading into Sunday's game. He'll face a New England defense that has allowed just 100.8 rushing yards this season, which is the eighth fewest yards allowed in the league.
Analysis: Gore has been outstanding for the 49ers this season and has rushed for 1,035 yards and seven touchdowns on 211 carries this season. He has missed some chances from the goal line this season as Anthony Dixon and Kendall Hunter, who is injured, have combined for four touchdowns on the ground. Gore will pack a one-two punch with LaMichael James in the backfield, who made his debut last week. Opposing running backs have averaged 16.2 Fantasy points per game this season. The Patriots have allowed a touchdown to a running back in four of last five games but haven't yet to allow a running back to hit the century mark since Week 3. We expect Gore to become the team's all-time rusher after this game, so consider him as a viable start in all formats heading into Week 15.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore was a full participant in practice all week despite dealing with a wrist injury. Gore is listed as probable for Week at New England. Though he surpassed Joe Perry to set the franchise's all-time rushing record last season, he remains just a few yards away from setting the team's true franchise mark. Perry's franchise mark did not include his first two seasons with 49ers in the All-American Football Conference. Perry collected 8,689 yards on the ground with the 49ers and Gore is just 30 yards away from surpassing that mark heading into Sunday's game. He'll face a New England defense that has allowed just 100.8 rushing yards this season, which is the eighth fewest yards allowed in the league.
Analysis: Gore has been outstanding for the 49ers this season and has rushed for 1,035 yards and seven touchdowns on 211 carries this season. He has missed some chances from the goal line this season as Anthony Dixon and Kendall Hunter, who is injured, have combined for four touchdowns on the ground. Gore will pack a one-two punch with LaMichael James in the backfield, who made his debut last week. Opposing running backs have averaged 16.2 Fantasy points per game this season. The Patriots have allowed a touchdown to a running back in four of last five games but haven't yet to allow a running back to hit the century mark since Week 3. We expect Gore to become the team's all-time rusher after this game, so consider him as a viable start in all formats heading into Week 15.
News: Though 49ers running back Frank Gore surpassed Joe Perry to set the franchise's all-time rushing list last season, he remains just a few yards away from setting the team's true franchise record. Perry's franchise mark did not include his first two seasons with 49ers in the All-American Football Conference. Perry collected 8,689 yards on the ground with the 49ers and Gore is just 30 yards away from surpassing that mark heading into his matchup on the road against the Patriots. He'll face a New England defense that has allowed just 100.8 rushing yards this season, which is the eighth fewest yards allowed in the league.
Analysis: Gore has been outstanding for the 49ers this season and has rushed for 1,035 yards and seven touchdowns on 211 carries this season. He has missed some chances from the goal line this season as Anthony Dixon and Kendall Hunter, who is injured, have combined for four touchdowns on the ground. Gore will pack a one-two punch with LaMichael James in the backfield, who made his debut last week. Opposing running backs have averaged 16.2 Fantasy points per game this season. The Patriots have allowed a touchdown to a running back in four of last five games but haven't yet to allow a running back to hit the century mark since Week 3. We expect Gore to become the team's all-time rusher after this game, so consider him as a viable start in all formats heading into Week 15.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore was able to get back into the end zone in Week 14 against the Dolphins. Gore scored on a 1-yard scamper in the third quarter of the 27-13 win, capping off a short two-play, 9-yard scoring drive. He finished with a team-high 63 yards on 12 carries in the victory and eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards for the sixth time in his career on a 9-yard run in the third quarter. Gore also hauled in a pair of receptions for 22 yards and averaged 6.1 yards each time he touched the ball.
Analysis: Gore actually almost had a second touchdown as he burst up the middle for a 19-yard gain early in the fourth quarter, but was tackled at the goal line. However, coach Jim Harbaugh took Gore out on the next play which allowed Anthony Dixon to punch the ball in from a yard out. Still, Gore turned in another productive performance for Fantasy owners against a tough Dolphins defense and has now found the end zone in each of his last three games (two rushing, one receiving). He will look to extend his scoring streak to four straight games when the 49ers face the Patriots in New England in Week 15. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with Gore as a viable start in all formats heading into that matchup.
News: As expected, 49ers running back Frank Gore has been ruled active for Week 14 against the Dolphins, despite being listed on the team's injury report with a wrist injury. Gore needs just 28 yards rushing to reach 1,000 for the sixth time in his career and will face a Dolphins defense that ranks eighth in the league in run defense, giving up under 98 yards per contest, and has allowed an average of 14 Fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Analysis: Gore is the only player in the NFL with over 10,000 yards from scrimmage and and 50-plus touchdowns since 2006 as he continues to be a workhorse for the 49ers. He needs 240 yards rushing to trump his mark from a year ago and should be able to surpass that with four games left. While the Dolphins have been fairly tough against the run thus far, they have allowed over 100 yards rushing in three of the last four games so Gore should be able to keep things going Sunday. Continue to view Gore as a solid option in all Fantasy formats for Week 14.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore was listed as probable on the team's injury report for Week 14 against Miami due to a lingering wrist issue. Gore, who was able to dismiss a troublesome rib injury, remained a full participant in practice and is not expected to miss any playing time as he closes in on a personal milestone. He needs just 28 yards rushing to reach 1,000 for the sixth time in his career and will face a Dolphins defense that ranks eighth in the league in run defense, giving up under 98 yards per contest, and has allowed an average of 14 Fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Analysis: Gore has posted some success against the opposing conference as he has rushed for a touchdown in each of his previous three games against an AFC foe. He is the only player in the NFL with over 10,000 yards from scrimmage and and 50-plus touchdowns since 2006 as he continues to be a workhorse for the 49ers. He needs 240 yards rushing to trump his mark from a year ago and should be able to surpass that with four games left. While the Dolphins have been fairly tough against the run thus far, they have allowed over 100 yards rushing in three of the last four games so Gore should be able to keep things going Sunday. Continue to view Gore as a solid option in all Fantasy formats for Week 14.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore needs just 28 yards rushing to reach 1,000 for the sixth time in his career and should be able to reach that mark in Week 14 against the Dolphins. Miami ranks eighth in the league in run defense, giving up under 98 yards per contest, and has allowed an average of 14 Fantasy points to opposing running backs. Gore has rushed for a touchdown in each of his previous three games against an AFC foe.
Analysis: Gore is the only player in the NFL with over 10,000 yards from scrimmage and and 50-plus touchdowns since 2006 as he continues to be a workhorse for the 49ers. He needs 240 yards rushing to trump his mark from a year ago and should be able to surpass that with four games left. While the Dolphins have been fairly tough against the run thus far, they have allowed over 100 yards rushing in three of the last four games so Gore should be able to keep things going Sunday. Continue to view Gore as a solid option in all Fantasy formats for Week 14.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore got into the end zone in Sunday's Week 13 overtime loss at St. Louis. Gore scored on a 1-yard run in the first quarter for the game's opening points. The Niners would not score another touchdown all game, however. Gore finished with 58 rushing yards on 23 carries with the TD. He did not make a catch in the game and was targeted just once.
Analysis: Gore had not scored a rushing touchdown since Week 10 against the Rams and duplicated that feat on Sunday. That said, he failed to top 100 rushing yards for the fifth straight game. Still, Gore has been consistent enough all around that he should remain active at all times in Fantasy going forward. Gore is a solid start in all leagues and formats for Week 14 against Miami.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore is active and starting in the Week 13 game against the Rams Sunday. Gore was not expected to miss any time and was probable on the injury report with his wrist and rib issues. Gore is fine for Sunday's game and faces a St. Louis defense that has allowed 11.4 yards per game on the ground, which ranks 14 in the league against the run. Gore rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown in his last meeting against the Rams in Week 10.
Analysis: Gore has a solid history against the Rams as he has recorded 12 rushing touchdowns over 12 career meetings with the team from St. Louis. That is the most TDs he's scored against any opponent in the NFL. He has averaged 78.2 yards per game against the Rams but has failed to reach the century mark since 2010. The Rams have allowed just two 100-yard rushers this season (Stevan Ridley and Marshawn Lynch). Opposing running backs have scored an average of 18.6 Fantasy points per game this season. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with Gore as a high-end option in all formats for Sunday's game.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore was a full participant in practice for the third straight day Friday and is being considered as probable for Week 13 against the Rams. He was listed on the injury report due to wrist and rib issues. He'll face a St. Louis defense that has allowed 11.4 yards per game on the ground, which ranks 14 in the league against the run. Gore rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown in his last meeting against the Rams in Week 10.
Analysis: Gore has fared well against the Rams in the past, in fact he has scored 12 rushing touchdowns in 12 lifetime meetings against St. Louis, which is the most he has scored against any opponent. He has averaged 78.2 yards per game against the Rams but has failed to reach the century mark since 2010. The Rams have allowed just two 100-yard rushers this season (Stevan Ridley and Marshawn Lynch). Opposing running backs have scored an average of 18.6 Fantasy points per game this season. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with Gore as a high-end option in all formats heading into Week 13.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore will be looking to keep his recent success against the Rams in Week 13. Gore rushed for 83 yards on 18 carries and caught two passes for 18 yards, including a touchdown, his last time out against the Saints in Week 12. He'll face a St. Louis defense that has allowed 11.4 yards per game on the ground, which ranks 14 in the league against the run. Gore rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown in his last meeting against the Rams in Week 10.
Analysis: Gore has fared well against the Rams in the past, in fact he has scored 12 rushing touchdowns in 12 lifetime meetings against St. Louis, which is the most he has scored against any opponent. He has averaged 78.2 yards per game against the Rams but has failed to reach the century mark since 2010. The Rams have allowed just two 100-yard rushers this season (Stevan Ridley and Marshawn Lynch). Opposing running backs have scored an average of 18.6 Fantasy points per game this season. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with Gore as a high-end option in all formats heading into Week 13.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore hauled in his first receiving touchdown of the season in Week 12 against the Saints. Gore was on the receiving end of a 6-yard strike from Colin Kaepernick in the third quarter, capping off a six-play, 80-yard scoring drive. He also hauled in a 12 yard reception earlier in the contest but did most of his damage on the ground as he racked up 83 yards rushing on 19 carries. His longest run went for 14 yards and he averaged 4.8 yard each time he touched the ball.
Analysis: Gore also looked to have himself a rushing score in the fourth quarter of the 31-21 win, but the play was called back due to holding. Still, Gore was able to put together another productive performance for Fantasy owners and he has now found the end zone in two of his last three contests. He has racked up 294 total yards over that stretch and will be now facing a Rams defense in Week 13 that has struggled to defend the run at times. Gore also rushed for 97 yards and a score when he faced St. Louis earlier in the year, so leave the 29-year-old active in all formats heading into his next matchup.
News: As expected, 49ers running back Frank Gore was ruled active for Week 12 against the Saints. Gore was able to practice in full all week, despite being listed on the team's injury report with a wrist injury. Gore has rushed for a combined 188 yards with a TD in his last two games against New Orleans and has also hauled in 13 receptions for 101 yards and a score over that stretch. He is the only player since 2006 to rack up over 10,000 yard from scrimmage (10,253) and score over 50 TDs (54). The Saints enter the contest allowing a league-worst 157.8 yards rushing per contest.
Analysis: Gore is in the midst of another very productive season in San Francisco as he has racked up 831 yards and is averaging 5.3 yards per carry, which is second best among all players with at least 120 carries. He will now get to face a Saints' defense that has not been able to stop anyone on the ground this season. Even fullback turned tailback Marcel Reece put up over 100 yards rushing against New Orleans last week and the Saints are yielding an average of 23.2 Fantasy points to opposing RBs, which ranks 30th overall. Fantasy owners should consider Gore a high-end option in all formats this week.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore was able to practice in full for the third straight day Friday and is being listed as probable heading into Week 12 against the Saints. Gore has rushed for a combined 188 yards with a TD in his last two games against New Orleans and has also hauled in 13 receptions for 101 yards and a score over that stretch. He is the only player since 2006 to rack up over 10,000 yard from scrimmage (10,253) and score over 50 TDs (54). The Saints enter the contest allowing a league-worst 157.8 yards rushing per contest.
Analysis: Gore is in the midst of another very productive season in San Francisco as he has racked up 831 yards and is averaging 5.3 yards per carry, which is second best among all players with at least 120 carries. He will now get to face a Saints' defense that has not been able to stop anyone on the ground this season. Even fullback turned tailback Marcel Reece put up over 100 yards rushing against New Orleans last week and the Saints are yielding an average of 23.2 Fantasy points to opposing RBs, which ranks 30th overall. Fantasy owners should consider Gore a high-end option in all formats this week.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore looks to have a very favorable matchup on tap in Week 12 against the Saints. Gore, who was able to practice in full Wednesday, has rushed for a combined 188 yards with a TD in his last two games against New Orleans. He has also hauled in 13 receptions for 101 yards and a score over that stretch and is the only player since 2006 to rack up over 10,000 yard from scrimmage (10,253) and score over 50 TDs (54). The Saints enter the contest allowing a league-worst 157.8 yards rushing per contest.
Analysis: Gore is in the midst of another very productive season in San Francisco as he has racked up 831 yards and is averaging 5.3 yards per carry, which is second best among all players with at least 120 carries. He will now get to face a Saints' defense that has not been able to stop anyone on the ground this season. Even fullback turned tailback Marcel Reece put up over 100 yards rushing against New Orleans last week and the Saints are yielding an average of 23.2 Fantasy points to opposing RBs, which ranks 30th overall. Fantasy owners should consider Gore a high-end option in all formats this week.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore was fairly productive in Week 11 against the Bears. Gore rushed for a team-high 78 yards in the 32-7 win on 17 carries. He had a long of 14 yards but was unable to find the end zone. Kendall Hunter scored the 49ers' lone rushing touchdown in the victory on a 14-yard scamper in the second quarter.
Analysis: Gore averaged an impressive 4.6 yards per carry against a very stout Chicago defense Monday night, but owners were hoping to see him find the end zone. However, he came off the field to grab a breather on the play Hunter scored on, which is just the way it goes sometimes. Still, Gore is in the midst of another very productive season in San Francisco and looks to be all but a lock to rush for over 1,000 yards for the sixth time in his career. He also seems to have a very favorable matchup on tap in Week 12 against the Saints. New Orleans is allowing a league-worst 157.8 yards on the ground thus far, so make sure to leave Gore active in all formats next Sunday.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore is active and starting in the Week 11 Monday night game against the Chicago Bears. Gore was able to practice all week leading up to Monday night and was probable on the injury report with a wrist issue. Gore had X-rays taken on the wrist and his ribs after a physical game in Week 10, but is fine to carry a full work load against the Bears, which are allowing just 78.6 rushing yards per game on the season and 10.9 Fantasy points per week to opposing running backs.
Analysis: Gore is healthy but is certainly facing a tough matchup in this Monday night affair. That said, Gore is too good to consider benching against even the toughest of defenses. Gore is averaging 5.4 yards per carry, which matches the best mark of his career. The Bears have also shown some cracks recently, as two running backs have rushed for 100 yards over the last two weeks. Fantasy owners should keep Gore active in all lineups for Week 11.
News: As expected, 49ers running back Frank Gore was able to practice all week leading up to Monday night against the Bears, and he is probable for Week 11. Gore had X-rays taken on his ailing wrist and ribs after a physical game last week, but has been cleared to play. The injuries are not expected to limit him in the game.
Analysis: The Bears are allowing just 78.6 rushing yards per game on the season and 10.9 Fantasy points per week to opposing running backs, but Gore is too good to consider benching against even the toughest of defenses. Gore is averaging 5.4 yards per carry, which matches the best mark of his career. The Bears have also shown some cracks recently, as two running backs have rushed for 100 yards over the last two weeks. Fantasy owners should keep Gore active in all lineups for Week 11.
News: CSN Bay Area reports 49ers running back Frank Gore underwent X-rays on his ribs and right hand after Sunday's game against the Rams, but everything checked out fine. He is eager to get back to work and prepare for Week 11 vs. Chicago. "I'm all right. I'm cool," Gore said Wednesday. "I just have sore ribs, a bruised hand. It's football. (I) ran around (Wednesday). (I'll) be ready for Monday." Gore hopes the Bears are ready as well, even with starting quarterback Jay Cutler potentially sidelined by a concussion. "I hope Cutler plays," Gore said. "It'll be a good game. We want their best. I want Cutler to play. It looks like a playoff game. They have a great record. They're 7-2, we're 6-2-1. Two good teams. Monday night, everybody will be watching. We want their best shot. They're coming off a big loss and we (expletive) tied. Two good teams, and we'll see how it goes on Monday."
Analysis: Usually we would be hesitant to start any running back against the vaunted Bears defense, but the 49ers offensive line is so good that we have confidence in Gore. The veteran running back is averaging 5.4 yards per carry, which has tied his career high from 2006, and is averaging 83.7 rushing yards per game, which is the second-highest average of his career. The Bears are yielding 78.6 rushing yards and 10.9 Fantasy points per week to running backs, which is the third-lowest average in the league. However, Chris Johnson and Arian Foster have both surpassed 100 rushing yards in the last two games against the Bears. And running backs have totaled 13 or more Fantasy points in three straight games against Chicago. Fantasy owners should keep Gore in all active lineups Week 11.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore ended his three-game touchdown drought in Week 10 against the Rams. He scored on a 20-yard run in the fourth quarter for his fifth touchdown of the season. It would be his longest run of the afternoon and he finished with 97 yards on 21 carries in the 24-24 overtime tie. Gore, who also caught three passes for 18 yards, led San Francisco in rushing in the tie.
Analysis: Gore came 3 yards short of his fourth 100-yard rushing performance of the season Sunday but was able to get back on track after gaining just 55 yards on 16 carries his last time out. He now has 753 rushing yards on the year and looks well on his way to going over 1,000 yards for the sixth time in his career. The 29-year-old will have his work cut out for him when he goes up against the Bears in Week 11 but given his production thus far, continue to view Gore as a solid option in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore has been ruled active for Week 10 against the Rams after being listed on Friday's injury report as probable. Gore was a full participant in practice leading up to Sunday despite dealing with a hand injury. St. Louis ranks 13th in the league in run defense, giving up over 105 yards per game, and has allowed an average of 17.2 Fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Analysis: Gore gained 82 yards on 28 carries in two games against the division foe last season and will look to get back on track Sunday after he ran for just 55 yards his last time out. The Rams have given up seven total touchdowns to running backs thus far and allowed the Patriots to run all over them two weeks ago. The 29-year-old remains the workhorse for San Francisco and should be in for another productive week. Keep Gore active in all Fantasy formats for Week 10.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore was a full participant in practice for the third straight day Friday and is being considered as probable for Week 10 against the Rams. Gore was able to practice through a hand injury. St. Louis ranks 13th in the league in run defense, giving up over 105 yards per game, and has allowed an average of 17.2 Fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Analysis: Gore gained 82 yards on 28 carries in two games against the division foe last season and should be good to go Sunday. He ran for just 55 yards his last time out and will be looking to get back on track against a defense that has given up seven total touchdowns to running backs thus far and allowed the Patriots to run all over them two weeks ago. The 29-year-old always seems to wind up on the injury report but he remains the workhorse for San Francisco and should be in for another productive week. Keep Gore active in all Fantasy formats for Week 10.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore ran for just 55 yards his last time out and will be looking to get back on track in Week 10 against the Rams. St. Louis ranks 13th in the league in run defense, giving up over 105 yards per game, and has allowed an average of 17.2 Fantasy points to opposing running backs. Gore ran for 82 yards on 28 carries in two games against the division foe last season.
Analysis: Gore has just one touchdown over the last four games but has a good chance at finding the end zone Sunday. The Rams have given up seven total touchdowns to running backs thus far and allowed the Patriots to run all over them two weeks ago. While the 29-year-old has been losing some carries to Kendall Hunter this season, he remains the workhorse for San Francisco and should be in for another productive week. Keep Gore active in all Fantasy formats for Week 10.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore wasn't needed a ton in Week 8 against the Cardinals. Gore ran for 55 yards on 16 carries in the 24-3 win but was unable to get into the end zone. He did most of his damage in the first half as he only rushed the ball four times after halftime with the 49ers up by three touchdowns. Gore also hauled in one reception for 11 yards and averaged 3.9 yards each time he touched the ball.
Analysis: Gore didn't turn in his best statistical performance of the season Monday night, but he didn't have to as Alex Smith was on fire. Smith completed 18 of his 19 pass attempts and threw three TDs and the 49ers quickly jumped out to a 17-0 lead, which didn't leave much need for Gore. Still, owners were hoping for a bit more from the 29-year-old, who has now been held out of the end zone over his last three contests. However, he has still racked up 304 yards from scrimmage over that stretch and remains one of the 49ers' main offensive weapons. With San Francisco on a bye in Week 9, Gore should be able to get some extra rest for his ribs and knee injuries and be refreshed when San Francisco hosts the Rams in Week 10. As long as he is healthy, Gore can be considered a high-end option in most formats against St. Louis in two weeks.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore is healthy and starting the Week 8 Monday night game against the Cardinals. Gore is dealing with a rib injury but was expected to start considering he was listed as probable on the official injury report. Gore hurt his ribs last week against Seattle but it is not expected to bother him during Monday's game. Arizona enters the contest ranked No. 20 in run defense allowing an average of 120.9 rushing yards per game. They have given up four touchdowns on the ground while yielding an average of 15.4 Fantasy points to opposing RBs on the year.
Analysis: Gore was fine in practice all week and is not expected to be limited Monday night whatsoever. Fantasy owners should feel confident getting Gore in their starting lineup. Gore has rushed for 720 yards and scored seven touchdowns (six rushing, one receiving) over his past eight games against the Cardinals. He has always done well against Arizona and should be active in most Fantasy formats for the Week 8 Monday night affair.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore was able to practice in full yet again Saturday, and is officially listed as probable for Week 8 against the Cardinals Monday. Gore suffered bruised ribs last week against the Seahawks, but the injury is not expected to limit him Monday. The Cardinals enter the contest ranked 20th in run defense after allowing an average of 120.9 rushing yards per game. Arizona has surrendered four touchdowns on the ground while yielding an average of 15.4 Fantasy points to opposing RBs on the year. Gore has rushed for 720 yards and scored seven touchdowns (six rushing, one receiving) over his past eight games against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Gore has been able to practice all week, so there was little concern about his availability. The 49ers are off Sunday, so a setback in pre-game warm-ups would seem to be the only thing standing in his way of playing. Fantasy owners should feel confident getting Gore in their starting lineup. Gore has always done well against Arizona over his career as he has 12 total TDs (11 rushing, one receiving) in 13 career games against the division rival. Fantasy owners should consider the 29-year-a strong starting option in all formats for Week 8.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore (ribs) was able to practice in full Thursday in preparation for San Francisco's Week 8 matchup at Arizona. Gore bruised his ribs while racking up a season-high 131 yards on 16 carries in the 49ers win over the Seahawks last Thursday. The Cardinals enter the contest ranked 20th in run defense after allowing an average of 120.9 rushing yards per game. Arizona has surrendered four touchdowns on the ground while yielding an average of 15.4 Fantasy points to opposing RBs on the year. Gore has rushed for 720 yards and scored seven touchdowns (six rushing, one receiving) over his past eight games against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Gore was able to practice without restriction Thursday and unless he suffers some sort of setback, he should be good to go Monday night. Still, Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status in the days leading up to kickoff just to be on the safe side. While Gore has been held out of the end zone in each of his last two games, it does appear he is starting to heat up a bit. He has gone over the century mark in two of his last three contests and has always done well against Arizona over his career as he has 12 total TDs (11 rushing, one receiving) in 13 career games against the division rival. Fantasy owners should consider the 29-year-old a viable start in all formats this week.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore said his bruised ribs will be "all right" and he expects to play in the 49ers' next game against Arizona on Oct. 29, the Contra Costa Times reports. Gore told reporters after last Thursday's game against Seattle, in which he rushed for a season-high 131 yards on 16 carries, that he was dealing with bruised ribs. "The X-ray was looking good, and I'll take it one day at a time," he said.
Analysis: Gore, who currently ranks second in the NFL to Seattle's Marshawn Lynch in rushing yards (652 to 601), didn't reveal to coach Jim Harbaugh that he suffered an injury. The setback apparently occurred after he took a hard hit from Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner on one of his five receptions. "You know what? He didn't show he was hurting, especially the way he was running the ball," 49ers fullback Bruce Miller said. But the additional time to rest should help Gore return to full strength in time for next Monday's matchup and he should be viewed as a high-end Fantasy option as long as he's active.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore became the first running back to pass the 100-yard mark against the Seahawks Thursday, as he carried the Niners to a 13-6 win. Gore rushed the ball 16 times for 131 yards, and he also added five catches for 51 yards in the game. Each of those represented a new season-high, though he was held out of the end zone for the second game in a row. He was forced to sit out the finale drive of the game, and afterwards received X-rays in the locker room, though he told reporters that he was fine and just has bruised ribs.
Analysis: If Gore say he is fine, we’ll take his word for it. He earned the benefit of the doubt Thursday, because Gore was terrific against a team that had been the toughest rushing defense in the league. Things get a little easier in Week 8, as the 49ers will take on the Cardinals Monday. The Cardinals have allowed 100 yards on the ground in each of the last two games, though they rank right in the middle of the pack with 15.0 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. Gore remains a high-end Fantasy option in all formats for Week 8.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore is coming off a poor performance heading into the Week 7 Thursday night game against Seattle. Gore has a nice opportunity to shake off that 36-yard performance against a team he's owned in the past. Gore owns the highest two single-game rushing totals in San Francisco team history, 212 and 207 yards respectively, and both came against the Seahawks. Gore rushed 23 times for 83 yards and a touchdown in his last game against Seattle last year.
Analysis: Gore definitely has a big history against Seattle, but he has a big history against everyone. Since 2006, Gore's 7,4387 rushing yards are second most in the entire NFL. This year's Seahawks, however, have been solid against the rush. Seattle is allowing the third-fewest Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs on the year. They have not allowed a rushing touchdown since Week 3 and have given up just two all season. No RB has topped 100 yards against them. All that said, we still can't see sitting Gore in any Fantasy formats for Week 7.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore finished with a season-low 36 yards on eight carries during the 49ers' 26-3 loss to the Giants in Week 6. It was the first time this year Gore failed to post double-digits in rushing attempts -- a feat he mustered only twice all of last season -- as he averaged 4.5 yards per carry. Despite the lowly showing on the ground, Gore managed season highs in both catches (four) and receiving yards (20).
Analysis: Gore displayed some early bursts of speed as he posted his longest carry of 13 yards during the 49ers' first possession of the game. However, San Francisco was forced to abandon the run during the second half after falling behind 20 points at the end of the third quarter. Plus, the 49ers were limited by the ineffectiveness of quarterback Alex Smith, who tossed three interceptions for the first time this season. It's encouraging to see Gore more involved in the passing game as he should remain active in most Fantasy formats for Week 7 against Seattle on Thursday.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore will attempt to register 100 rushing yards in back-to-back games for the first time this season during a showdown against the Giants in Week 6. Gore, who also reached the century club during the season opener at Green Bay, posted 106 yards on the ground in the 49ers' win over Buffalo last Sunday. He has also tallied a touchdown in four of the team's five games this season, including two straight. New York is surrendering 111.4 rushing yards per game through five weeks.
Analysis: Last season, Gore went on one of the best stretches in franchise history and collected 100-plus yards rushing in five consecutive games. He will attempt to make it at least two straight games Sunday and become the third opposing running back to run for 100-plus yards against the Giants defense this year. New York has also had problems with pass-catching backs and while Gore hasn't been as active in that regard this season, he remains a threat. The Giants are permitting an average 15.4 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season so consider Gore a high-end option in all Fantasy formats for Week 6.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore reached the 100-yard mark for the second time this season during Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Bills. Gore racked up 106 yards on 14 carries, averaging 7.6 yards per carry in a convincing 45-3 victory. He was able to score his fourth touchdown of the year when he punched it in from one yard out in the third quarter. Gore was not involved in the passing game as he had no catches or targets in a winning effort.
Analysis: Gore could have scored another touchdown but was unable to punch it in from one-yard out in the opening drive of the game. He could have also racked up more yards, but was held out midway through the fourth quarter once the game was out of hand. Gore has 432 yards and four touchdowns through his first five games this season. He'll face a stingy Giants defense at home that allowed just 81 yards and a touchdown to rookie Trent Richardson in Week 4. Fantasy owners should view Gore as a high-end option heading into Week 6 against New York.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore is looking to find the end zone again after scoring in three of his first four games as he's set to face the Bills at home in Week 5. Gore racked up 75 total yards and a touchdown and rushed for 62 yards on a season-high 21 carries against the Jets in Week 4. He'll face a Buffalo defense that has not fared well against the run, allowing 247 yards on the ground against the Patriots last week.
Analysis: Gore has not eclipsed the 100-yard mark since the opening week of the season and has rushed for just 214 yards in his last three weeks. Gore, who fumbled just twice last season, has already coughed up the ball in consecutive games, losing one of his fumbles last week. The Bills have allowed 24.50 points per game against opposing running backs, which ranks 28th in the league. Although his yardage total has been on a decline from week-to-week, the 49ers still entrust him as the lead back, making him a must-start option heading into Week 5.
News: San Francisco running back Frank Gore racked up 75 total yards and a touchdown during the 49ers' 34-0 win over the Jets in Week 4. Gore rumbled for 62 yards on a season-high 21 carries as he averaged just 3.0 yards per attempt. But he was able to score his third touchdown of the year when he barreled into end zone from the 2-yard line during the third quarter. Gore hauled in both passes from quarterback Alex Smith for 13 yards.
Analysis: Gore may have reached the end zone for the first time since Week 2, but he also recorded another statistic he likely would have preferred not to register. The veteran back fumbled the ball for the second straight game, but unlike last week, he did not lose it. However, it's a little concerning considering Gore tallied just two fumbles all of last season. Gore's yardage total has taken a hit in each of the past three games since he totaled 112 yards in the opener, but the 49ers entrust him as the lead back. Keep him active in all Fantasy formats for Week 5 against Buffalo.
News: After reaching the end zone in his first two games of the season, San Francisco running back Frank Gore was bottled up during Week 3 at Minnesota and was limited to just 63 yards on 12 carries while being held out of the end zone. He will look to avoid a streak during Week 4 on the road against the Jets and register a touchdown for the sixth time in his past eight games. New York has surrendered at least one touchdown to opposing running backs in every game this season and was tagged for two scores by Miami last Sunday.
Analysis: Gore has also gone two games without topping the 100-yard mark, a total the 49ers hope he can reach against the Jets. San Francisco has won seven games in row when Gore rushes for 100-plus yards and the New York defense has struggled defending the run this season (148.7 yards allowed per game, fifth most in the NFL). Plus, opposing running backs are averaging 23.6 Fantasy points per game against the Jets, so consider Gore a high-end option. He's worth starting over the likes of Trent Richardson and Ryan Mathews in most Fantasy formats for Week 4.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore was bottled up by the Vikings on Sunday in Week 3. Gore had 12 carries for 63 yards and one catch for 9 yards with a lost fumble. Gore came into this game with double digits in Fantasy points in his past two games against Green Bay and Detroit.
Analysis: The Vikings have done a solid job in run defense all season and have now limited Maurice Jones-Drew, Donald Brown and Gore to minimal Fantasy production. We expect Gore to bounce back in Week 4 at the Jets, and New York has allowed a rushing touchdown in each of the first three games against C.J. Spiller, Isaac Redman and Daniel Thomas. Consider Gore a quality starting option in all leagues.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore is playing at a high level heading into Week 3 at the Vikings. In his past five regular season games, Gore has double digits in Fantasy points in four of them with four touchdowns over that span. Already this season he has run for 201 yards on 33 carries with two touchdowns. The Vikings have been solid in run defense thus far in holding Maurice Jones-Drew to 95 total yards in Week 1 and Donald Brown to 45 total yards in Week 2.
Analysis: With the way Gore is running right now, we would still consider him a starting option in all leagues. We hope he can continue to find the end zone on a regular basis, and Gore continues to remain a solid starter in all formats.
News: The Lions entered Week 2 knowing they needed to stop 49ers running back Frank Gore to have a chance to win -- so much for that. Gore received just 17 carries in the game, but he made every one of them count, rushing for 89 yards and a touchdown and picking up a number of late first downs that broke the Lions’ back as they tried to come back. Gore also caught two balls for 16 yards, including a long of 15 on a 3rd and 14 in the fourth quarter that wound up keeping a scoring drive alive, as the 49ers would go on to win, 27-19.
Analysis: With Gore less than a year away from turning 30, the 49ers are clearly taking pains to keep Gore fresh for the season, as they are limiting his carries somewhat. He has 16 and 17 carries over the first two games despite averaging 6.1 yards per carry so far. If the team was willing to give him 20-plus carries every week, Gore could put up truly fantasy numbers, but he is doing pretty well so far anyways. Gore has a touchdown in both games, with 201 rushing yards overall entering Week 3 against the Vikings. Minnesota has allowed 197 rushing yards on just 3.1 yards per rush, so Gore may face his first tough test. Still, with the way he is rushing the ball right now, Gore remains a high-end Fantasy option in all formats.
News: The Lions made stopping Steven Jackson a priority in Week 1, and they accomplished that goal. Now, they face another one of the NFL's elite running backs in Week 2, as they are focusing on slowing down 49ers back Frank Gore, who gashed them for 141 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown last season. The Lions expect a similar gameplan from San Francisco as the one they saw last season, but that doesn't mean head coach Jim Schwartz expects to stop it. "Things like that carryover, but I don't know that just a particular back or anything like that (carries over). You gain confidence in your (defensive) run game," Schwartz said. "You sort of understand how people want to try and attack you, what plays you haven't done well on, what plays you have. I think all that experience helps but not necessarily (against) a particular player."
Analysis: Gore is coming off a 112-yard, one-touchdown performance in Week 1, and there is little reason to think the Lions will be able to shut him down. Schwartz did point to one particular trap run that the Lions used last year for a 55-yard rush that they have worked on, but the Lions’ may not have the personnel to stop Gore. Detroit allowed 128.1 yards per game last season and almost a touchdown per game. Gore is probably not going to be seeing 25-plus carries per game this season, as the Niners have plenty of options in the backfield, but he remains a high-end Fantasy option for all formats against a weak Lions' defense in Week 2.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore recorded the 30th 100-yard rushing performance of his career in Week 1 against the Packers. He gained 112 yards on 16 yards with a touchdown in the 30-22 win. His longest run of the game came in the fourth quarter when after a NaVorro Bowman interception, he scored from 23 yards out on a run in which he barreled through a few defenders. Gore, who averaged 7 yards per carry, also caught one pass for one yard in the victory.
Analysis: Gore led his team in rushing on Sunday and made the most of his carries, especially later on in the game. His fast start should lead him to the sixth 1,000-yard campaign of his career but owners should keep in mind that he could see fewer carries once Brandon Jacobs returns from his injury. Keep an eye on the situation going forward but based in his history, Gore should continue to be viewed as a solid option in the majority of Fantasy formats heading into Week 2 against the Lions. When the 29-year-old faced Detroit a year ago, Gore rushed for 141 yards on 15 carries with a score.
News: 49ers running back Frank Gore enters Week 1 against the Packers with 29 career 100-yard games, which is the most in team history. He will have a tough test in the season opener as Green Bay ranked 14th in the league against the run a year ago, giving up nearly 112 yards per game, but allowed an average of 17.9 Fantasy points to opposing running backs. In the season opener against the Seahawks in 2011, Gore gained 59 yards on 22 carries.
Analysis: Gore has rushed for 189 yards and a touchdown in two career games against the Packers and also has a receiving score. He is coming off the fifth 1,000-yard campaign of his career and played in all 16 games a year ago for just the second time since coming into the league in 2005. San Francisco brought in some wideouts to enhance the passing game in the offseason but as owners know, the offense runs through Gore in San Francisco. Add to the fact that it looks like Brandon Jacobs will not play Week 1 and the 29-year-old is looking like a solid play against the Packers. Consider Gore as no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: After sitting out the opening preseason game, San Francisco running back Frank Gore made his debut Saturday night against the Texans. Gore, who got the start, was limited to just the first two series before he was pulled, and was splitting carries with Brandon Jacobs, who suffered a knee injury and was carted off the field. Gore finished with two rushes for 12 yards in his first live action. He was not involved in the passing game, and finished with no targets or receptions.
Analysis: Gore is in a crowded backfield with as the 49ers added Jacobs and LaMichael James during the offseason. However, James and Jacobs were both carted off the field with injuries, which could lead the way for the tandem of Gore and Kendall Hunter. Despite the depth at running back, Gore is still expected to retain the lead role out of the backfield and should still be considered a No. 2 Fantasy running back, but there are other players with fresher legs to select before him. Target him with a pick around Round 4 in most Fantasy drafts at this point.
News:Frank Gore may stand alone among all San Francisco running backs, but he's not done working. The three-time Pro Bowler is still one of the first players to arrive at team headquarters, beginning his training camp ritual with an early morning conditioning session before the 49ers hit the practice field. His work ethic has helped make the 29-year-old the franchise's all-time leading career rusher (7,625 yards) to go along with several other team records. "Frank likes to work," Jim Harbaugh said Monday. "I’ve seen a laser-like focus from Frank. As far as on the practice field, (it’s the) same Frank, same demanding, intense, enthusiastic guy on the field. He wants to play, wants to work, wants to continually get better."
Analysis: The landscape of the 49ers' rushing attack has certainly changed since San Francisco fell in the NFC championship game. The team added veteran Brandon Jacobs and second-round draft pick LaMichael James during the offseason to a backfield that also features Gore's understudy Kendall Hunter. Despite the crowd, Gore is expected to retain the lead role out of the backfield, but he likely won't reach the 282 carries -- the second most of his career -- he amassed last year. His receiving totals also took a dive in 2011 as he posted a career-low 6.7 yards per catch. Gore should still be considered a No. 2 Fantasy running back, but there are other players with fresher legs to select before him. Target him with a pick around Round 4 in most Fantasy drafts at this point.
News: 49ers running backs coach Tom Rathman told the Sacramento Bee that while he likes the depth the team has at the position, "I don't know if everyone's going to be happy with the time that they get." The Niners added Brandon Jacobs and rookie LaMichael James to a group that includes long-time starter Frank Gore and second-year rusher Kendall Hunter, among others. Gore has been working out with the team and has even done a boxing regimen to help him shed weight before training camp. "He's working hard, he's out here, he understands what's at stake," Rathman said of Gore. "We've got a very good group. We're very close to where we want to go. And I think the attendance we had this offseason kind of exemplifies that as far as guys want to be here, they want to be in the system, be around their teammates because they know we're close. And we've just got to take that next step."
Analysis: Rathman ultimately believes that everyone's playing time in the Niners backfield will be settled in training camp. Gore is sure to be the Niners' starter so long as he's healthy, but with Hunter working on some third downs, Jacobs stealing goal-line carries and James getting sprinkled in throughout the game, we could really see Gore's stats begin to decline because his opportunities will decline. We still envision Gore as a workhorse, but he will not get as many touches as in past years. He should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy rusher at best, and he should only be drafted with a pick around Round 4 in most leagues.
News:Frank Gore is embracing change and competition at age 29. The three-time Pro Bowl running back is taking part in the 49ers' offseason workouts this year, arriving far earlier than usual to the Bay Area from his offseason home in Miami to get going with his teammates. "As long as I'm in great shape, I'm going to be the Frank Gore I've always been," Gore said. While Gore is determined to do his part to duplicate San Francisco's special comeback season of 2011, he has other motivation, too: The defending NFC West champions already have a busy backfield, and Gore will get a daily push from backup Kendall Hunter, newly signed Brandon Jacobs and rookie second-round pick LaMichael James. Gore also has a workout bonus for his attendance that's part of the new $21 million, three-year contract extension he received last August. "It feels good to be back out with the team," Gore said. "Change is good at times. My first year here. I've been here at 6 o'clock in the morning. I'll be out here `til minicamp is over, go home and get in beast mode shape and be ready for the season."
Analysis: Gore has long prided himself on being a durable, every-down back who can carry the load for the Niners year after year. Yet coach Jim Harbaugh knows Gore will need his share of breaks. The 49ers' career rushing leader, who last season reeled off a franchise-best stretch of five straight 100-yard games, took six weeks off to rest after the 49ers' 20-17 overtime loss in January to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants in the NFC championship game. We still envision Gore as a workhorse, but he will not get as many touches as in past years. He should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy rusher at best, and he should only be drafted with a pick around Round 4 in most leagues.
News:Frank Gore has seen the 49ers sign Brandon Jacobs and draft LaMichael James this offseason after Kendall Hunter stole some significant playing time last season. Some people believe is an indictment that Gore can't shoulder the rushing workload anymore. Gore would beg to differ. A year after posting 282 carries for 1,211 yards and eight touchdowns, Gore says he has plenty left to give the Niners. "I feel like I still got a lot left in my tank," said Gore. "I want to show it off that I still got a lot left in my tank and I can play at a high level. I will play at a high level as long as God blesses me to be healthy so I can go out and do something that I love."
Analysis: Gore didn't play nearly as often on third downs last year -- proof of that is in his six-year lows of 17 catches for 114 yards and zero touchdowns. Now there's potential for him to lose some goal-line work to Jacobs and potentially some long-down work to James. Gore remains a borderline No. 1/No. 2 Fantasy running back for now, worth a pick between 17th and 35th overall in drafts. Getting Jacobs with a late-round pick as a handcuff to Gore is also advised.
News: It has been years since the 49ers had a running back as big and strong as Frank Gore, but they've got a guy. On Wednesday the 49ers and running back Brandon Jacobs agreed to a deal, providing quality depth behind Gore as well as a potential goal-line vulture. Jacobs ran for 571 yards on 152 carries (3.8 avg.) last year with the Giants but scored seven touchdowns on the ground and another through the air. In fact, Jacobs has scored 30 rushing touchdowns in 100 NFL games.
Analysis: Gore is expected to remain the primary ball carrier for the 49ers because of his versatility, but there's no doubt that Jacobs will steal some (not all) of Gore's touchdowns. He's probably there more as a quality backup in case Gore gets hurt, and he likely came at an affordable price. Gore remains a low-end No. 1 Fantasy running back for now, worth a pick between 15th and 30th overall in drafts. Getting Jacobs with a late-round pick as a handcuff to Gore is also advised.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore was able to find some room to run in Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Giants. He gained 74 yards on 16 carries and caught six passes for 45 yards in the 20-17 overtime loss. He had a long run of 11 and averaged 4.6 yards per carry. Gore rushed for 163 yards in the playoffs.
Analysis: Gore had a resurgent campaign for the 49ers and a lot of that had to do with his ability to stay healthy. He rushed for over 1,200 yards for the first time since 2006 and improved his touchdowns from just five a year ago to eight. The 28-year-old already holds most of the rushing records in San Francisco and should be a solid option in Fantasy again next season. Target Gore as a No. 2 Fantasy RB on Draft Day in 2012.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports that 49ers RB Frank Gore appeared to re-injure his right leg on the final drive of Saturday's divisional victory against the Saints, but Gore said Monday he expects to play in the NFC Championship Game vs. New York. "I feel good," Gore said. "I'll do whatever it takes to get to the Super Bowl."
Analysis: Gore played well against the Saints as he racked up 127 total yards from scrimmage. Consider him a solid start in all Fantasy Playoff Challenge games, and he should be considered a high-end No. 2 Fantasy RB heading into 2012.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore racked up 127 total yards from scrimmage during the 49ers' 36-32 win over New Orleans in their NFC Divisional Playoff game on Saturday. Gore, who was one of several players making their postseason debut, recorded 89 rushing yards on 13 carries to pace the team on the ground. He also added 38 receiving yards after hauling in all seven passes thrown in his direction from QB Alex Smith.
Analysis: Gore hasn't been relied on much in the passing game this season, but shared the team lead in receptions with TE Vernon Davis on Saturday. His output also eclipsed his total from his previous 10 games combined (five). The 49ers will likely continue to provide Gore with ample touches and he should be consider a strong option in Fantasy playoff challenges. He's also viewed as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB in 2012 drafts.
News: RB Frank Gore played a minimal role in the 49ers' offense in a Week 17 win over the Rams. With the 49ers preparing for the playoffs, most of the touches went to Kendall Hunter, so Gore was limited to seven carries, with which he produced just 9 yards. 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh elected to sit Gore for the second half, though he said that Gore was not injured. Even with the modest production, Gore finished the season with 1,211 rushing yards, which is his highest single-season total since 2006.
Analysis: Gore had been expected to share the load with Hunter this week, but he was still a disappointment to owners who started him in Week 17. He should be back to his usual high level of production in the playoffs, so he is a viable start in postseason formats, though owners should be aware that the 49ers will have a bye for the first round.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore enters Week 17, the final week of the regular season, expecting to see a full boatload of carries in the game at St. Louis. The 49ers control their own destiny and a win would secure the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye. Gore will be facing a Rams team he struggled against Week 13 with 21 carries for 73 yards without a score. That said, the Rams enter Week 17 having allowed the fourth-most Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. Just last week, Pittsburgh's Rashard Mendenhall went for 116 yards and a TD against the Rams and Isaac Redman and John Clay also scored rushing touchdowns in that game.
Analysis: Gore has not topped 100 rushing yards since Week 9 at Washington and likely won't in the Week 17 game, especially with Kendall Hunter likely to get double-digit touches as well. That said, Gore has found a way to score in three straight games and is looking to make it a fourth straight against the Rams. We like him to get into the end zone in the game, and consider Gore a solid No. 2 Fantasy RB for Week 17.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore was able to notch his eighth rushing touchdown of the season in Week 16 against the Seahawks. Gore was able to plow into the end zone on a 4-yard scamper in the third quarter, capping off an eight-play, 75-yard scoring drive. He finished with 83 yards rushing on 23 carries in the 19-17 win, averaging 3.6 yards per carry. Gore also caught one pass for 13 yards and has now scored a touchdown in three straight contests.
Analysis: After enduring a five-game scoreless drought a few weeks back, Gore has become a touchdown machine of late. He has found the end zone in each of his last three contests and has racked up 220 yards on the ground over that stretch. While the 49ers are already in the playoffs, the team is still trying to secure home field, so coach Jim Harbaugh might chose to play his starters next week against St. Louis. Owners who are in leagues that run through Week 17 should keep an eye on Gore's status moving forward. If he plays, Gore can be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB against the Rams.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore will be going up against a Seahawks team in Week 16 that he has had success against in his career. In 11 career games against the division foe, he has rushed for 996 yards with three touchdowns, and has another 358 yards and score receiving. Seattle enters Saturday ranked 11th in the league in run defense, giving up under 107 yards per contest, and has allowed an average of 16.4 Fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Analysis: Gore has rushed for 210 yards over his last three games and has scored on two straight. He has been shouldering the load for the 49ers all season long and that should continue on Saturday. He rushed for 59 yards on 22 carries and also had three catches for 19 yards when he faced Seattle earlier in the year but with the way he has been playing of late, consider Gore a No. 2 Fantasy RB for Week 16.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore registered his seventh rushing touchdown of the season in Week 15 against the Steelers. Gore was able to find the end zone on a 5-yard scamper in the fourth quarter, which turned out to be the last score of the game. He finished with a team-high 65 rushing yards on 18 carries, averaging 3.6 yards per carry. Gore's longest run of the day went for 13 yards, but he failed to register a catch, despite being targeted three times by Alex Smith in the 20-3 victory.
Analysis: Gore said he felt good heading into Monday night and looked very strong running the ball against a tough Steelers defense. After putting together a five-game scoreless streak, Gore has been able to find the end zone in each of his last two contests and has racked up 145 yards on the ground over that stretch. Now he will look to keep things rolling when the 49ers head up to Seattle in Week 16. Gore was held to just 59 yards on 22 carries in the team's first meeting this season, but he has averaged 90.5 yards on the ground over 13 career games against the Seahawks. As long as he is healthy, consider the 28-year-old a No. 2 Fantasy RB next Saturday.
News: After he appeared hobbled during his last game at Arizona, San Francisco RB Frank Gore said Friday he should be good to go in Week 15 against Pittsburgh on Monday night. "I feel good," Gore told the San Jose Mercury News. "Everyone in the league gets nicks and bruises. It’s the 15th week. NFL football is physical. I’ll go out there and try to get my team a win and do the best I can." 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said on Monday that Gore is not 100 percent and that he’s battling several nagging injuries.
Analysis: Despite being bothered by a slew of injuries, Gore has still amassed 1,054 rushing yards, the fifth 1,000-yard season in his seven-year NFL career. He has shined under the prime time spotlight and recorded 345 total yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns in his past two games on Monday night. Still, it's tough to entrust the ailing Gore with a full workload for the remainder of the season and the Steelers have permitted an average of 13.6 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. Consider Gore a low-end No. 2 Fantasy RB for Week 15.
News: 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that RB Frank Gore, who had just two carries after a third-quarter touchdown Week 14 against the Cardinals, is not 100 percent. "He's got some things," Harbaugh said.
Analysis: Gore said after the loss Sunday the reason Kendall Hunter got most of the carries in the second half was a personnel decision by the coaches. But it's clear they were concerned about his health. The 49ers already locked up a postseason berth, so now might be the time to rest Gore to get him ready for the playoffs. Gore has dealt with knee and ankle injuries this year, but he has yet to miss a game. Gore was very productive on his 10 carries Sunday, rushing for 72 yards and one touchdown. Unfortunately, if the 49ers are going to limit his touches, then that could make him a risky Fantasy play down the stretch. Gore might only project as a No. 2 Fantasy RB for Week 15 against the Steelers.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore registered his sixth rushing touchdown of the season in Week 14 against the Cardinals. Gore was able to find the end zone on a 37-yard scamper in the third quarter, putting San Francisco up 19-7. He finished with 72 yards rushing on 10 carries in the 21-19 loss, but failed to record a reception. Gore's longest run of the day was his touchdown run and he averaged 7.2 yards per carry in the defeat. "Whatever personnel coaches call, that's what I've got to go by," Gore said after the game.
Analysis: Gore was finally able to get back in the end zone on Sunday, breaking his five-game scoring drought. However, he only ran the ball 10 times in the contest, which is only twice more than rookie Kendall Hunter. With the 49ers already secured a spot in the postseason, the team seemed to be taking the cautious approach with Gore on Sunday. Unfortunately for Fantasy owners, this is a trend that could continue until the end of the regular season. Still, Gore proved on Sunday he can still be productive in a limited role, so owners can continue to view him as a No. 2 Fantasy RB in Week 15 against the Steelers.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore will be looking to end his touchdown drought in Week 14 against the Cardinals. Gore, who became San Francisco's all-time leading rusher last week, has failed to score a touchdown in each of his last five games. However, he will now face an Arizona defense that is allowing 119.4 rushing yards per game. The Cardinals have surrendered 12 touchdowns on the ground and are allowing an average of 16.3 Fantasy points to opposing RBs on the season.
Analysis: While Gore hasn't found the end zone in over the month for the 49ers, he looks to have a somewhat favorable matchup in Week 14 against the Cardinals. Arizona has had their fare share issues defending the run this season and have surrendered nine touchdowns to opposing RBs thus far. Gore has also had some success against the division foe in the past, racking up 11 total touchdowns in his 12 games against the Cardinals. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy RB on Sunday.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore cemented his name in the record books in Week 13 against the Rams. He gained 73 yards on 21 carries, giving him 7,396 for his career which makes him the all-time leading rusher for San Francisco. He passed late Hall of Famer Joe “The Jet” Perry’s total of 7,344. “I have the utmost respect for him as a person and as a player," coach Jim Harbaugh said. "It’s a powerful thing to set that kind of record. You talk about the injuries he’s had, it would’ve ended the careers of lesser men.” Gore had a long run of 20 and averaged 3.5 yards per carry while leading his team in rushing in the 26-0 win.
Analysis: Gore has been a solid rusher for the 49ers since coming into the NFL in 2005 and will now go down as one of the better players in 49ers history. His 73 yards on Sunday gives him 982 on the year, which leaves him just a few yards away from the fifth 1,000-yard campaign of his career. While he has been held out of the end zone in five straight games, he will continue to see the majority of the carries in San Francisco and should be able to rack of a ton of yards. With the Cardinals on the schedule for Week 14, continue to view Gore as a solid option in all Fantasy leagues. In one game against Arizona a year ago, Gore ran for 52 yards on five carries.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore has been ruled active for Week 13 against the Rams. He was limited in practice earlier in the week as he continues to deal with a lingering ankle injury. St. Louis ranks last in the NFL in run defense, giving up 159 yards per game, and have allowed an average of 21.1 Fantasy points to opposing running backs. In his last eight meetings with the division foe, Gore has rushed for 11 touchdowns.
Analysis: Gore ran for 87 yards with a touchdown in one game against the Rams a year ago and also totaled 67 yards on three catches. He was shut down by a Ravens defense on Thanksgiving but has otherwise been a solid contributor in Fantasy thus far. While he has been dealing with a knee injury, it has not cost him any games as he remains the lead back in San Francisco. Considering that the Rams have allowed 11 total touchdowns to running backs thus far, view Gore as a No. 1 Fantasy RB for Week 13.
News: After rushing just 39 yards his last time out, 49ers RB Frank Gore should be able to get back on track in Week 13 against the Rams. St. Louis ranks last in the NFL in run defense, giving up 159 yards per game, and have allowed an average of 21.1 Fantasy points to opposing running backs. In his last eight meetings with the division foe, Gore has rushed for 11 touchdowns.
Analysis: Gore, who was limited in practice on Wednesday, ran for 87 yards with a touchdown in one game against the Rams a year ago and also totaled 67 yards on three catches. He was shut down by a Ravens defense on Thanksgiving but has otherwise been a solid contributor in Fantasy thus far. While he has been dealing with a knee injury, it has not cost him any games as he remains the lead back in San Francisco. Considering that the Rams have allowed 11 total touchdowns to running backs thus far, view Gore as a No. 1 Fantasy RB for Week 13.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore amassed 48 total yards from scrimmage during the 49ers' 16-6 loss to Baltimore in Week 12 on Thursday night. Gore managed only 39 rushing yards on 14 carries to finish with a lowly 2.8 yards per attempt. It was his lowest rushing output this season when completing an entire game. Gore also recorded one catch for nine yards while being targeted just two times by QB Alex Smith.
Analysis: Gore was active for the game despite being bothered by a lingering knee injury. However, he could not effectively find room against the Ravens' swarming defense and failed to reach the end zone for the fourth consecutive game, his longest stretch of the season. Gore continues to be limited in the passing game and tallied just one reception for the fourth straight week and appears unlikely to top 30 catches this year. Fantasy owners should expect a rebound in Week 13 against lowly St. Louis. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore is active for Week 12 at Baltimore after dealing with a troublesome knee injury. He was listed as probable on the team's injury report. Gore has rushed for 870 yards on 189 carries this season and had his consecutive streak of 100-yard outings halted at five games in Week 10.
Analysis: Gore has been a limited participant in practice, but was expected to play during the 49ers' short turnaround and will be facing a team that is ranked fifth in the NFL in rushing yards allowed (93.2). Consider Gore a high-end No. 2 Fantasy RB for Week 12 as we're also a little skeptical about the knee issue in addition to the Ravens' tough defense.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore earned some lofty praise from an unexpected source on Tuesday: Baltimore LB Terrell Suggs. The two teams battle on Thursday night in Week 12. "This one, he's very special," Suggs said. "He runs angry, he runs very aggressive. We like that. We like the rough stuff." Gore has rushed for 870 yards on 189 carries this season and had his consecutive streak of 100-yard outings halted at five games in Week 10.
Analysis: Gore has managed five touchdowns this season despite being slowed by a knee injury. He has been a limited participant in practice, but is expected to play during the 49ers' short turnaround and will be facing a team that is ranked fifth in the NFL in rushing yards allowed (93.2). Gore has posted just one game with less than 80 yards since Week 3. The Ravens are allowing an average of 13 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. Consider Gore a high-end No. 2 Fantasy RB for Week 12 as we're also a little skeptical about the knee issue.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore (knee) only played three quarters in Week 11, however it was not because of an injury flare up. The 49ers so thoroughly dominated the Cardinals in the 23-7 victory, that they gave Gore a rest for the entirety of the fourth quarter following a 24-carry, 88-yard outing. He also added one catch for six yards.
Analysis: Gore could have been in line for an even bigger day, but the 49ers offense stalled multiple times in the red zone in the early going, preventing him from getting any goal-line opportunities. The full workload combined with the extra time off in the fourth means Gore should be past the lingering knee injury that kept him limited in practice in Week 11. The 49ers have a short week in Week 12, as they travel to Baltimore on Thursday to take on the Ravens, so the opportunity to rest Gore couldn't be ignored. Baltimore has a tough rushing defense, but did give up two touchdowns on the ground in Week 11. Consider Gore a starting Fantasy RB moving forward.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore, who was listed as questionable on the Week 11 injury report with a knee injury, is active for Sunday's game against Arizona.
Analysis: This news isn't a surprise as it had been previously reported that he was expected to play, but go ahead and activate him in your leagues. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy RB given a good matchup against a Cardinals defense that allows 17.8 points per game against opposing RBs.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore is reportedly going to play Week 11 vs. Arizona, reports ESPN.com, which said he should be active for the game. Gore said on Thursday that he expects to play Sunday after hurting his knee Week 10 against the Giants. He said he hyperextended his knee against New York, but should be OK for the Week 11 contest.
Analysis: While Gore is upbeat about his playing status, we still have to wait until inactives to see if he is cleared to play. If Gore does play Sunday, he'll face an excellent matchup, as his Week 11 opponent, Arizona, allows 17.8 Fantasy points per game to running backs this year. They've given up an average of 106 yards and a touchdown per game, so if Gore is good to go, he would be a terrific option for Fantasy owners. However, given his uncertainty, and the emergence of Kendall Hunter as a viable alternative for coach Jim Harbaugh in the offense if Gore isn't 100 percent healthy, it's difficult to recommend Gore as anything more than a No. 2 Fantasy running back this week.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore is officially questionable for Week 11 vs. Arizona. Gore, however, said on Thursday that he expects to play Sunday after hurting his knee Week 10 against the Giants. He said he hyperextended his knee against New York and said the day off Wednesday was more rest-related than injury-related.
Analysis: While Gore is upbeat about his playing status, we still have to wait until inactives to see if he is cleared to play. If Gore does play Sunday, he'll face an excellent matchup, as his Week 11 opponent, Arizona, allows 17.8 Fantasy points per game to running backs this year. They've given up an average of 106 yards and a touchdown per game, so if Gore is good to go, he would be a terrific option for Fantasy owners. However, given his uncertainty, and the emergence of Kendall Hunter as a viable alternative for coach Jim Harbaugh in the offense if Gore isn't 100 percent healthy, it's difficult to recommend Gore as anything more than a No. 2 Fantasy running back this week.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore told the media Thursday that he expects to suit up Week 11 vs. Arizona despite sustaining a knee injury Week 10. Gore did not practice Wednesday, but he said that was more rest-related than injury-related. He said he suffered a hyperextended knee against the Giants. Gore was limited in practice Thursday.
Analysis: It's encouraging Gore is sounding optimistic about his playing status, but it wouldn't surprise us if he ends up a game-time decision. If Gore does play Sunday, he'll face an excellent matchup, as his Week 11 opponent, Arizona, allows 17.8 points per game to Fantasy running backs this year. They've given up an average of 106 yards and a touchdown per game, so if Gore is good to go, he would be a terrific option for Fantasy owners. However, given his uncertainty, and the emergence of Kendall Hunter as a viable alternative for coach Jim Harbaugh in the offense if Gore isn't 100 percent healthy, it's difficult to recommend Gore as anything more than a No. 2 Fantasy running back this week.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore was unable to practice Wednesday because of a knee injury sustained Week 10. His status for Week 11 vs. Arizona is TBD.
Analysis: If Gore does play Sunday, he'll face an excellent matchup, as his Week 11 opponent, Arizona, allows 17.8 points per game to Fantasy running backs this year. They've given up an average of 106 yards and a touchdown per game, so if Gore is good to go, he would be a terrific option for Fantasy owners. However, given his uncertainty, and the emergence of Kendall Hunter as a viable alternative for coach Jim Harbaugh in the offense if Gore isn't 100 percent healthy, it's difficult to recommend Gore as anything more than a No. 2 Fantasy running back this week.
News: While all signs indicate that San Francisco running back Frank Gore is planning on playing through a knee injury sustained during the team's Week 10 victory over the New York Giants, there's some question about how much he'll be used and how effective he might be when on the field. Gore tried to play through an ankle injury in Week 10, and gave Fantasy owners one of the worst lines imaginable, picking up zero yards on six carries. Adding a knee injury on top of that could only exasperate his struggles.
Analysis: If Gore does play, he'll face an excellent matchup, as his Week 11 opponent, Arizona, allows 17.78 points per game to Fantasy running backs this year. They've given up an average of 106 yards and a touchdown per game, so if Gore is good to go, he would be a terrific option for Fantasy owners. However, given his uncertainty, and the emergence of Kendall Hunter as a viable alternative for coach Jim Harbaugh in the offense if Gore isn't 100 percent healthy, it's difficult to recommend Gore as anything more than a No. 2 Fantasy running back this week.
News: 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said that RB Frank Gore will have his injured knee "checked" out on Monday. "Spare no expense on checking things," Harbaugh said. Gore was hurt in Sunday's win against the Giants and hardly played in the second half. As for Gore's Week 11 status, Harbaugh said, "We'll see. I would plan on him playing, but you just feel right now, well, we've got a stable of backs. You know, we've got Frank Gore. We've got Kendall Hunter. We've got fresh legs in Anthony Dixon. This bodes very well for our football team."
Analysis: Well we don't know anymore right now than what we knew on Sunday with Gore. He is still getting tests done on his knee. As soon as we know more, then we will pass along the update. Harbaugh said after the win he expects Gore to suit up Week 11 against the Cardinals and he reiterated that Monday, but just in case he doesn't, then Fantasy owners need to consider putting in a waiver claim for Hunter this week.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore left in the third quarter of Week 10 against the Giants with a knee injury. Gore, who dealt with an ankle injury during practice last week, also left the game earlier in the first half. He finished with six carries for no yards during the first half as the 49ers leaned heavily on RB Kendall Hunter. Gore also had one catch for eight yards. After the game, coach Jim Harbaugh said Gore is expected to play in Week 11. "Someone twisted me up. I felt like I could have played," Gore said.
Analysis: Gore may have also re-aggravated the ankle injury he sustained a week earlier against Washington. His absence is a key loss for San Francisco as he had rushed for at least 100 yards in five consecutive games entering Sunday's contest and has 782 total yards this season. Fantasy owners should monitor his health status, but it appears unlikely that he misses any playing time as his removal sounded precautionary.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore is active for Week 10 against the Giants after dealing with a lingering ankle injury in practice last week. He was listed as probable on the team's injury report.
Analysis: Gore has run for at least 100 yards in five consecutive games while amassing 782 total yards this season. He has never scored a touchdown against the Giants in his career and not topped 100 yards. However, New York has been vulnerable against running backs this year and is allowing an average of 18.5 Fantasy points to the position. Consider Gore a must-start in Week 10.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore is expected to play in Week 10 against the Giants after being listed as probable on the team's injury report Friday. Gore has been battling a lingering ankle injury over the past week and was limited in practice. Gore, who will face a New York defense that is permitting more than 127 rushing yards a game, said his latest sprain isn't as bad as when he hurt his right ankle at Cincinnati earlier this season.
Analysis: The last time Gore was dealing with an ankle injury was in Week 4 and he responded with 127 yards on 15 carries against Philadelphia. That outing has sparked Gore's current run of five consecutive 100-yard performances. Gore has never scored a touchdown against the Giants in his career and not topped 100 yards. However, New York has been vulnerable against running backs this year and is allowing an average of 18.5 Fantasy points to the position. If Gore is active as expected, he should be viewed as a must-start in Week 10.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore, who is battling an ankle injury, sounded upbeat about his Week 10 status prior to practice Thursday. San Francisco hosts the Giants on Sunday. "I feel good," Gore said. "I'll go out and practice today and practice Friday and get ready for Sunday." Gore is mentally preparing to face the Giants, who rank 25th in the league against the run, giving up over 127 yards per game, and have allowed an average of 18.5 Fantasy points to opposing running backs. "They play well as a group," Gore said. "It should be a great game. We're looking forward to them. It's another challenge. We'll do whatever it takes to try to get the win on Sunday."
Analysis: The last time Gore was dealing with an ankle injury was in Week 4 and he had a breakout performance against another NFC East opponent -- the Eagles. That outing has sparked Gore's current run of 100-yard performances, which stands at five going into Sunday's game. He has never scored a touchdown against the Giants in his career and has never run for over 88 yards against them. However, New York has allowed four RBs -- LeSean McCoy, Beanie Wells, Fred Jackson and Reggie Bush -- to break the 100-yard plateau. If Gore is up, then start him in all Fantasy formats in Week 10.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore was able to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday but could be seen favoring his sprained left ankle, according to the Sacramento Bee. Gore underwent an X-ray earlier in the week, which came back clean. San Francisco takes on the Giants in Week 10. New York ranks 25th in the league against the run, giving up over 127 yards per game, and have allowed an average of 18.5 Fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Analysis: Gore was able to play through the injury in Week 9 and rushed for 107 yards in the win over Washington. He has rushed for over 100 yards in each of the last five games so keep an eye on his status leading up to Sunday. He has never scored a touchdown against the Giants in his career and has never run for over 88 yards against them. However, New York has allowed four RBs -- LeSean McCoy, Beanie Wells, Fred Jackson and Reggie Bush -- to break the 100-yard plateau. If Gore is up, then start him in all Fantasy formats in Week 10.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore, who sustained a left ankle sprain Week 9, made it through Wednesday morning's walk-through and is expected to practice leading up to Week 10 vs. N.Y. Giants. "From what Frank has said, yeah, he should be healthy to practice," coach Jim Harbaugh said. "We anticipate that. And we'll go from there. I'm not in Frank's skin. I never am. That's the hard thing whenever anybody asks me, 'How's Frank going to be this afternoon in practice?' Or 'How's he going to be on Sunday?' It's hard to predict how somebody else is going to feel."
Analysis: Gore had X-rays and underwent a slew of other testing, which came back clean. It seems Gore will play Week 10, but like Harbaugh said, there is still plenty of time to see what happens. Gore has never scored a touchdown against the Giants in his career and has never run for over 88 yards against them. That could change Week 10 as Gore is looking for his sixth-straight 100-yard game. The Giants are yielding 18.5 Fantasy points per week to RBs, and have allowed four RBs -- LeSean McCoy, Beanie Wells, Fred Jackson and Reggie Bush -- to break the 100-yard plateau. If Gore is up, then start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore sprained his left ankle Week 9 while running for 107 yards on 18 carries against the Redskins. That said, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday that Gore vowed to play on Sunday of Week 10 against the Giants. Gore walked around the locker room on Monday without a boot, but did have a noticeable limp. X-rays came back clean. "I'll be all right," Gore said. Gore added that he believes he'll be able to practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Gore has never scored a touchdown against the Giants in his career and has never run for over 88 yards against them. That could change Week 10 as Gore is looking for his sixth-straight 100-yard game. Gore will be running against the Giants at home in San Francisco in Week 10 and New York has been allowing plenty of Fantasy points to opposing running backs. The Giants have been routinely allowing 100-yard rushers against them and are good to allow a touchdown per game at least. That bodes very well for Gore heading into Week 10, especially as Gore is one of the hottest running backs around. He vowed to play and should be treated as a No. 1 Fantasy RB in all formats.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore sustained a left ankle sprain during the second quarter in Week 9 against Washington, but continued to play through the soreness. X-rays taken after the game on his left ankle came back negative. “We’ll see. I talked to Frank today, X-rays were good, and Frank was feeling good and feeling like himself," coach Jim Harbaugh said. "You saw the game, it was a tough physical game for everybody, so we’ve got some guys with bumps and bruises today and getting treatment.” Gore, who did not miss any playing time in the game, finished with 107 rushing yards for his franchise-record fifth consecutive 100-yard outing. He now has 782 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 159 carries this season.
Analysis: Gore didn't appear to be limited by the ankle issue until after the game when he needed assistance stepping off a riser following his post-game press conference. He has battled injuries throughout his career and was also limited by a right ankle sprain earlier this season, but did not miss any playing time. Gore said he plans to practice this week and be ready to play in Week 10. Fantasy owners should monitor his status during practice as he could be limited leading up the 49ers' matchup against the Giants.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore became the first player in 49ers' team history to rush for over 100 yards in five consecutive games as he topped the 100-yard mark Week 9 in Washington. Running the 49ers to victory, Gore rushed 19 times for 107 yards without a touchdown in the contest. He had a long run of 27 yards. Gore added one reception for 7 yards in the game and was targeted three times by QB Alex Smith.
Analysis: Gore will be running against the Giants at home in San Francisco in Week 10 and New York has been allowing plenty of Fantasy points to opposing running backs. The Giants have been routinely allowing 100-yard rushers against them and are good to allow a touchdown per game at least. That bodes very well for Gore heading into Week 10, especially as Gore is one of the hottest running backs around. The 49ers beat people on the ground and that should continue in a big way in Week 10 against the Giants. Gore looks good for another 100-yard game with a TD in Week 10 and should be a No. 1 Fantasy RB.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore has recorded at least 125 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in four consecutive games heading into Week 9 at Washington. Gore has been fantastic on the season with five total rushing touchdowns and ranks second in the NFL with 8,704 scrimmage yards since the beginning of 2006. In two career meetings against the Redskins, Gore has averaged 7.4 yards per carry and has a touchdown.
Analysis: Gore should keep things rolling Week 9 against the Redskins. Yes, Washington has only allowed the 18th-most Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season and has been pretty solid against the run. That said, the defense is wilting because the offense can't keep them off the field. Just last week against Buffalo, Fred Jackson rushed 26 times for 120 yards and added three catches for 74 more. Gore should be able to impose his will on the Washington defensive line, so consider him an easy choice as a No. 1 Fantasy RB for Week 9.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore was able to register his fourth straight game with 125-plus rushing yards in Week 8 against the Browns. Gore finished with 134 yards rushing on 31 carries in the 20-10 victory to go along with a touchdown. He was able to find the end zone one a 4-yard scamper in the first quarter, which capped off a four-play, 20-yard scoring drive to put San Francisco up 7-0. Gore had a long of 26 yards and was able to pass Roger Craig for second place on the all-time franchise rushing list on the afternoon. He has now rushed for 7,089 yards in his seven seasons with the 49ers.
Analysis: Gore was able to extend a pair of personal streaks on Sunday, as he went over the 125-yard mark and registered a rushing touchdown for the fourth straight game. This is the first time in the 28-year-old's career he has scored in four consecutive games and he look to extend that streak to five straight in Week 9 against the Redskins. After getting off to a very slow start this season, Gore has really seemed to come into his own over the past four games. He has racked up a combined 527 rushing yards and four touchdowns over that stretch and should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB next Sunday against Washington.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore will be looking to extend a pair of personal streaks in Week 8 against the Browns. Gore, who has racked up 541 yards on the ground and four touchdowns thus far, has rushed for 125-plus yards and found the end zone in each of his last three contests. Cleveland enters Sunday's game ranked 19th in run defense, allowing 119 yards per game. The Browns have surrendered only two touchdowns on the ground and are allowing an average of 15.7 Fantasy points to opposing RBs on the season.
Analysis: After getting off to a very slow start this season, Gore has really seemed to come into his own over the past three games. The 28-year-old has gone over the century mark in all three of those contests, while also managing to find the end zone in each game as well. Gore is averaging a whopping 7.9 yards per carry over that stretch and ranks second in the NFL with 8,570 total scrimmage yards (6,347 rushing, 2,223 receiving) since the start of the 2006 season. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB in Week 8 against Cleveland.
News: For the third straight game, RB Frank Gore rushed for more than 100 yards while also scoring a touchdown, as the 49ers downed the Lions, 25-19, in Week 6. Gore carried the ball just fifteen times, but thanks to a pair of runs that exceeded 40 yards, he finished the afternoon with a total of 141 rushing yards. Gore's 47-yard run late in the first quarter set up his one-yard rushing touchdown that opened the second quarter. Later, his 55-yard gain in the third quarter ultimately led to David Akers' 31-yard field goal, which put the Niners up 15-13. Gore also made a pair of catches for five receiving yards. “My linemen did a great job fighting a great D-line,” Gore said. “Our receivers (blocked well) downfield."
Analysis: Though Gore tied his season low in carries, his big plays helped him to have a productive afternoon. While this is the third straight week in which Gore has averaged at least six yards per carry, owners can't always count on him to break out with long runs. Owners will need to find a replacement in Week 7, as the 49ers will have a bye, but Gore will benefit from a good matchup against the Browns when he returns in Week 8. Owners can continue to use him as a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News:Frank Gore's 125-yard rushing performance in Week 5 against Tampa Bay was his second straight 100-plus yard game, but the 49ers running back could have a tough time extending the streak this Sunday. Though his Week 6 opponent, the Lions, rank just 18th in the league against the run, they have not been kind to Fantasy running backs. Earnest Graham is the only running back who has managed more than 35 receiving yards against Detroit this season, and Matt Forte and Adrian Peterson are the only ones to exceed 75 all-purpose yards. Only the 49ers, Ravens and Cowboys have allowed opposing running backs to amass fewer Fantasy points per game than the Lions have.
Analysis: Gore appears to have put his ankle injury behind him with back-to-back 100-yard games. However, the rushing defenses he faced in those games -- the Buccaneers and the Eagles -- have had less success than the Lions so far this year. Gore may not equal his success from the last two weeks, but he should still get enough yardage to be worth using as a No. 2 RB this week.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore went over the 100-yard mark for the second straight game in Week 5 against the Buccaneers. He gained 125 yards on 20 carries with a touchdown in the 48-3 win. His score came in the second quarter when he punched it in from 2 yards out. Gore also had two catches for 18 yards in the victory.
Analysis: Gore showed no signs of the ankle injury that limited him earlier in the week as he was able to run all over the Bucs on Sunday. He led San Francisco in rushing and averaged 6.3 yards per carry. He should continue to see the majority of the touches out of the backfield as long as he is healthy so keep an eye on his progress going forward. With the Lions on the schedule for Week 6, consider Gore as no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy RB.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore was active for Week 5 against the Buccaneers. He had been limited in practice due to a sprained right ankle injury. Gore, who averaged just 2.5 yards per carry in the first three games of the season, got on track against the Eagles with a season-best 127 yards on 15 carries last Sunday. He got the start over Kendall Hunter.
Analysis: The 49ers are 28th in the league in total offense at 292.0 yards per game but should find success if they continue to get big games from the two-time Pro Bowler in Gore. Since the start of the 2007 season, San Francisco is 11-4 when he reaches the 100-yard mark and 14-29 when he doesn’t. He’ll be facing a Tampa Bay defense that is 11th against the run, allowing an average of 101.0 yards. The Buccaneers limited Gore to 23 yards on 12 attempts last year. Fantasy owners should consider Gore a high-end No. 2 Fantasy RB for the matchup.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore is considered probable for Week 5 against Tampa Bay because of a sprained right ankle injury. He had been a limited participant in practice over the week, but is expected to play Sunday after being listed as questionable in Week 4. Gore, who averaged just 2.5 yards per carry in the first three games of the season, got on track against the Eagles with a season-best 127 yards on 15 carries last Sunday.
Analysis: The 49ers are 28th in the league in total offense at 292.0 yards per game but should find success if they continue to get big games from the two-time Pro Bowler in Gore. Since the start of the 2007 season, San Francisco is 11-4 when he reaches the 100-yard mark and 14-29 when he doesn’t. He’ll be facing a Tampa Bay defense that is 11th against the run, allowing an average of 101.0 yards. The Buccaneers limited Gore to 23 yards on 12 attempts last year. Fantasy owners should consider Gore a high-end No. 2 Fantasy RB for the matchup.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore remained limited in practice Thursday in advance of the team's Week 5 matchup against Tampa Bay. Gore told reporters Wednesday that his troublesome right ankle has shown improvement since last week when he was listed as questionable on the injury report.
Analysis: Gore was still able to play last Sunday against Philadelphia and looked good running in open space. The 28-year-old finished with 127 rushing yards -- the first time he's topped the century mark this season -- on 15 carries despite not starting the game. Fantasy owners should view Gore as a high-end No. 2 Fantasy RB for Week against a weary Buccaneers team. Tampa Bay has allowed just two rushing touchdowns this season, both coming in Week 2 against Minnesota's Adrian Peterson. The Bucs, who played last Monday night, have also yielded a total of 89 rushing yards to running backs the past two weeks, indicating Gore could have his work cut out for him.
News: The Sacramento Bee reports that 49ers RB Frank Gore said on Wednesday that his right ankle feels better at this point in the week than it did last week. He was a limited participant at practice on Wednesday afternoon.
Analysis: Gore came into Week 4 against the Eagles hobbled by an ankle injury. But the veteran running back toughed it out and had his best performance of the 2011 season. Gore, who didn't start, needed just 15 carries to rush for 127 yards and one touchdown. Barring any setbacks this week, Gore should be viewed as a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 RB for Week 5 against the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has allowed just two rushing touchdowns this season, both coming in Week 2 against Vikings RB Adrian Peterson. They have allowed a total of 89 rushing yards combined to running backs the last two weeks, indicating Gore will have his work cut out for him. It's a good thing he appears to be healthy again.
News: 49ers Frank Gore came into Week 4 against the Eagles hobbled by ankle injury. But the veteran running back toughed it out and had his best performance of the 2011 season. Gore, who didn't start, needed just 15 carries to rush for 127 yards and one touchdown. His best run was his first run in the first quarter -- a 40-yard carry. Gore scored from 12 yards out in the fourth quarter that ended up being the game-winning score. He also had two catches for 12 yards. "I just got in the zone and told myself, 'I'm out here, let's go out and play,'" Gore said. "The O-line did a great job, and I just ran the ball like I can."
Analysis: Gore entered Week 4 with just 148 yards through three games and averaging 2.5 yards per carry. He needed a breakout performance in the biggest way and he got it. It's just too bad this ankle injury scared off most Fantasy owners since Gore was started in just 56 percent of leagues. It seems Fantasy owners can have a little more confidence in starting Gore heading into Week 5 against the Bucs.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) is active for Week 4 at Philadelphia, but Kendall Hunter will get the start at running back for San Francisco.
Analysis: The reports early in the week were that Gore and Hunter were going to split carries Week 4, whether or not Gore was active. It seems he is good enough to play, but maybe not 100 percent. Therefore, Fantasy owners need to take that into account when starting Gore for Week 4.
News: According to NFL Network, 49ers RB Frank Gore is on the field warming up and will play Week 4 at Philadelphia. ESPN reports that he'll be in the starting lineup. Gore is listed as questionable coming into the game because of an ankle injury.
Analysis: Gore looks like he's going to play, but he'll be at less than 100 percent. The Sacramento Bee also speculated earlier in the week that he'll split carries with backup Kendall Hunter. Given Gore's poor performance to date and the likelihood he'll carry less than a full load, you should treat him as a No. 3 Fantasy RB this week.
News:The Sacramento Bee reports 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Friday that he expects RB Frank Gore, who is battling an ankle injury, to play Week 4 at Philadelphia. The paper speculated earlier this week that Gore would split carries Week 4 with Kendall Hunter. Gore is officially listed as questionable on the injury report.
Analysis: Harbaugh has indicated all along that he believed Gore would play, despite Gore being more hesitant. Although, playing doesn't mean Gore will be 100 percent and that notion isn't comforting since Gore has gotten off to a very underwhelming start this season. His most productive yardage total came in Week 1 when he managed 59 yards on 22 carries. He was held to 47 yards in an overtime loss in Week 2, but did find the end zone in that game. The Eagles do present a favorable matchup, on paper, allowing 131.3 rushing yards per game over the first three weeks -- third most in the league. But consider Gore more of a No. 3 Fantasy RB or flex option for Week 4. Gore rushed for 52 yards on 18 carries last season against the Eagles, but had 100-yard performances against them in 2008 and 2009.
News: The Sacramento Bee reports that 49ers RB Frank Gore is likely to share carries with Kendall Hunter if he plays in Week 4 at Philadelphia. Gore was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday after playing through an ankle injury in the second half of his Week 3 game in Cincinnati. He remains uncertain about his Week 4 status. "I don't know, man," Gore said, as reported by CSN Bay Area. "I really don't know. If I can't go, I can't go." Gore has gotten off to a very underwhelming start this season. His most productive yardage total came in Week 1 when he managed 59 yards on 22 carries. He was held to 47 yards in an overtime loss in Week 2, but did find the end zone in that game. H
Analysis: Coach Jim Harbaugh has indicated all along that he expects Gore to play. However, he could be at less than 100 percent if he plays Week 4 against the Eagles, so it would appear that Fantasy owners should be on the lookout for possible replacement options, at least in the short term. The Eagles do present a favorable matchup, on paper, allowing 131.3 rushing yards per game over the first three weeks -- third most in the league. We'll continue to update you on Gore's status throughout the course of the week. Hunter becomes a nice pickup off the waiver wire where available as possible insurance for Gore owners. When healthy, Gore's high volume of carries typically qualifies him as a solid No. 2 RB.
News: Niners head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters on Wednesday that it is his "educated guess" that both RB Frank Gore (ankle) and WR Michael Crabtree (foot) would be able to play in Week 4 in Philadelphia. Both players were limited in Wednesday's practice. Gore told reporters Sunday that he played the second half Week 3 against the Bengals with a banged up ankle.
Analysis: Harbaugh also sounded confident Gore would play on Sunday, so all signs indicate that he will be able to go. However, he may be playing at less than 100 percent. Gore has gotten off to a very underwhelming start this season. His most productive yardage total came in Week 1 when he managed 59 yards on 22 carries. He was held to 47 yards in an overtime loss in Week 2, but did find the end zone in that game. Now, at less than 100 percent going into Week 4 against the Eagles, it would appear that Fantasy owners should be on the lookout for possible replacement options, at least in the short term. We'll continue to update you on his status throughout the course of the week. Kendall Hunter becomes a nice pickup off the waiver wire where available as possible insurance for Gore owners. When healthy, Gore's high volume of carries typically qualifies him as a solid No. 2 RB.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore told reporters Sunday that he played the second half Week 3 against the Bengals with a banged up ankle. On Monday, however, coach Jim Harbaugh sounded confident that Gore wouldn't sit out Week 4 at Philadelphia. "In my mind right now, Frank (Gore) is good to go," Harbaugh said.
Analysis: It's good to hear that Gore's coach thinks he will be fine for Week 4, but there is still plenty of time for that to change, so Fantasy owners are just going to have to keep tabs on his status. If Gore's status changes, then Kendall Hunter would be the 49ers running back to add off Fantasy waivers. As of now, plan on using Gore as a No. 2 Fantasy RB for Week 4.
News: San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore was held to just 42 yards on 17 carries in Week 3 at Cincinnati. He also lost a fumble in the game. Though he led the team in rushing, it was his second consecutive game with fewer than 50 yards of offense. After the game, Gore told reporters that he played hurt in the second half after tweaking his right ankle. He said he did not know yet if he would be able to play in Week 4 against the Eagles.
Analysis: Gore has gotten off to a very underwhelming start this season. His most productive yardage total came in Week 1 when he managed 59 yards on 22 carries. He was held to 47 yards in an overtime loss in Week 2, but did find the end zone in that game. Now, at less than 100 percent going into Week 4 against the Eagles, it would appear that Fantasy owners should be on the lookout for possible replacement options, at least in the short term. We'll continue to update you on his status throughout the course of the week. Kendall Hunter becomes a nice pickup off the waiver wire where available as possible insurance for Gore owners. When healthy, Gore's high volume of carries typically qualifies him as a solid No. 2 RB.
News: In Week 3, 49ers RB Frank Gore will be matched up against a Bengals defense that has allowed an average of 107 rushing yards per game through the first two weeks of the season. They have allowed one rushing touchdown. Gore has only faced the Bengals once in his career, rushing for 138 yards on 29 carries during the 2007 season.
Analysis: Many of the faces have changed since that last matchup against the Bengals, but one thing has not. Gore continues to monopolize touches out of the backfield, seeing 20-plus carries per game on a routine basis. He has gotten off to a slow start in terms of yards gained this season, but remains a viable starting option in Fantasy given the fact the Niners will continue to feed him the ball heavily. He did find the end zone in Week 2 against the Cowboys and should continue to get goal line carries. In Week 1, the Bengals allowed Broncos RB Willis McGahee to run for 101 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries. In Week 2, they held Browns RB Peyton Hillis to 57 yards on 17 carries. View Gore as a decent play as your No. 2 RB this week.
News: RB Frank Gore got his first taste of the end zone in 2011 on Sunday against Dallas as the 49ers took advantage of a pass interference call that set them up at the 1-yard line. Gore finished with 47 yards on 20 carries and caught all three passes thrown his way for 17 yards. The 49ers would end up losing the game, 27-24, in overtime.
Analysis: Gore continues to carry the load for the 49ers. He hasn't surpassed 100 yards in either contest this year, but the season is young. In Week 3, the 49ers face the Bengals, a team that gave up 131 yards on the ground to Denver on Sunday. Gore could be in store for a big game, although his last four touchdowns on the ground have come at home and next week's outing is in Cincinnati. Fantasy owners should continue utilizing Gore as a solid No. 2 RB option moving forward.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore was the workhorse in Week 1 against Seattle and will likely shoulder the load again in Week 2 versus the Cowboys. Since the start of 2006, Gore is one of three players in the NFL to have 8,000 scrimmage yards (5,865 rushing, 2,171 receiving). Gore has faced Dallas twice in his career and has failed to find the end zone in either contest. He's carried the ball 21 times for 68 yards and caught two passes for 11 yards for the 49ers. Dallas allowed just 45 yards on the ground against the Jets in Week 1.
Analysis: Gore doesn't have a lot of history against Dallas, and is coming off an opening Sunday where he didn't have a great game. But the bottom line is Gore is the motor of the 49ers and should get plenty of touches in Week 2. All three of his rushing touchdowns in 2010 came at home, and that is where this game is being played. Fantasy owners should keep him active as he's a solid No. 2 RB option.
News: Even though RB Frank Gore didn't find the end zone on Sunday against the Seahawks, he still shouldered much of the load for the 49ers. Gore rushed the ball 22 times for 59 yards. He was also targeted four times, catching three passes for 19 yards. In San Francisco history, Gore has produced the two best rushing performances, both coming against Seattle. Regardless of Gore's day, the 49ers would go on to beat the Seahawks, 33-17.
Analysis: Gore scored just three touchdowns in 2010, all coming at home. The 49ers stay in the bay area in Week 2 as they host the Cowboys. The last time Gore faced Dallas he rushed the ball 14 times for 26 yards and caught one pass for 6 yards -- that game coming back in 2008. While Gore didn't break out for a huge game in Week 1, Fantasy owners shouldn't jump to conclusions and think about benching him. Keep him active and continue viewing him as a No. 2 RB option heading into next week.
News: In 2010, San Francisco RB Frank Gore didn't perform very well against NFC West foe Seattle. He rushed for 38 yards on 17 carries and caught six passes for 45 yards in the first game of the year. He failed to find the end zone against the Seahawks in that contest, but will look to find paydirt in Week 1 this year. Over the years, Gore has produced the two best rushing performances in San Francisco history against Seattle, back in 2006 and 2009.
Analysis: Gore scored all three of his touchdowns last year at home, which is exactly where his contest this week is. While he was banged up with a hip fracture in 2010, Gore should get some help from rookie RB Kendall Hunter this season. He played in just 11 games in 2010, getting just one game versus the Seahawks. Having Gore for a full season would be music to Fantasy owners' ears, which is why we view him as a solid No. 2 RB option heading into Week 1.
News: RB Frank Gore has signed an extension to remain with the 49ers. Pro Football Talk has details of the extension to end a strange, but probably exhilarating afternoon for Gore -- three years, $21 million with $13.5 million guaranteed. Gore had asked for an extension with the team and nearly held out at the start of training camp.
Analysis: Gore will be the Niners' running back for the foreseeable future, which keeps him happy. However, it remains to be seen if Gore will work as hard now that he's been guaranteed some big bucks. In the past, some running backs who cash in tend to slack off and not deliver big totals. Others play just as strong. Gore last signed an extension in 2007 and slugged his way to just over 1,500 total yards but just five total touchdowns. We think Gore remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy RB even with the news of his contract extension and his prior injuries including his hip fracture from last year that has since healed. He's worth taking in Round 2 in drafts.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore said Saturday night that it was coach Jim Harbaugh's idea for him to sit out against the Texans. Gore, who did play in the team's first two preseason games and wasn't happy about it, wants a contract extension with the 49ers before the start of the season. His agent is expected to meet with 49ers brass on Monday. "I want something to get done before the season and hopefully I can get something that's fair," Gore said. "If not, I'm still a football player and I’ll be there for my teammates."
Analysis: We suspect that if this were a regular-season game, we'd have seen Gore play. His upside in the 49ers new system is tough to ignore, making him a really nice No. 2 Fantasy RB (or a low-end No. 1 RB in deeper formats). Expect Gore to be taken between 12th and 24th overall in drafts.
News: The 49ers front office will meet with RB Frank Gore and his agent on Monday, according to a report by ESPN. Gore has been frustrated about not having gotten a contract extension and doesn’t want to go into the season without getting a long-term commitment from the team.
Analysis: Gore has been practicing with the team and he is healthy, which is most important for Fantasy owners. He was originally considered a holdout, but ended the standoff by showing up for work unlike Chris Johnson. Even if a deal is not done, it looks like the University of Miami product will play this season. Gore remains a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB worth targeting worth a late first-round/early second-round pick. Keep an eye on the situation.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore, who held out of camp initially because of a desire for a new contract, remains frustrated with the negotiations. Gore said Monday that the talks are "going slow" and he would be "upset" if he doesn't get a new deal before Week 1. "That's up to upstairs (49ers management) and my agent (Drew Rosenhaus)," Gore said. "Me, I want to come here every day and get better and do what's best for my teammates and that's play football. I want to remain a 49er for my career. If it don't happen, hopefully I have a great year and test the market. I'd be upset, but I'm still a football player. I want to be here for my whole career. That's up to upstairs, the team. If they want me here, I want to be here. I'm just going to come out every day and practice hard."
Analysis: Gore remains one of the most productive backs in the NFL, and his hip injury from last season is said to be 100 percent healed. He has bounced back from much more devastating injuries before, but the team is holding their ground in contract talks thus far. We don't really see him demanding a trade, but Fantasy owners should keep an eye on the issue regardless. Gore is practicing with the team and learning the new offense, so he is still worth picking up as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB on Draft Day for now.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore, who held out briefly at the start of camp, reported Tuesday that his hip is completely healed and that “he’s feeling 22-years-old again.” He said that he’s still looking for a contract extension to get done before the season starts.
Analysis: Even if Gore wasn't 100 percent, he probably wouldn't say anything because he is looking to get paid. But he hasn't missed any practice time and there are no reports of him looking hobbled in camp, so Fantasy owners shouldn't let Gore's past hip problem deter you from drafting him. He is excited about the team's new outlook and offense under first-year coach Jim Harbaugh. Look to him as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB on Draft Day.
News: A week into training camp after his four-day holdout, 49ers RB Frank Gore is eagerly looking ahead to San Francisco's Sept. 11 season opener against Seattle. No. 21 isn't sure he needs many touches in the exhibition games to be ready, even this year coming off a fractured right hip that sidelined him for the final five games of 2010. Gore seems as good-natured and geared up as ever to play under new coach Jim Harbaugh. "I love it. I've been here a week and half. I like what Coach Harbaugh and the coaching staff are doing with the offense," he said. "You can tell the energy is different. You can see it in Alex (Smith), man. He looks really confident, like he's ready to go. I like what we're doing on the offensive side of the ball."
Analysis: Gore said he will get with Harbaugh soon to discuss the plan for him this preseason. Harbaugh said he "would like to see Frank get some touches." Gore typically plays only a handful of snaps -- last year, it was one series in one game with two carries for 58 yards. Gore isn't concerned about being up to speed in the West Coast offense. He doesn't feel behind despite missing the first four days of training camp, including three practices. In the final season of his contract, Gore is hoping for a big year and a big-paying new deal as he tries to become San Francisco's all-time leading rusher. The two-time Pro Bowler begins the year third on the list, needing 931 yards to be No. 1. The fact Gore is looking healthy and is amped up for a new season is great. Look to him as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB on Draft Day.
News:Frank Gore practiced Tuesday with the San Francisco 49ers for the first time this offseason, breathing life into an offense that has been working this summer without several of its top players. The two-time Pro Bowl running back ended his four-day holdout Monday and was back on the field a day later as the 49ers conducted their second padded practice of camp. He was welcomed back by a new coaching staff and several players who have been anticipating his arrival. "I almost hugged him and gave him a kiss, but I tried to play it cool," wide receiver Josh Morgan said. "It was really exciting to see him."
Analysis: Gore, who missed San Francisco's final five games last season with a fractured hip, is in the final year of his contract with the 49ers that will pay him $2.9 million this season with a $2 million roster bonus. He is seeking a contract extension. Gore has led the 49ers in rushing every year since being drafted in 2005, including a team-record four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from 2006-2009. Gore was on his way to extending that string last year before his injury. He finished the season with 853 yards rushing and 46 receptions for 452 yards. Gore needs 931 yards rushing to become the leading rusher in franchise history. As long as he is healthy, Gore will be the featured back in Jim Harbaugh's offense. Look to him as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB.
News: Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reported Sunday that 49ers two-time Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore will end his holdout and return to the team on Monday. Coach Jim Harbaugh expects him to arrive in the morning, though he has not signed a new contract yet. "We'll earnestly look at that in terms of extending him," Harbaugh added.
Analysis: Gore was losing 30 K for every day he missed, and the team always expressed a desire to extend him. Now it looks as if the two sides can move forward with the negotiations while the versatile back is on the practice field. Gore is in the final year of his deal and nobody envisions him leaving San Francisco after all he has done there. Even though hes coming off of another injury-plagued season, the former Miami Hurricane remains a top 15 Fantasy RB option worth a second-round pick on Draft Day.
News: San Francisco general manager Trent Baalke said Saturday that he expects holdout RB Frank Gore to play with the team this season but is prepared to move forward without the two-time Pro Bowl running back. Baalke said that he wasn't surprised by Gore's absence in training camp. He declined to talk specifics about the contract dispute or how long the stalemate could last. "I think you always have to be prepared for everything that comes up. So are we prepared to [play without him]? Certainly," Baalke said. "There are other players that are going to have to step up. But at the same time, we fully expect Frank to be back."
Analysis: Gore, the heart of the 49ers offense, is in the final year of his deal and has been deemed healthy by his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Gore went down with a season-ending fractured hip at Arizona last November. Gore, who avoided surgery on the hip, ran for 853 yards and three touchdowns in his sixth NFL season and caught 46 passes for 452 yards and two TDs. He can be fined $30,000 for each day of camp missed under the new NFL labor agreement. Of course, Gore could make that up and more if he gets his wish. This is certainly a dicey situation surrounding Gore, who is still considered a top 15 Fantasy RB option. Continue to monitor the situation while targeting him around the beginning on Round 2 of drafts.
News: 49ers two-time Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore was a no-show for the first day of San Francisco 49ers training camp on Friday, apparently fulfilling his plan to hold out for a new contract. "There will be a reckoning to come," Jim Harbaugh said. "I worry about Frank. I like Frank and he's a 49er. I hope Frank comes back." Gore is in the final year of his deal.
Analysis: Gore has been deemed healthy by his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, who didn't immediately respond to phone messages or email inquiries when contacted by the AP. Gore went down with a season-ending fractured hip in a Monday night game at Arizona last Nov. 29. Gore, who avoided surgery on the hip, ran for 853 yards and three touchdowns in his sixth NFL season and caught 46 passes for 452 yards and two TDs. Shortly after re-signing with the team on a one-year deal Friday, quarterback Alex Smith said he has spoken to Gore often this summer and will likely make contact with him again soon. "It's part of the business. The contract side is something that we deal with," Smith said. "You hope for it never to interrupt the football side, but sometimes it does." This is a situation well worth monitoring since Gore is considered a Top 15 Fantasy running back. If he continues to stay away, then Fantasy owners might not want to take him any sooner than Round 2.
News:Frank Gore is unhappy with his contract status and is planning to hold out of 49ers training camp, according to ESPN. Gore is coming off of a fractured hip and is expected to serve as a big part of the team's offense in 2011, which is also a key reason for his decision to hold out. Gore, who is entering a contract year as it stands, has reportedly not been in contact with the 49ers as the team has not been able to reach him since the lockout ended, according to Comcast SportsNet.
Analysis: If Gore follows through on his holdout, he could struggle to be ready for the start of the season, especially considering that he had no offseason work with new head coach Jim Harbaugh and probably spent more time rehabbing his hip instead of staying in game shape. This is a situation well worth monitoring since Gore is considered a Top 15 Fantasy running back. If he does stay away, then Fantasy owners might not want to take him any sooner than Round 2.
News: 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that he has not spoken with RB Frank Gore, who suffered a hairline fracture in his right hip last season. “Like everybody, we’re waiting to find out where he is in his recovery," Harbaugh told reporters.
Analysis: All the offseason reports have been upbeat about Gore, who ended last season on IR. But only time will tell when he reports for training camp where he truly stands. Everyone is expecting Gore to be fine. San Francisco has an emerging back in Anthony Dixon on the roster, but as long as Gore is healthy he is expected to be the featured back again. Look to Gore as a No. 1 Fantasy RB on Draft Day.
News: The Sacramento Bee reports that 49ers RB Frank Gore, who did not attend the players-only team workouts earlier this month, has been working hard in his native South Florida. In a video posted on the paper's website, Gore was seen working out and catching passes from former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor along with Chad Ochocinco and Antonio Brown. In one clip, Gore catches a ball in the middle of the field and then spins up field, a good indication his fractured hip is no longer an issue.
Analysis: This is a good sign that Gore is looking good, and we hope to hear official word soon. Gore has not gone to work out with teammates in San Francisco, but he apparently is getting close to a full recovery. We expect him to be fine for the start of training camp, and Gore should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB in all leagues. He is worth drafting toward the end of Round 1 or beginning of Round 2 in all formats.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports that 49ers RB Frank Gore is doing well in his recovery from last year's hip injury. QB Alex Smith said that Gore is recovering so well from a fractured hip that Smith expects his teammate will join the 49ers' player-organized workouts this month. "Every time I talk to him, he says he's doing really well," Smith said Wednesday. Asked if Gore might participate in one of the upcoming practices Smith is organizing in the Bay Area, he said: "Yeah, absolutely." Gore sustained a season-ending fractured right hip against the Cardinals on Nov. 29. His injury did not require surgery. "I know he's still got some checkups with the doctors ahead of him," Smith said. "But every time I talk to him, he seems to be doing great."
Analysis: This is a good sign that Gore is looking good, and we hope to hear official word soon once the lockout if lifted. We expect him to be fine for the start of training camp, and Gore should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB in all leagues. He is worth drafting toward the end of Round 1 or beginning of Round 2 in all formats.
News: The agent for 49ers RB Frank Gore had glowing things to say about his client on Twitter. Gore, who ended last season on injured reserve with a hairline fracture in his right hip, is apparently back to full strength, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. Wrote Rosenhaus: "I watched Frank Gore work out and he is 100 percent healthy and fully recovered from his hip injury. He's never looked better."
Analysis: This is a good sign that Gore is looking good, and we hope to hear official word soon. Gore has not gone to work out with teammates in San Francisco, but he apparently is getting close to a full recovery. We expect him to be fine for the start of training camp, and Gore should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB in all leagues. He is worth drafting toward the end of Round 1 or beginning of Round 2 in all formats.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore said he is healed from a hairline fracture in his right hip and is slated to begin running on Feb. 28, reports Comcast Sportsnet. This news comes on the same day that head coach Jim Harbaugh told fans he thinks Gore is one of the best backs in the league and expects Gore to keep a prominent role offense in 2011. "I will be better," Gore said. "I will take it one day at a time. I'm just happy to say that my injury healed perfectly. And right now I'm trying to get some strength, and in another week start running."
Analysis: This is great news for Fantasy owners who plan to invest in Gore with a late first-round pick or an early second-round selection. Gore still has the potential to be a great workhorse, and Fantasy owners can lean on him just as the 49ers apparently will. Backup RB Anthony Dixon will take away some touches, but Gore is a candidate for 1,500 total yards and double digits in touchdowns when healthy.
News: According to a report on Comcast SportsNet in San Francisco, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said RB Frank Gore will again be the featured back in 2011 despite coming off a hip injury in 2010. "Having studied our team and our own personnel and other backs across the league, I really think Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in the National Football League and one of the most complete backs," Harbaugh said. "Frank Gore is the kind of guy who doesn't want to come out. He wants to be in there every single down. Can he have more production by coming off the field at times? And I think (Anthony) Dixon did a tremendous job last year. His productivity and growth as a football player will be elevated this year. So I think he'll be able to take some of those carries. Frank might not want to hear that." Harbaugh said there will be times they want to keep Gore fresh. "But it won't be the type of thing where we have Frank Gore come off the field too much because he's one of the best backs in the league, in my opinion."
Analysis: This is great news for Fantasy owners who plan to invest in Gore with a late first-round pick or an early second-round selection. Gore still has the potential to be a great workhorse, and Fantasy owners can lean on him just as the 49ers apparently will. Dixon will take away some touches, but Gore is a candidate for 1,500 total yards and double digits in touchdowns when healthy.
News: The Sacramento Bee reports Wednesday that 49ers RB Frank Gore is ahead of schedule with his rehab from a broken hip, which he sustained in Week 12. The report said he resumed running two weeks ago and won't have any ill effects from his hip in 2011.
Analysis: This is great news for Gore, who remains a solid Fantasy RB in all leagues. You might not consider Gore a Top 5 Fantasy option anymore, but he should still be drafted toward the end of Round 1 or beginning of Round 2 in all formats. Before being injured in 2010, Gore had 853 yards rushing, 452 yards receiving and five total touchdowns.
News: CSN Bay Area reports that 49ers RB Frank Gore (fractured right hip) said Thursday he'll be running in eight weeks and should be able to participate in all of San Francisco's offseason program.
Analysis: Gore was having a solid, but not spectacular, season before going down injured, as a top-10 Fantasy running back with 1,305 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns. Gore should return to being a No. 1 Fantasy back in 2011 as long as this hip problem heals just fine.
News: 49ers coach Mike Singletary said Wednesday that RB Frank Gore will not require surgery on his hip. Gore is out for the season.
Analysis: Gore was having a solid, but not spectacular season before going down injured, as a top-10 Fantasy running back with 1,305 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns. He can safely be dropped in all seasonal Fantasy formats at this point, but dynasty owners can surely stash him away. Gore should return to being a No. 1 Fantasy back in 2011 as long as this hip problem heals just fine.
News: The 49ers placed RB Frank Gore on injured reserve Tuesday, one day after he fractured his hip in a Week 12 win over the Cardinals. NFL Network reported earlier in the day that Gore's injury shouldn't be an issue long-term, but the team won't know for certain until more testing is done. Gore was off to a great start on Monday night with 52 yards on five carries against a terrible Cardinals run defense before getting hurt.
Analysis: Brian Westbrook and Anthony Dixon are expected to shoulder the load in Gore's place, which won't be easy despite their play against the Cardinals. Westbrook is the more attractive rusher of the two but Dixon might actually be safer since he doesn't carry the injury plagued past that Westbrook does. On the plus side, both are fresh and healthy now -- owners of Gore should try to get both backs off waivers, with Westbrook the more desirable of the two. As for Gore, he had 853 yards rushing, 452 yards receiving and five total touchdowns on the season and was a major cog in San Francisco's offense. With the news of his hip ending his season, owners can cut Gore.
News: RB Frank Gore has been diagnosed with a fractured right hip and his season is expected to be over, according to the 49ers. NFL Network reports that Gore's injury shouldn't be an issue long-term, but the team won't know for certain until more testing is done. Gore was injured during San Francisco's opening drive in Week 12 against the Cardinals. He was taken to the locker room by trainers, even jogging to the locker room and even returned to action on the 49ers next offensive possession before taking himself out of the game. Gore was off to a great start with 52 yards on five carries against a terrible Cardinals run defense.
Analysis: Brian Westbrook and Anthony Dixon are expected to shoulder the load in Gore's place, which won't be easy despite their play against the Cardinals. Westbrook is the more attractive rusher of the two but Dixon might actually be safer since he doesn't carry the injury plagued past that Westbrook does. On the plus side, both are fresh and healthy now -- owners of Gore should try to get both backs off waivers, with Westbrook the more desirable of the two. As for Gore, he had 853 yards rushing, 452 yards receiving and five total touchdowns on the season and was a major cog in San Francisco's offense. With the news of his hip ending his season, owners can cut Gore since he won't help now that his hip is fractured.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore has officially been ruled out for the remainder of Week 12 against the Cardinals. Gore suffered a hip injury on the 49ers opening possession and was taken to the locker room. He returned on San Francisco's next offensive possession, but took himself out back out of the game after just one carry. He finished with 52 yards rushing on five carries.
Analysis: Gore has been diagnosed with a strained left hip and will not return to the game. Fantasy owners will have to continue to monitor his status this week at practice to see if he will be able to play in Week 13 against the Packers. Gore can be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB, when healthy.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore has taken himself back out of the game in Week 12 against the Cardinals. Gore was taken to the locker room early in the first quarter with after suffering a hip injury on San Fransisco's opening possession. He was checked out by team trainers and was back on the field on the 49er's next offensive possession. However, Gore took himself out of the game again after just one carry. Gore has 52 yards rushing on five carries thus far.
Analysis: Gore is back on the sideline and does not have his helmet on. It appears Gore's hip is still giving him problems and it remains unclear at this point if he will return to the game. Fantasy owners should continue to check back for more details as they become available.
News: 49ers Frank Gore was able to return in Week 12 against the Cardinals after leaving in the first quarter with a hip injury. Gore was taken to the locker room by team trainers but was back on the field for San Fransisco's next offensive possession.
Analysis: Gore rip off a 10-yard rush on his first carry back in the game, but appears to be favoring his hip. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his status throughout the game. Gore has 52 yards rushing on five carries thus far.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore left Week 12 against the Cardinals with a left hip injury. Gore rushed the ball four times for 43 yards on San Francisco's opening drive, but was seen headed to the locker room with team trainers. His return is listed as questionable.
Analysis: Gore apparently got banged up on the 49er's opening drive and is currently being checked out back in the locker room. He has gotten off to a great start thus far, so hopefully he will be able to return. Fantasy owners should continue to check back for more details as they become available.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore was active for Monday night's matchup with Arizona. He was able to practice last week and was listed as probable for the game. He's been dealing with an ankle injury and is coming off a game where he had just 23 rushing yards.
Analysis: Arizona is ranked 28th in run defense and has allowed an average of 23.8 Fantasy points to opposing RBs on the season. Gore should be active in all Fantasy formats as he is a No. 1 RB option. He's on his way towards another 1,000 yard season and has had some success against the Cardinals in his career. In 10 career games against Arizona, Gore has averaged 72.7 yards rushing and scored 10 touchdowns.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore (ankle) is not an injury risk for Week 12 on Monday night at Arizona. Gore has practiced in full and is officially probable to start against the Cardinals. Gore was held to just 23 yards rushing on 12 carries last Sunday against the Buccaneers and is looking for a rebound game. Arizona is ranked 28th in run defense and has allowed an average of 23.8 Fantasy points to opposing RBs on the season.
Analysis: Gore is still well on his way towards another 1,000 yard season and has had some success against the Cardinals in his career. In 10 career games against Arizona, Gore has averaged 72.7 yards rushing and scored 10 touchdowns. San Fransisco will likely try and get him back on track this Sunday, so expect him to get a healthy does of touches. Fantasy owners should consider Gore a No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into Week 12.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore will be looking for a bounce-back performance in Week 12 against the Cardinals. Gore was held to just 23 yards rushing on 12 carries last Sunday against the Buccaneers. Arizona is ranked 28th in run defense and has allowed an average of 23.8 Fantasy points to opposing RBs on the season.
Analysis: Despite being bottled up by the Tampa Bay last week, Gore has been very productive this season. He is well on his way towards another 1,000 yard season and has had some success against the Cardinals in his career. In 10 career games against Arizona, Gore has averaged 72.7 yards rushing and scored 10 touchdowns. San Fransisco will likely try and get him back on track this Sunday, so expect him to get a healthy does of touches. Fantasy owners should consider Gore a No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into Week 12.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore was dealing with a minor foot issue during the week enter Sunday's contest against Tampa Bay. It's unclear if his foot hampered him at all as he managed just 23 yards rushing on 12 carries. The 49ers only ran the ball 18 times to 31 passing plays, so Gore didn't have too many touches to make an impact. He would add a team-high five receptions for 37 yards in San Fran's 21-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: The Buccaneers were giving up 143.8 yards a game on the ground, but seemed to focus on Gore and the running game. Gore is one of the best running backs in the business, but his performance on Sunday left a lot to desire. The 49ers face the Cardinals in Week 12 on Monday night. Arizona entered Week 11 giving up 132.4 yards on the ground per game. With a favorable matchup Fantasy owners should view Gore as a No. 1 RB option. He is one of the most complete backs in the NFL, as he has 7,846 scrimmage yards (5,731 rush, 2,115 rec.) since 2006.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore was active for Week 11 against Tampa Bay as expected. He was probable for the game as he's been dealing with a minor foot issue. Tampa Bay gives up 143.8 yards on the ground per game. The veteran back has played Tampa Bay twice in his career and has never scored a rushing touchdown against them. Gore has 31 carries for 129 yards in those two outings. He does have five catches for 36 yards and a score.
Analysis: Gore is one of the most complete running backs in the league and remains a No. 1 Fantasy option in all leagues. Since 2006, Gore has 7,846 scrimmage yards (5,731 rush, 2,115 rec.), most in NFL, which is why he's one of the best in the business.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore is averaging 146.8 yards from scrimmage per of his last four contests. He is the only player in the NFL with more than 700 rushing and 400 receiving yards this season. Gore and the 49ers host the Buccaneers in Week 11, a team that is one of the worst against the run in the league. Tampa Bay gives up 143.8 yards on the ground per game. The veteran back has played Tampa Bay twice in his career and has never scored a rushing touchdown against them. Gore has 31 carries for 129 yards in those two outings. He does have five catches for 36 yards and a score.
Analysis: Since 2006, Gore has 7,846 scrimmage yards (5,731 rush, 2,115 rec.), most in NFL, which is why he's one of the best in the business. He continues to be great this year and with an extremely favorable matchup in Week 11, Fantasy owners should be foaming at the mouth to see what Gore has in store for the Buccaneers defense. Keep him active in all formats as Gore is a clear-cut No. 1 RB option for Week 11.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore had another productive game in Week 10 and helped pave the way to the 23-20 overtime win against the Rams. He carried the ball 22 times for 87 yards and a score, and also had three receptions for 67 yards in the victory. His touchdown run came in the first quarter when he was able to punch it in from 1 yard out. He would have had another score through the air but the play was called back on a holding penalty. Gore, who was targeted four time by QB Troy Smith, led San Francisco in rushing and finished second in receptions on Sunday.
Analysis: Gore continues to be a workhorse for the 49ers and although he failed to go over the century mark for the first time in a month on Sunday, he supplied a score for the second straight game. He has already surpassed his receiving totals from a year ago and looks primed for his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard rushing campaign. He will have to make a serious push to reach the 10 touchdowns from a year ago but he could chip away at that total in Week 11 against the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay entered Sunday ranked 30th in the league against the run so Fantasy owners should continue to view Gore as a No. 1 Fantasy option for next Sunday's matchup.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore has rushed for over 100 yards in each of his last three games and will face off against a Rams defense in Week 10 that he has always had success against. In eight career games against St. Louis, the 27-year-old has averaged 84 rushing yards per contest with 10 total touchdowns. The Rams have been a little better against the run this season, giving up just 97.8 yards per contest, but have allowed an average of 13.7 Fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Analysis: Gore ran for 118 yards and a touchdown in his last outing and it looks as though he will have QB Troy Smith handing off to him again in Week 10. With QB Alex Smith sidelined by injury, look for the 49ers to rely on Gore against the Rams. St. Louis has been playing better of late but there are few teams in the league that can slow down the former Hurricane, and his track record against the division foe proves it. Gore has just two rushing touchdowns on the season, but he is enjoying one of the best runs of his career with all these 100-yard performances. Continue to view him as a No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into Week 10.
News: With QB Alex Smith sidelined by injury, the 49ers leaned on RB Frank Gore to pace the offense and he did just that in a 24-16 win against the Broncos in Week 8. Gore rushed for 118 yards on 29 carries, with his longest rush going for 21 yards. Gore also scored on a 3-yard run in the fourth quarter that gave San Francisco its clinching score. Gore, who had one reception for 7 yards, has rushed for 100 yards in three straight games. It was also the 24th 100-yard game of his career.
Analysis: Even though the Broncos tried to stack the box against San Fran and put the game in QB Troy Smith's hands, the 49ers did a heck of a job of run blocking for Gore and opened up running lanes. Gore did the rest. Gore has just two rushing touchdowns on the season, but he is enjoying one of the best runs of his career with all these 100-yard performances. He continues to show why he is a must-start Fantasy RB. The 49ers don't play again until Week 10 against the Rams.
News: On a day when the last running back they faced won AFC player of the week honors for trampling all over them, the Denver Broncos tried to regroup defensively in anticipation of an even bigger challenge -- containing the San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore in Week 8. "I think he is the best running back we've faced so far," Broncos defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale said Wednesday. "What he is good at is finding your mistakes." The Broncos made plenty of them last Sunday in a 59-14 loss to the Raiders in which the newly anointed player of the week, Darren McFadden, ran for a career-best 165 yards with touchdowns of 57, 4 and 4 yards, to go with a 19-yard catch-and-run for another score. McFadden's performance was part of a Raiders rushing attack that gained 328 yards and dropped Denver's rushing defense to a No. 30 ranking. The Broncos are allowing an average of 156.6 yards per game. Only winless Buffalo (174.4)and Tampa Bay (157.7) have allowed more.
Analysis: While the 49ers have managed only one win this season and are now dealing with a quarterback change to Troy Smith because of a shoulder injury to Alex Smith, Gore has continued to bedevil defenses. Gore rushed for 102 yards in last week's 23-20 loss at Carolina -- his club-record 23rd 100-yard game -- and he leads the NFL with 914 yards from scrimmage (573 yards rushing, 341 yards receiving). "He's a big part of the offense and we expect that to go up," Broncos linebacker Mario Haggan said, referring to the anticipated increased workload for Gore because of the quarterback change. "He's a very explosive runner and very underrated in this league, if you ask me. He can find holes, he catches the ball a lot out of the backfield and he definitely makes you pay for the mistakes that you make on defense." The Broncos did hold Tennessee's Chris Johnson to 53 rushing yards earlier this season and will likely game plan to slow down Gore, but with the way Gore has been running lately, you would be hard-pressed to bench him in Fantasy.
News: The 49ers are prepared to start Troy Smith at QB this week against Denver in London in place of the injured Alex Smith (shoulder). RB Frank Gore said it won’t affect him who’s under center. “When I’m out there I think like a quarterback and I prepare like one, especially in the pass protection game, which I take a lot of pride in,” he said.
Analysis: We expect Gore to be fine against the Broncos, who are No. 30 in run defense at 156 yards per game with 12 touchdowns allowed. Look for Gore to play like a No. 1 Fantasy RB, and he's worth starting in all leagues even with Smith now the new QB.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore produced consecutive 100-yard rushing performances for the first time this season in Week 7 against the Panthers. After rushing for a season-high 149 yards in Week 6 against the Raiders, Gore bounced back with 102 yards on 19 carries against Carolina for the 23rd 100-yard game of his career. Gore also added 57 yards on four carries, but he couldn't cap the day with a touchdown.
Analysis: Gore came into Week 7 averaging 24.8 touches per game. He is on track for the most work of his NFL career, despite San Francisco having Anthony Dixon and Brian Westbrook on the roster. Offensive coordinator Mike Johnson just wants to keep feeding the football to Gore and it seems that is what he will do. Gore remains a must-start Fantasy RB heading into Week 8 against the Broncos.
News: The San Francisco 49ers can't get Frank Gore off the field. But with the Pro Bowl running back remaining healthy and productive, nobody is complaining. Gore is on pace for another tremendous season, and after a rocky start the San Francisco offense finally is feeding off the exploits of its backfield star. Gore lifted the offense around him last week against the Oakland Raiders, rushing for a season-high 149 yards to lead the 49ers to their first victory after a 0-5 start. He looks to do the same in Week 7 against the Panthers. "When Frank is going," offensive coordinator Mike Johnson said Thursday, "I think our passing game is better. When he's going, the line is blocking better and protecting better. He's one of our best players, and if he's going, then our offense is going to be pretty good."
Analysis: While San Francisco's offense finally appears to be going in the right direction, Gore has been going that way all season. The sixth-year veteran leads the NFC and ranks second in the NFL with 755 yards from scrimmage. The all-purpose performer ranks fourth in the NFC with 471 yards rushing and is sixth in the conference with 33 receptions. He has produced 35 first downs, which also leads the NFC and ranks second in the league. But Gore has had to work hard for those numbers. He's averaging 24.8 touches per game and is on course to handle the football more times in a season than ever before in his career. "Frank Gore doesn't like to come out of the game," Johnson said. "He's a warrior, he likes to go and we have to make sure we keep him fresh. We are very mindful of that and have a plan going forward to make sure that he's not taking as many snaps. But the one thing about Frank Gore, when he's touching the ball, I think we're winning, or we are going to win." The heavily relied upon Gore has 116 carries and 33 receptions, for 149 touches in all. Backup RBs Brian Westbrook and Anthony Dixon , combined, have eight touches. He’s accounted for 755 of their 1,906 yards on offense, which is 39.6 percent. Next up for Gore is Carolina. The Panthers have allowed just one 100-yard rusher this season. Matt Forte rushed for 166 yards in Week 5 against Carolina. The Panthers are allowing RBs to average 21.4 Fantasy points per week, which is sixth highest in the NFL. Keep Gore active in all formats for Week 7.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore is coming off his 22nd career 100-yard rushing game in Week 6, which stands as a San Francisco team record. He looks to add onto that total in Week 7 against the Panthers. The Panthers have allowed just one 100-yard rusher this season. Matt Forte rushed for 166 yards in Week 5 against Carolina. The Panthers are allowing RBs to average 21.4 Fantasy points per week, which is sixth highest in the NFL.
Analysis: Gore might have just a pair of 100-yard rushing games in 2010, but he still leads the NFC with 755 scrimmage yards and leads all NFL RBs with 33 catches. The 49ers might have changed offensive coordinators, but they know the success to their offense runs through Gore. Keep him active in all Fantasy formats for Week 7.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed for more yards than he had all season in Week 6 against the Raiders. He carried the ball 25 times for 149 yards, both season highs, in the 17-9 win. San Francisco fed him the rock early and often and Gore finally busted out with a 64-yard run in the fourth quarter, which led to a 17-yard touchdown pass from QB Alex Smith to TE Vernon Davis. He did not catch a pass, however, for the first time this year despite being targeted five times.
Analysis: Gore, who moved into third place on the franchise's all-time rushing list with 6,032 yards on Sunday, grinded out many tough yards in Week 6 and averaged 6 yards per carry while helping the 49ers get their first win of the season. His 64-yard run was his longest gain of the year and helped him get over the 100-yard mark for the first time since Week 2. The second game of the year is also the last time he ran for a touchdown but the former Hurricane has caught one since then. Gore has run for 471 yards through the first six games and looks well on his way to another 1,000-yard campaign. He should be in for more of the same against the Panthers in Week 7 as Carolina entered Sunday having the 27th ranked run defense. Continue to view Gore as a No. 1 Fantasy RB for Week 7.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore carried the ball on on each of the 49ers' first eight plays last Sunday against the Eagles -- with poor results. "There needs to be a better mixture of run-pass," offensive coordinator Mike Johnson said. "But you want to be efficient on first down and have a four-yard-plus play." The Niners are preparing for the Raiders in Week 6. In one career game against Oakland (2006), Gore carried the ball 27 times for 134 yards.
Analysis: Gore owners should not be too concerned with Johnson's desire for better plays on first down because Gore is just as likely to catch a pass as he is to carry the ball. He is the focal point of the offense whether it's on the ground where he has 322 rushing yards, or in the air where he has 284 receiving yards. Oakland ranks second-to-last in rushing defense, giving up 147.8 yards per game. They have allowed five different RBs to score touchdowns in five games. Consider Gore to be a No. 1 Fantasy RB in Week 6.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore scored a touchdown in his second straight game in the Week 5 loss to the Eagles, but he also lost two fumbles. Gore scored on a 1-yard swing pass from QB Alex Smith late in the fourth quarter, and finished with 21 yards receiving on four catches (eight targets). He carried the ball 18 times for just 52 yards, a pedestrian 2.9 average. Both of Gore's fumbles came off Eagles defenders' helmets, the first by Moise Fokou and the second by Ernie Sims. After the second one, which seemed questionable, coach Mike Singletary asked Gore if he should challenge the fumble and Gore shook his head "no." "I didn't give Alex any help," Gore told Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.
Analysis: Gore was the focal point of the Niners offense as expected. He had eight touches during the Niners opening drive of the game, including rushing attempts on the first four plays from scrimmage. Philadelphia kept him in check throughout the game, as his long was a 16-yard carry. Gore now has five fumbles in five games this season after coughing it up just four times in all of 2009. In Week 6 he looks to bounce back against the Raiders, who have allowed two RBs to eclipse the 100-yard mark against them this season. Gore played against the Raiders in 2006 and had 134 yards rushing and 38 yards receiving with no TDs. Consider Gore to be a No. 1 Fantasy RB against Oakland in Week 6.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore has four games under his belt and he has notched 396 total yards and two touchdowns. He has only rushed for 193 of those yards, averaging just 3.7 yards per carry. Still, Gore has found a way to continue to impact the offense no matter how he gets his hands on the ball. Week 5, the Eagles come to town and they allowed another dual threat RB, Jahvid Best, to total 232 yards in Week 2. Gore will have the chance to attack the Eagles in the air, but maybe even more on the ground. The Eagles rank 27th in stopping the run (allowing 138.8 yards per game). New offensive coordinator Mike Johnson said he was going to not rely on Gore as much in Week 5. "He can handle any situation," Johnson said. "But I think it's smart if we find ways to get other people involved."Gore rushed for 107 yards on 16 carries against the Eagles in 2009.
Analysis: Gore has already caught 29 passes through four games, he caught 52 in 14 games last season. He is becoming a feared dual threat, and new offensive coordinator Mike Johnson is committed to getting 'playmakers' the ball by changing tendencies. Don't count on Johnson taking touches away from Gore even though he says other RBs will be more involved on Sunday. Expect Gore to have another 20-plus touch game. Consider Gore to be a No. 1 Fantasy RB Week 5 against the Eagles.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore, who entered the game with more receiving yards (203) than rushing yards (193), got more yards on the ground than in the air Week 4 at Atlanta, but not by much. He ran 21 times for 77 yards, but he also had seven catches for 60 yards, leading the team in both receptions and receiving yards. Unfortunately, he was held out of the end zone for the third time in four games.
Analysis: Clearly, Gore's performance wasn't affected by the switch to Mike Johnson at offensive coordinator earlier in the week, as QB Alex Smith continued to lean on his versatile running back underneath. The 49ers rely on a short passing game with Smith as their quarterback, which means Gore should continue to play a big role in that aspect of the game. Obviously, the extra touches improve his Fantasy appeal, but he'll need to get in the end zone more to live up to his first-round status. In Week 5, the 49ers host an Eagles defense that hasn't had much success against the run, so Gore remains a must-start in Fantasy.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore will play his first game under new offensive coordinator Mike Johnson in Week 4 against the Falcons. "I think Coach Johnson will give defenses different looks and use more personnel so that defenses can't just sit back there and know what we're doing," Gore said. The Falcons have their own opinion on what to expect from San Francisco. “As an ex-quarterback, (Johnson) probably has that ‘attack you,’ throwing the ball mindset, but with (Gore) and that talented offensive line, you’ll have a lot of options," Atlanta WR Brian Finneran said. Gore doesn't seem too concerned that his touches will diminish under Johnson. "I've been playing football since I was 5 years old," he said. "So as long as I get a lane, I'm ready to play. I'm a ball player."
Analysis: It's a bit shocking to see Gore have more receiving yards (203) than rushing yards (193) through the first three weeks. Especially since San Francisco is 12-0 when Gore gets 24-plus carries. Gore has the most scrimmage yards (7,049) in the NFL since 2006, so Johnson will surely find ways to get the ball in Gore's hands. Atlanta allowed a 100-yard rusher in each of the first two games before bottling up the Saints' rushing attack in Week 3. Its run defense is vulnerable, so Gore could have a very good day on the ground against Atlanta. Make sure to keep him active in Week 4 in all Fantasy formats.
News: Giants RB Frank Gore rushed for 43 yards on 15 carries and caught nine passes for 102 yards in a Week 3 loss to the Chiefs. Gore had only 51 total yards in the first half and picked up 41 of his receiving yards on the second-to-last play of the game.
Analysis: Gore's Fantasy owners in PPR league will be very happy with his performance on Sunday, and Gore now has 22 catches in three games as the 49ers continue to focus their offensive play on him. His non-PPR owners won't be as happy, but Gore has over 300 total yards in the past two contests, so they shouldn't be complaining by any means. In Week 4, the 49ers play at Atlanta, who gave up 100-yard rushing games in their first two contests before shutting down the Saints ground game in Week 3. Continue to start Gore in all formats for that matchup.
News: 49ers Frank Gore will face the Chiefs for the second time in his career when San Francisco visits Kansas City in Week 3. Gore ran 14 times for 65 yards in a 41-0 loss to the Chiefs in 2006. After ranking 31st against the run last season, Kansas City ranks ninth in 2010, allowing just 91 yards a game and one touchdown under new defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel.
Analysis: The Chiefs held Ryan Mathews in check in Week 1 and then stuffed Jerome Harrison and Peyton Hillis in Week 2, so Gore might well have his work cut out for him in this tough matchup at Arrowhead. He is still worth starting in all Fantasy formats, but you shouldn't expect him to put up a ridiculous amount of points in Week 3 if Kansas City continues to play like they have so far this season.
News: After a sluggish start to the season, 49ers RB Frank Gore got back on track in Week 2 against the Saints. Gore rushed for 112 yards on 20 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns in the 25-22 loss. Gore scored San Francisco's first touchdown of the season in the second quarter, when he burned his former college teammate Jonathan Vilma on 12-yard swing pass. He also scored his first rushing TD of the season later in the game. Gore capped of an eight-play, 82-yard scoring drive on a 7-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter that led to the 49ers tying the game at 22. Gore also caught a team-high seven passes and finished with 56 yards receiving. Monday night was Gore's 21st career 100-yard rushing game, which is the most in team history.
Analysis: Gore was by far San Francisco's best offensive player on Monday. He ran very hard between the numbers and was able to shed off tacklers all night long. Gore also showed his speed, as he bounced a few runs to the outside, outrunning New Orleans' defenders. He racked up a 176 total yards with two touchdowns, but actually could have had a better night. On the 49ers second touchdown drive, Gore was given the ball twice inside the 10-yard line and got down to the 2. However, he was substituted for in favor of rookie Anthony Dixon, who scored on the very next play. Still, it was a very productive night for Gore and Fantasy owners alike. He will face the Chiefs in Week 3 at Kansas City. The Chiefs allowed just 76 yards rushing in Week 2 to the Browns. Gore proved he is still an elite Fantasy RB on Monday and should be considered a No. Fantasy RB in Week 3.
News: After struggling to find many holes to run through against the Seahawks, RB Frank Gore will face another tough test in his Week 2 matchup with the Saints. New Orleans held the Adrian Peterson and the Vikings to 91 yards rushing in Week 1. Gore has been far from stellar in his career against the Saints. In three career games against New Orleans, Gore is averaging just 54.3 yards rushing with no touchdowns. He also has eight receptions for 59 yards against the Saints.
Analysis: San Fransisco's offense sputtered on Sunday and could never really get anything going on the ground. While the 49ers always play better at home, the Saints defense looked very good against the Vikings, especially against the run. Still, Gore is a major cog in the 49ers offense and is way to talented to leave on your bench. Consider him a low-end No. 1 RB Fantasy RB heading into his Week 2 matchup with the Saints.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore struggled to find running room in Week 1 against the Seahawks. Gore, who came in averaging nearly 150 yards rushing against Seattle since 2006, finished with just 38 yards on the rushing on 17 carries. His longest run of the day was a 10-yard scamper in the third quarter. Gore was San Francisco's second leading receiver on the day, finishing with six catches for 45 yards. He finished the game with 23 total touches, but failed to reach the end zone.
Analysis: San Fransisco's offense struggled for most of the day and never got into any kind of rhythm. The offensive line struggled to open up holes for Gore early on and once they fell behind had to abandon the running game. Coach Mike Singletary also had some questionable play calling in the red zone. Twice he elected to try and use FB Moran Norris on short yardage situations inside the two-yard line instead of pounding it with Gore and both drives failed to produce a touchdown. Despite Gore's less than stellar numbers in Week 1, he still remains a huge part of San Francisco's offense and an elite Fantasy option moving forward. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into his Week 2 matchup against the Saints.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed for 1,120 and 10 touchdowns in 14 games last season and has enjoyed great success against his Week 1 opponent -- Seattle. Gore owns San Francisco's two best single-game rushing totals which, have both come against the Seahawks. He rushed for 212 yards in 2006 and 207 yards with two touchdowns last season. In nine career games against Seattle, Gore has averaged 99.9 yards per game and rushed for three touchdowns. Gore also has 36 career receptions against the Seahawks with three touchdowns.
Analysis: Gore has only played one full season in his NFL career, but has never has never missed more than two games in a season. He is the first 49er with four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and could be in line for another 1,000-yard, 10-touchdown campaign in 2010, if he can stay healthy. The development of second-year WR Michael Crabtree and a healthy Vernon Davis should prevent teams from stacking up against the run. Even with the additions of Brian Westbrook and rookie Anthony Dixon, Gore is still the featured back. He remains an elite Fantasy RB, so start him in Week 1.
News: The 49ers are starting to experiment with RBs Brian Westbrook and Frank Gore in the same backfield. "We've got different packages with me and him in the game, me being the (fullback) and he being the (halfback),” Gore said, adding that the opposite is also true. Gore also commented on why this season will be different for the offense. "Having (offensive coordinator) Jimmy Raye back, we don't have to start over," Gore said. "(We can) just move on from what we did last year and clean up all the mistakes."
Analysis: Gore rushed for 1,120 yards in 14 games last season, so we can only imagine what his production might be if San Francisco "cleans up its mistakes." Injury is always a big concern with Gore, who has played just one full season in his career. But the good news is that he has never missed more than two games in a season, so Gore remains a 1,000-yard, 10-touchdown threat in 2010. Westbrook should be able to spell Gore at times, but make no mistake about it -- Gore is the featured back. He is an elite Fantasy RB and solid first-round pick in all formats.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore carried the ball just two times as he made his 2010 debut in Saturday's preseason win over the Raiders, but he made his presence felt as he busted out a 49-yard run and finished with a total of 58 yards.
Analysis: Gore has been taking it easy this preseason, and his Fantasy owners will be grateful for that. This opening performance shows exactly what Gore can do every time he touches the ball, and he remains a No. 1 Fantasy RB worth picking in the middle of the first round or so. The 49ers could be a nice offensive team this season, with Gore being the cog that makes them run.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore is ready to make his 2010 debut, and is hoping to do it Sunday against the Raiders. "I'm itching to get at it," Gore said Tuesday. "I want to get out there and play with my team. I'm ready to hit." The 49ers have held out their star halfback so far this preseason, but with rookie first-round draft picks Mike Iupati and Anthony Davis working as starters along the offensive line, head coach Mike Singletary would like to get some work for Gore behind them before the regular season begins Sept. 12. "With our offensive line not really having had the opportunity to feel the timing of Frank, to really feel his quickness and the way he makes cuts and things like that in a live situation," Singeltary said. "We'd like to give our line a chance to see it."
Analysis: Gore is not injured, and with newcomers to the offensive line the Niners have to take off the kid gloves at some point and get him some action with live bullets flying. Over the last three seasons, Gore has averaged 1,086 yards rushing, nine touchdowns and 49 receptions. The development of second-year WR Michael Crabtree will only help keep defenses from loading up to stop the run, so we expect big things from Gore this season. He is a solid No. 1 Fantasy RB.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore remains a question mark for Sunday's game against the Vikings. "Gore, maybe, I'm not so sure, but probably out," head coach Mike Singletary said Friday. According to Comcast SportsNet, Gore has participated in every practice so far in camp, and would only be held out as a precaution. He did not play in last week's game against Indianapolis.
Analysis: The Niners are just taking it easy with their workhorse back; there's no reason for him taking unnecessary punishment in an exhibition. Over the last three seasons, Gore has averaged 1,086 yards rushing, nine touchdowns and 49 receptions. The development of second-year WR Michael Crabtree will only help keep defenses from loading up to stop the run, so we expect big things from Gore this season. He is a solid No. 1 Fantasy RB.
News: Before San Francisco added free agent Brian Westbrook to its backfield this week, the 49ers made it a point to consult with Frank Gore first. The two-time Pro Bowl running back, who has led the team in rushing each of the past five seasons, quickly gave his blessing. "I thought if he could help my team get better and help us go to another level, I'm fine with it," Gore said Tuesday after San Francisco's single practice. "He's been a great back in this league for a long time. I already started asking him questions, but I feel he can help me get better." San Francisco needed help in its backfield after the surprisingly abrupt retirement of Glen Coffee after one year. Even when Westbrook is up to speed with the power-based running game the 49ers employ, he'll remain an understudy to Gore. Coach Mike Singletary made that point clear when San Francisco announced the Westbrook signing.
Analysis: Gore, a third-round draft pick in 2005, likes leading the 49ers' ground game but welcomes the addition of a back with the experience of Westbrook. Singletary didn't rule out the possibility of using both Gore and Westbrook in the same backfield. Gore, who already ranks fourth on the 49ers' career rushing list with 5,561 yards, is averaging more than 52 catches over the past four seasons. The potential explosiveness that he and Westbrook present should pose a significant challenge for defenses. We still feel Gore is poised for a big season, so have no qualms about drafting him as a No. 1 Fantasy RB.
News: Shocking news out of Santa Clara on Friday. Out of the blue, 49ers backup RB Glen Coffee, the second-year man out of Alabama who was expected to be the No. 2 option behind starter Frank Gore, released a statement that he's quitting football. Earlier this week coach Mike Singletary mentioned Coffee would be one of his main ball carriers in San Francisco's exhibition opener in Indianapolis. "This has been a tough decision for me to make, but at this time in my life I feel it is best for me that I move on from football." Singletary said he did not see this coming. "I respect his honesty and respect him for not going through the motions," Singletary said. "All I asked him was, 'Are you sure? Have you really thought about this?' He said, 'Yes, I have. I thought about it for a long time.'"
Analysis: What this means for Fantasy owners is rookie Anthony Dixon is now the RB to target as a handcuff option for Gore. If you draft Gore in Round 1, then plan on drafting Dixon with a late-round pick in deep leagues. Gore should continue to run well in 2010 with Coffee gone, and he might see a few more carries since the 49ers wanted to lighten his load by leaning on Coffee and Dixon. With Coffee out of the mix, Gore's touches should remain at a high level. He's an elite Fantasy RB, and he's worth a first-round pick in all formats.
News: 49ers coach Mike Singletary said Wednesday he could see backup running backs Glen Coffee and Anthony Dixon each playing a role on offense along with starter Frank Gore. Even though Gore is the starter, Singletary did say all three rushers could see playing time each week. "The third guy has to be more of a special teams guy," Singletary said. "Then we have to convince Frank to not want the ball every play."
Analysis: It's going to be hard to get Gore off the field, but the addition of Dixon and improvement of Coffee could hurt Gore's production slightly in 2010. Still, we heard this before from the 49ers going into 2009, and Gore had a dominant year. Gore has at least 1,400 total yards in each of the past four seasons, and in 2009 he set a new career-high with 10 rushing touchdowns (and 13 overall). He's a great receiver out of the backfield with more than 50 catches in three of the past four years, and he's a rare RB who still continues to get the majority of touches out of the backfield. He should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB, and we see Gore going toward the end of the first round in all leagues.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore looked as explosive as ever and lightning quick with his cuts during OTAs and minicamp this spring, but coaches made sure to go easy on his reps. That's because tey know Gore works out like a madman while home in Miami and that he has a strenuous season ahead of him. The 49ers are expected to run the ball plenty in 2010, especially after drafting two big linemen in April's draft.
Analysis: While Gore might lose a few reps each week to backup Glen Coffee, all signs point to him being a 300-touch candidate and one of the rare NFL backs who racks up a ton of yardage. We can't help but love Gore as a No. 1 back worth a Top-10 pick in all drafts.
News: The Sports Xchange reports the 49ers might take some carries away from RB Frank Gore this season with the idea to keep him fresh as the year goes on. But coach Mike Singletary said Gore might not like that idea too much. "You have a hard time trying to explain to Frank how some other guy needs to play," Singletary said. "He just doesn't get it. I think as time goes on he'll be a little more willing to do that." Gore has four consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons, a franchise first. His 6,653 yards from scrimmage since 2006 are topped only by Steven Jackson (6,766) and LaDainian Tomlinson (6,692) around the league. But Gore has also battled ankle injuries and his hard-nosed running style raises concerns about wear and tear. The 49ers drafted rookie Glen Coffee to take some of the load a year ago, but Coffee had only 83 carries on the season and had more than two carries in a game only once after Week 7. That's why they the 49ers used a sixth-round pick on Anthony Dixon from Mississippi. Dixon lacks breakaway speed but, like Gore, he's a powerful inside runner.
Analysis: The 49ers think Gore can stay fresher and healthier over the course of the season if they get him a few breathers. The 49ers could point to recent New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys teams of examples of successful running back committees. The 49ers plan to focus on the run more this season, which is why they drafted two offensive linemen in the first round of the NFL Draft in tackle Anthony Davis and guard Mike Iupati. Even if the 49ers take some carries away from Gore, he has too much potential as a solid Fantasy option. We still value him as a No. 1 RB worth a pick toward the end of the first round. Hopefully the addition of Dixon doesn't take away goal-line carries from Gore, but we think Gore can produce in all areas and should be fine in 2010.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore has to be smiling after the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft: The 49ers bulked up their O-line with tackle Anthony Davis and guard Mike Iupati. This dedication to the offensive line should help Gore's stats significantly, even though his numbers have been real nice over the last three seasons including last year (10 touchdowns, 1,120 rush yards, 406 receiving yards). Head coach Mike Singletary stressed after Round 1 that these selections were meant to fortify the whole offense, not just help Gore. "I want to say this again: We want to have a balanced attack," Singletary said. "When we want to run the ball, when we need to run the ball, run the ball. We’re going to run the ball. But, we want to have a balanced attack. We’re not just going to be run the ball, three clouds… We’re not going to do that. We want to play good, solid football."
Analysis: This is great news for Gore, but the 49ers then showed how dedicated they are to the running game by adding RB Anthony Dixon in Round 6, and Dixon could take away some short-yardage work from Gore, which could impact his touchdown totals. Still, we value Gore as a No. 1 Fantasy RB since he's topped at least 1,400 total yards each of the last three seasons and has 21 total touchdowns over his last two seasons (13 last year). He is worth drafting in the first round in all Fantasy leagues this year.
News: San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore has been added to the NFC squad for the Pro Bowl, replacing injured Rams running back Steven Jackson. Jackson nursed a troublesome back for much of the season. Gore will join three teammates in the Jan. 31 game in Miami: tight end Vernon Davis, punter Andy Lee and linebacker Patrick Willis - giving the team its most Pro Bowlers since sending six after the 2002 season.
Analysis: Gore is headed to his second Pro Bowl after also going in 2006. He ran for 1,120 yards and matched a franchise record with 10 rushing touchdowns for the Niners (8-8) this season. He also caught three TD passes. He's a no-doubt No. 1 Fantasy RB worth a pick between the middle of Round 1 and the start of Round 2 in all drafts in 2010.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore hammered the Rams for 107 yards rushing on 23 carries with two touchdowns in Week 17. Gore also caught two passes for 25 yards.
Analysis: Gore had a sensational season, easily living up to the hype of being a first-round pick. He had 1,120 rush yards and 10 rush touchdowns to go with 406 receiving yards and 3 receiving touchdowns (beating our own lofty expectations). He's a no-doubt No. 1 Fantasy RB worth a pick between the middle of Round 1 and the start of Round 2 in all drafts in 2010.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore had a solid performance on Sunday in a Week 16 win over the Lions. He finished the game with 152 total yards, gaining 71 on the ground and another 81 catching passes out of the backfield. He added a touchdown to his stat line as well, punching it in from 1 yard out in the third quarter. Gore’s longest play on the day came on a screen pass that went for 48 yards in the third quarter and ultimately set up his TD run. The lone knock against Gore’s performance was a lost fumble.
Analysis: Gore got off to a slow start Week 16 but made up for it in a big way in the second half. Gore had accumulated more than 100 yards on the ground in each of his past two games, but he compensated for his failure to accomplish that feat with the 81 receiving yards. He has been a monster this season for the most part and has again eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark. The Niners take on St. Louis in Week 17. Gore did not play against St. Louis in Week 4 but should have no problem running all over the Rams’ poor run defense. He is a must-start for the season finale.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore couldn't help his team beat the Eagles during the Week 15 game, though he did the best he could. Gore rushed for 107 yards on 16 carries and had a long run of 37 yards. Gore added three catches for 19 yards but did not get into the end zone in the game.
Analysis: Another game, another 100-plus yard effort for Gore. He didn’t get into the end zone against the Eagles but he was still over the magic number for running back greatness. Playing Detroit in Week 16, only bigger things are to come. The Lions aren’t good at all and Gore is a No. 1 Fantasy RB as per usual.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (toe) practiced in full again Friday as the team prepares for Week 15 at Philadelphia. He's coming off a 167-yard performance against the Cardinals in Week 14.
Analysis: The 49ers reverted back to a run-first mentality last week after several weeks of using a spread offense. Gore benefited, putting up elite numbers after three straight weeks with less than 60 yards rushing. The Eagles present him with a tough matchup, but he's a good enough running back to overcome it. Keep him active as a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore, limited by a toe injury in practice Wednesday, practiced in full Thursday as the team prepares for Week 15 at Philadelphia. He's coming off a 167-yard performance against the Cardinals in Week 14.
Analysis: The 49ers reverted back to a run-first mentality last week after several weeks of using a spread offense. Gore benefited, putting up elite numbers after three straight weeks with less than 60 yards rushing. The Eagles present him with a tough matchup, but he's a good enough running back to overcome it. Keep him active as a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Although the 49ers did not practice on Wednesday, the team still reported RB Frank Gore was limited with a toe injury. After his monster performance on Monday night, we doubt he's going to miss the Week 15 game at Philadelphia, however.
Analysis: Gore torched the Cardinals run defense in Week 14 as he shredded them for 167 rushing yards on 25 carries. He had a long run of 36 yards, caught two passes for 10 more yards and scored the game's final touchdown in the 4th quarter on a 2-yard run. After that performance, how can you not call him a No. 1 Fantasy RB against the Eagles?
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore was phenomenal on Monday night during a Week 14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Gore torched the Cardinals run defense as he shredded them for 167 rushing yards on 25 carries. He had a long run of 36 yards, caught two passes for 10 more yards and scored the game's final touchdown in the 4th quarter on a 2-yard run.
Analysis: Gore was back over 100 rushing yards and in a monster way on Monday night after two mediocre rushing performances against the Jaguars and Seahawks. Gore had struggled since the Niners went to the spread offense but was back at his explosive self against the Cardinals defense. Gore will face a tougher rush defense in Week 15 at Philadelphia but we still like him as a No. 1 Fantasy RB. You have to keep trusting Gore in Fantasy play, especially after a game like Week 14.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore, who ran for 207 yards and two touchdowns in his first meeting with the Seahawks back in Week 2, didn't fare as well Week 13 at Seattle. He ran for only 25 yards on nine carries and had 37 yards on five catches. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Gore has struggled since the 49ers turned to the spread offense, getting fewer carries than he did earlier in the season. He has become more of a receiver, which actually improves his value in points-per-reception leagues, but he's playing more like a No. 2 Fantasy RB in standard leagues. Treat him as such Week 14 against the Cardinals.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore salvaged a poor performance against Jacksonville on Sunday with a 4-yard receiving touchdown from Alex Smith in a 20-3 win. Gore gained only 33 yards on the ground on 16 runs. He caught seven passes as well but gained only 14 yards.
Analysis: San Francisco threw 41 passes Week 12 as they were trying to exploit a weakness in the Jaguars secondary. Gore had only seven carries in Week 11 at Green Bay, so this trend toward passing could be a bit troublesome. However, Gore remains a must-start for Week 13 at Seattle. In Week 2 against the Seahawks, Gore had 16 carries for 207 yards and two touchdowns, gaining 39 yards through the air as well.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore last faced the Jaguars, his Week 12 opponents, in 2005 in Florida. He rushed for 79 yards and added 57 receiving yards in that game. The Jaguars were shoddy earlier in the year but have since tightened up against the run.
Analysis: Gore rushed for 59 yards and scored a receiving touchdown in last week's win at Green Bay. He has only been over 100 rushing yards once in his last five games but he does have four total touchdowns over that span and a plethora of yardage through the air. Gore will have a stiff test on Sunday but is still worth using in all leagues as a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore ran seven times for 59 yards in a Week 11 loss to the Packers. While Gore's average was nice, he was helped by one 42-yard rumble. Gore also caught three passes for nine yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: The Packers are pretty good against the run, and Gore could have been in for a an awful day if he hadn't busted that long gain or caught his late 10-yard score. In Week 12, the 49ers will host the Jaguars. That's an OK matchup, so consider Gore a No. 1 Fantasy RB.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore was the 49ers’ top offensive performer on Thursday in a Week 10 win over the Bears. He carried the ball 25 times in the game, racking up 104 yards on the ground and scoring a touchdown. Gore ran for a 14-yard touchdown run one play after Cutler's second interception late in the second quarter as the Niners took a 7-3 halftime lead. Gore also caught four passes in the game for a total of 21 yards.
Analysis: Gore was a highly recommended option coming into Week 10 and he came through for the most part by scoring and eclipsing 100 yards rushing. This was just the second time this season that he has eclipsed 100 yards on the ground, rushing for 207 yards in Week 2 against Seattle. With a score in each of his past three games, Gore is back as a must-start Fantasy option. The Niners face a stiff Green Bay run defense in Week 11, but Gore remains a must-start nonetheless.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore (eye lid) will be active for the team's Week 10 game against the Bears on Thursday.
Analysis: Chicago's run defense has sunk to the bottom half of the league even though they've allowed just one 100-yard rusher all season. Look for Gore to total over 100 yards and have a shot to score Thursday. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB in Week 10.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (eye lid) was able to practice in full on Tuesday and Wednesday and is probable for Week 10 against the Bears on Thursday.
Analysis: Gore should be fine to play against Chicago, whose run defense has sunk to the bottom half of the league even though they've allowed just one 100-yard rusher all season. Look for Gore to total over 100 yards and have a shot to score. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB in Week 10.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports 49ers RB Frank Gore shook off an eye injury Sunday against Tennessee. Gore said a defender poked him in the right eye while he was under a pile-up in the first half. He remained in the game and declined to say after whether his vision was affected. "I was all right. But I wanted to win," Gore said. "I told my boys that I'm going to stay out there and fight with them, and that's what I did." Gore finished with 15 rushes for 83 yards and a touchdown. He also had seven catches for 75 yards. The 49ers did not practice Monday, but Gore was listed as full participation heading into Thursday's game against Chicago.
Analysis: Gore should be fine to play against Chicago, whose run defense has sunk to the bottom half of the league even though they've allowed just one 100-yard rusher all season. Look for Gore to total over 100 yards and have a shot to score. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB in Week 10.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore scored a rushing touchdown for the second straight week on Sunday in a 34-27 loss to the Titans. He carried the ball 15 times in the game, racking up 83 rushing yards. He was also productive through the air, catching seven passes for 75 yards with a long of 35 yards.
Analysis: Gore has now combined for more than 100 yards in each of his past two games, getting it done both on the ground and in the passing game. He did miss two games with an ankle injury but could still break 1,000 yards rushing this season. He remains a must-start Fantasy option for Week 10 against the Bears who have been disappointing against the run this season.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore, who had a 64-yard scoring run at Indianapolis but was otherwise held in check by the Colts last week, said he's noticing improvement with the team's run blocking, even if others aren't. "I tell my guys up front that the number one thing we have to do is to just get positive yards every time," Gore said Wednesday. 49ers LT Barry Sims said he can't put his finger on why, with the exception of Gore's long touchdown scamper, the team struggled to run the ball against the Colts. "We didn't get into any kind of rhythm," he said. "Every time we took two steps forward, our drives would stall with some kind of penalty or some other mistake."
Analysis: Gore faces the Titans in Week 9, and Tennessee just allowed a big rushing outing against Maurice Jones-Drew last week. Gore should be considered a solid starting option against the Titans, who are allowing more than 112 rushing yards per game with seven touchdowns on the year. Hopefully, Gore can have a more consistent game against the Titans and not rely on just one big run.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore had an outstanding game Sunday at the Colts. He had 13 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown and caught five passes for 43 yards. He scored on a 64-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.
Analysis: Gore, who was listed as the CBSSports.com Sit of the Week, played better than expected. He now has three touchdowns on the season of at least 60 yards, so he's doing a good job of breaking off big runs. And he would have had better stats if the 49ers gave him more than 13 carries. Look for Gore to run well again in Week 9 against the Titans, and he should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy option against Tennessee.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore will play at Indianapolis in Week 8, a matchup that shouldn't bode well for him. Gore, who has struggled in all but one game this season, will run behind a re-tooled offensive line against a Colts defense that did have some weak moments last week against Steven Jackson in St. Louis but has improved in general over the last few weeks. They'll also have safety Bob Sanders back for his second game, and he typically can impact opposing run games. The Colts also tend to make their opponents one dimensional once they build a lead, so Gore's carries might be limited in the second half.
Analysis: The important thing to remember is that if you take away Gore's two huge runs against a lacking Seattle defense in Week 2 -- before his ankle played havoc with him -- he's been a nightmare to own. His 5.3 rushing average is helped along by those two runs, and the Colts have allowed one 20-yard run on the season (Maurice Jones-Drew, Week 1). Gore is CBSSports.com's Sit of the Week, and as such we recommend you consider other options before starting Gore in all leagues since he's got a realistic shot to continue his struggling ways. For more starts and sits, please read Jamey Eisenberg's column.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore struggled in his first game back from an ankle injury at Houston in Week 7, getting 32 yards on 13 carries with 15 yards on a pair of receptions. Gore's workload was pared down after the Texans built a big lead on the 49ers, making his touches in the second half limited. Not one of Gore's carries or catches went for more than 9 yards against the Texans' 24th-ranked run defense.
Analysis: Gore will have another tough matchup in Week 8 when the 49ers play at the Colts, where they'll surely fall behind to Peyton Manning's offense. Sit Gore in Week 8? If you have other reliable options you might want to consider it. But otherwise keep Gore active but expect less than typical production since the Colts' run defense is good enough to keep Gore's totals from getting out of control.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore (foot, ankle) was listed as active for Week 7 at Houston. He had been listed as probable on the injury report and was expected to start.
Analysis: The 49ers' star running back had missed the last two games because of a right ankle he injured on his only carry during a 27-24 loss at Minnesota on Sept. 27. Gore returned to practice this week and is expected to good to go. Gore could have a big game against a poor Texans run defense and will probably be a must-start for that Week 7 game.
News: 49ers coach Mike Singletary confirmed that RB Frank Gore has recovered from his ankle strain and will play Sunday at Houston in Week 7. The team's running game slumped without Gore and now the 49ers are only 16th-ranked in rushing and 31st overall in total offense. Gore was able to practice in full all week and is considered probable for the contest.
Analysis: The 49ers' star running back has missed the last two games because of a right ankle he injured on his only carry during a 27-24 loss at Minnesota on Sept. 27. Gore returned to practice last week during the bye and should be considered a must-start Fantasy option for the Week 7 game.
News:Frank Gore was among a small group of San Francisco 49ers to stick around during the entire bye week. He was looking forward to working hard with rookie receiver and top draft pick Michael Crabtree, who finally signed Oct. 7 and is set to make his NFL debut next Sunday at Houston. "Me and Crabtree are going to get it done," Gore said.
Analysis: The 49ers' star running back has missed the last two games because of a right ankle he injured on his only carry during a 27-24 loss at Minnesota on Sept. 27. Gore returned to practice this week and is expected to play for San Francisco (3-2) against the Texans. Gore could have a big game against a poor Texans run defense and will probably be a must-start for that Week 7 game.
News: Injured 49ers running back Frank Gore is expected to return to practice this week after missing the past two games with an ankle injury suffered in Week 3 at Minnesota. Glen Coffee had been starting in his place.
Analysis: Hopefully Gore will be healthy and ready to roll against a porous Texans run defense in Week 7. If you own him, be prepared to start him assuming he practices enough before the game. Now is also a great time to acquire Coffee on the cheap to insure your run game for the rest of the season. We'll keep you posted on Gore's status.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore, already ruled out for a second straight game because of a strained ankle and sprained foot, is inactive as expected Week 5 against the Falcons.
Analysis: The 49ers have a bye in Week 6, so Gore has a fairly good chance of returning Week 7 at Houston. He was looking like one of the best running backs in football before the injury, so keep an eye on his progress leading up to that game. For now, Glen Coffee will start in his place and is a No. 2 Fantasy RB.
News: 49ers coach Mike Singletary confirmed that RB Frank Gore (ankle strain) will definitely be out at least another week and will be miss Sunday's game against the Falcons. Gore sat out Week 4 against St. Louis.
Analysis: Keep Gore reserved in Week 5 against Atlanta. The 49ers have a bye in Week 6, and hopefully Gore will return after that. Glen Coffee will start again in Week 5 against the Falcons, and he should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: There were no surprises Sunday when the 49ers released their inactives for Week 4 against the Rams. Starting RB Frank Gore (ankle, foot), who was ruled out Friday, is inactive and will be replaced in the starting lineup by Glen Coffee.
Analysis: Gore is expected to miss at least a few weeks, so Fantasy owners need to keep him reserved until further notice. Gore got off to a great start before hurting himself in Week 3. He is a must-start Fantasy RB when healthy.
News: The 49ers officially ruled out RB Frank Gore for their Week 4 game vs. the Rams. Gore has a right ankle strain and a right hind foot sprain that is expected to keep him out through the team's Week 6 bye. He should be ready to play Week 7 at Houston; Glen Coffee will take his reps until then.
Analysis: Keep Gore on your bench for the next two games and hope he can return at 100 percent following the bye in Week 6. When healthy, Gore is a No. 1 Fantasy RB, and he was off to a great start in 2009. You must add Coffee immediately off the waiver wire, and it's for this kind of instance that the 49ers spent a third-round pick on him. We like Coffee to have a big game in Week 4 vs. the Rams.
News: The 49ers said the results of an MRI on RB Frank Gore show a right ankle strain and a right hind foot sprain that will sideline him for approximately three weeks. Gore was injured on his first carry in Sunday's loss at Minnesota. He will miss Week 4 against St. Louis and Week 5 at Atlanta with the injury, then have a bye in Week 6 and might return in Week 7 at Houston. Look for rookie RB Glen Coffee to start in Gore's place. Gore was officially ruled out of Week 3's game against the Rams on Wednesday and did not practice Thursday.
Analysis: Keep Gore on your bench for the next two games and hope he can return at 100 percent following the bye in Week 6. When healthy, Gore is a No. 1 Fantasy RB, and he was off to a great start in 2009. You must add Coffee immediately off the waiver wire, and this is why the 49ers spent a third-round pick on him. He should be considered a solid option for Week 4 against the Rams.
News: 49ers head coach Mike Singletary told the media Monday that RB Frank Gore will undergo an MRI on the right ankle he injured in Week 3 at Minnesota. Gore was hurt on his first carry in the first quarter of the game, aggravating the same ankle he hurt in Week 2 against the Seahawks, and left the contest. NFL.com reported that Gore had a high-ankle strain and would miss at least two games, which would keep him out until Week 7 as the 49ers have a bye in Week 6.
Analysis: Glen Coffee, who got 25 carries for 54 yards in place of Gore against the Vikings, is expected to start as many games as needed while Gore heals up. If Gore misses two games or more as expected, owners are implored to pick up Coffee off waivers or via trade as a replacement since the Niners' next two games are at home against the Rams and Falcons, both favorable matchups. When we know more about Gore's situation, we'll share it with you.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore left his team's game at Minnesota in Week 3 when he aggravated a right ankle injury on his first carry of the game (for 4 yards) and did not return. After getting hurt on the play, Gore limped off the field, lumbered along the sideline and was carted from the bench to the locker room. X-rays taken at the stadium were negative; NFL.com reports that Gore has a high ankle strain and could miss two games. Rookie Glen Coffee took his place at running back and finished with 54 rush yards.
Analysis: Gore hurt his ankle late last week against Seattle, and obviously the rushing machine couldn't play long on it this week. If the NFL.com report is accurate, Coffee will be in line to rumble vs. the Rams in Week 4, which is a nice matchup for the rookie. Fantasy owners of Gore should immediately plan to pick up Coffee as a potential replacement this week off waivers or via trade. We'll stay on top of this and deliver the latest news throughout the week.
News: Despite being listed as probable on Friday's injury report, 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) will definitely play at Minnesota on Sunday, coach Mike Singletary said. Gore took limited practice reps all week.
Analysis: Gore sprained his right ankle late in Week 2 against the Seahawks. He still finished with 207 yards on 16 carries with two touchdowns in that game and also had a team-high five receptions for 39 yards. Gore a tough matchup for sure, but he is tough to bench in Fantasy play. Only if you have a really, really good running back to replace Gore should you even think about taking him out of lineups. His versatility and punishing run style should be effective against a Vikings run defense that has shown leaks in games against Jamal Lewis and Kevin Smith.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) was limited at practice for a second straight session Thursday as the team prepares for Week 3 at Minnesota. However, Gore is not expected to be sidelined for Sunday's game.
Analysis: sGore sprained his right ankle late in Week 2 against the Seahawks. He still finished with 207 yards on 16 carries with two touchdowns in that game and also had a team-high five receptions for 39 yards. We'll continue to monitor Gore's status throughout the week, but this report is a good sign that he'll be ready to take on the Vikings. It's a tough matchup for sure, but Gore is tough to bench in Fantasy play. Only if you have a really, really good running back to replace Gore should you even think about taking him out of lineups. His versatility and punishing run style should be effective against a Vikings run defense that has shown leaks in games against Jamal Lewis and Kevin Smith.
News: ESPN reports that 49ers RB Frank Gore should not be sidelined or limited for the team's Week 3 matchup at the Vikings after spraining his right ankle late in Week 2 against the Seahawks. Gore finished with 207 yards on 16 carries with two touchdowns in that game and also had a team-high five receptions for 39 yards.
Analysis: We'll continue to monitor Gore's status throughout the week, but this report is a good sign that he'll be ready to take on the Vikings. It's a tough matchup for sure, but Gore is tough to bench in Fantasy play. Only if you have a really, really good running back to replace Gore should you even think about taking him out of lineups. His versatility and punishing run style should be effective against a Vikings run defense that has shown leaks in games against Jamal Lewis and Kevin Smith.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore had touchdown runs of 79 and a career-best 80 yards and finished with 207 yards on 16 carries Week 2 against the Seahawks. Gore, who surpassed San Francisco's Week 1 rushing total of 21 yards in the first series, nearly reached his franchise mark of 212 yards set in 2006 before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with a sprained right ankle that didn't appear serious. He also had a team-high five receptions for 39 yards. He became only the second player in NFL history to have two TD runs of 79 or more yards in the same game, joining Barry Sanders. Sanders had runs of 80 and 82 yards at Tampa Bay on Oct. 12, 1997.
Analysis: Gore also posted just the third 200-yard rushing game in team history. Charlie Garner ran for 201 yards at Dallas on Sept. 24, 2000. Gore had his 212-yard day Nov. 19, 2006, also at Candlestick Park against Seattle. His 246 total yards from scrimmage Sunday was a career high, topping the 238 he had in that '06 game with the Seahawks. Gore had the ankle X-rayed after the game, but it seemed like a precautionary measure. He might wind up on the injury report this week, but he justified his first-round status with his performance Sunday and should remain active Week 3 at Minnesota, barring something unexpected with the ankle.
News: San Francisco managed just 21 total yards on 25 carries at Arizona in Week 1, the fewest yards rushing in a victory in franchise history and third-lowest total ever by the team. Coach Mike Singletary was disappointed in the play of his offensive line, which he knows will have to be more reliable when the 49ers host the Seahawks come Sunday. Veteran Tony Pashos, signed to a one-year contract earlier this month following his release by Jacksonville, probably will get some work at right tackle with the No. 1 offense this week, splitting snaps with Adam Snyder. Both Snyder and left guard David Baas struggled Sunday after missing time during training camp with injuries, but Singletary isn't about to offer any excuses for the poor play. Gore had 30 yards on 22 carries with a touchdown and caught the 3-yard TD pass from Shaun Hill in the fourth quarter that helped seal the victory. "They had a great game plan for our type of offense," Gore said. "But I'm happy we got the W. We kept going. We kept fighting. We made plays here and there and we won."
Analysis: Gore could use a stronger O-line to help him get better leverage at the line of scrimmage. We'll see how he does against a Seattle D-line that has looked good so far this year. You should still plan on starting him, though.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore couldn't move the ball against the Cardinals in the opener at Arizona, carring 22 times for 30 yards, with a long of six. He did manage two touchdowns, though -- one on a six-yard run in the second quarter and the other on a three-yard catch in the fourth quarter. He finished with three receptions for 18 yards.
Analysis: The 49ers certainly made Gore a priority, which led to a decent Fantasy performance even though he was far from his best. If QB Shaun Hill, who had decent numbers himself, can keep defenses honest, Gore should be fine. Glen Coffee, his primary competition for carries, had only one, so you can at least count on Gore having the workload to thrive. He remains a must-start for Week 2 at Seattle.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore heads into his Week 1 game at the Arizona Cardinals having touched the ball 24 times the last time he played them at their own digs last year. Among those 24 touches were 23 carries for 99 yards and a catch for 6 more. And that was his worst game against them since 2007. In his last five games against the conference rivals, Gore has totaled 417 rushing yards, 215 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
Analysis: Gore heads into the first week of the season easily a top 5 Fantasy running back worth starting across the board. The Cardinals defense will not be able to hold him for long as we fully expect a very solid game from Gore in Week 1.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore didn't do much in the third preseason game at Dallas. Gore had five carries for 19 yards and two catches for 8 yards. "I felt great," Gore said. "I felt fast. I felt strong. Even though I wanted to do more, I felt really good in the game. I was happy to be out there, especially against the Cowboys."
Analysis: Gore has done little this preseason while his backup, Glen Coffee, continues to shine. Coffee had eight carries for 34 yards and three catches for 27 yards against the Cowboys. Still, Gore remains an elite Fantasy option and is worth drafting toward the end of Round 1 in all leagues.
News: 49ers rookie RB Glen Coffee, a third-round pick out of Alabama, gashed Oakland's run defense in Saturday's preseason game, ripping off four runs of at least 10 yards, including a 35-yarder that led to a field goal by Joe Nedney. Coffee, who replaced Frank Gore after one series, finished with 129 yards on 16 carries. In the preseason opener against Denver, Coffee rushed for 67 yards on 14 carries. Gore had two carries for 7 yards against the Raiders and will remain the starter no matter how good Coffee has played. "When you have a Frank Gore ... Frank Gore is, in my opinion, one of the top five backs in the league," coach Mike Singletary said. "Frank's going to run the ball. We're going to get the ball to Frank. Coffee, we're very thankful that we have him, but he's going to serve the same purpose that we brought him here for. There's going to be times when Frank needs a rest, and that's when Coffee will have a chance to play."
Analysis: This is what we expected, but if you haven't realized by now Coffee should be drafted in all leagues as a handcuff to Gore and as a No. 4 Fantasy RB on his own. If the 49ers give Coffee enough carries he will be able to make plays this season. As for Gore, he remains a great first-round pick in all leagues.
News: 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye said Wednesday he has been impressed with RB Frank Gore so far during training camp. "From what I've seen and the guys that I've had, he has had an outstanding training camp," Raye said. "His weight is down, his body is rocked up, he's ready to go. He's been exceptional in training camp if I were to compare him with other guys that I've had that were in an elite category in terms of runners, he's been exceptional."
Analysis: Gore is poised for a big season with the 49ers this year under Raye and coach Mike Singletary. We like Gore as a No. 1 Fantasy RB worth a pick in the first round in all leagues.
News: The last thing 49ers coach Mike Singletary can afford is to have San Francisco's star running back get unnecessarily banged up by bashing himself into the Raiders during an August practice. Thus, Singletary asked Frank Gore to tone down his intensity just a touch after he raged through the Raiders in a crosstown scrimmage. Gore was in his element to say the least: He clobbered Oakland linebacker Ricky Brown and stood over him to make a point, then on his next turn, Gore and LB Thomas Howard went after it. Later, Gore tried to jump in against undrafted rookie David Nixon. Singletary hasn't decided whether Gore will play Saturday against the Raiders but has decided that his rusher might have a great season. "Frank was outstanding. He was exceptional," Singletary said. "If you got emotion, do it. What I was saying was I love the emotion, I love the enthusiasm. That's the game. That's passion. If I told him to stop doing that, he couldn't. ... That's just who Frank is. He's a competitor. Everything he does, he does it with his heart. That really is the thing that sets him apart."
Analysis: This was nice to see as Gore looks the part of a physical back prepared for a long season. We like the improved 49ers' O-line and receiving corps and think both might help Gore post big yards and touchdowns this season. The bottom line is that Gore is the one of the rare NFL running backs who won't share the ball much, get plenty of catches as well as carries and work in the end zone. He's a legit first-round pick and No. 1 Fantasy RB that owners should lean on this season.
News: Running back Frank Gore and receiver Isaac Bruce won't play during Friday's preseason game against the Broncos. Coach Mike Singletary doesn't want to risk injury to two of his star players who have been getting plenty of work in camp. Glen Coffee will replace Gore.
Analysis: Don't worry Fantasy owners. Gore is not injured and this is just a preemptive move by Singletary to make sure his star back is 100 percent for when the games count. Fantasy owners should be grateful Singletary wants to Gore some mileage. Gore has been working hard in camp and remains a No. 1 Fantasy RB Draft Day.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore hasn't taken a day off through the first 10 days of camp, and hasn't asked for one either. That effort and energy is catching on with his offensive linemen and others. The coaches are closely monitoring Gore's workload to make sure he stays healthy and fresh, and though he will be limited in Friday's exhibition opener against Denver, it's clear that he's motivated to have a huge year. The 26-year-old returned to the University of Miami for his offseason regimen this offseason, rededicating himself to the kind of training that worked so well for him in 2006. It's been paying off as Gore is in excellent physical shape and is working hard despite the blazing heat in San Francisco. "I think he has the eye of the tiger this year," said Niners offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye. "From what I've seen, his work ethic has been outstanding and he's looking forward to a good year - and we are looking forward to him having one."
Analysis: Gore has been nicked up the past two seasons but thinks his return to Miami to train will keep him fresh. We like the improved 49ers' O-line and receiving corps and think both might help Gore post big yards and touchdowns this season. The bottom line is that Gore is the one of the rare NFL running backs who won't share the ball much, get plenty of catches as well as carries and work in the end zone. He's a legit first-round pick and No. 1 Fantasy RB that owners should lean on this season.
News: The Sacramento Bee reports 49ers RB Frank Gore has something to prove this season. The report says "the question with Gore is whether he's lost a step since his marvelous 2006 season." The story says Gore didn't seem to run with the same power last year as he did in 2006, but this year's power-running offense will be tailored much more to Gore's strengths. It summarizes that "at the end of the season we will have a better vantage point from which to judge whether or not Frank Gore is slowing down."
Analysis: Fantasy owners don't want to hear about Gore slowing down. Yes, he's been banged up the past two seasons and also had to deal with Mike Martz's pass-happy offense. But this year, Gore should be fine, and the addition of rookie Glen Coffee could motivate Gore this season. We still view Gore as a No. 1 Fantasy option, and he should be worth a first-round pick. You must draft Coffee as a handcuff, but Gore should be ready to go this season.
News: At the NFL Rookie Symposium in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., 49ers rookie RB Glen Coffee told CBSSports.com in an exclusive interview that he will get carries this season along with veteran Frank Gore. Coffee said his running style differs from Gore, which will give him the opportunity to take away some touches. "They want to run the ball first," Coffee said. "That's the approach they want to have. Frank is a great running back that I can learn from. He's so smooth when he runs, and when I run I try to make the ground tremble. To be able to incorporate his running style into mine, I love learning from him. Whatever role I fall into, I determine that. However good I do determines my role on the field. Right now I'm just trying to soak up everything and go out there and try to do what I have to do to help the team win."
Analysis: Coffee is a definite handcuff option for Gore, and if you're looking for good value with a late-round pick take Coffee in all formats. Remember, the 49ers struggled in recent years with short-yardage situations, so Coffee could fill that role and take away some touchdowns. We still value Gore as a No. 1 Fantasy RB, but Coffee could be a good sleeper if he comes in and is able to "make the ground tremble."
News: According to The Sports Xchange, the 49ers plan to lean on rookie RB Glen Coffee to make sure starter Frank Gore is fresh this season. Coffee, a third-round pick, is a powerful, one-cut runner who should get ample opportunity to carve out a niche for himself as the 49ers want to spread around the workload.
Analysis: Gore is still going to handle the majority of touches, but Coffee will get an opportunity to touch the ball quite a bit. We still value Gore as a No. 1 Fantasy RB, but plan on using Coffee as a handcuff option in all leagues.
News: Following a recent minicamp practice, 49ers RB Frank Gore not only complimented the new style of running called for in the new scheme, but also said that he was not told he would be sharing carries this season. "I haven't heard that we're going to take some of the load off of me," Gore said. "I know the coach has been telling me that I have to be in tip-top shape and I have to be ready to take the load, and that's what I'm going to do. ... I feel like the more I'm in the game, the more I touch the ball, the better player I am."
Analysis: Gore mentioned that the new run scheme the team will utilize reminds him a lot of Norv Turner's cut-and-go downhill style that helped him post career-highs in 2006. We don't expect the 49ers to add another rusher behind Gore and that rookie Glen Coffee and fourth-year veteran Michael Robinson will chip in with a few reps combined each week. This should cinch Gore as a solid first-round Fantasy RB worth a pick between fourth and eighth overall in all leagues this summer.
News: 49ers coach Mike Singletary said Monday following the team's OTA workout that RB Frank Gore doesn't have to worry about losing carries. The team drafted RB Glen Coffee in the third round of the NFL Draft to take some carries from Gore, but Gore's job is far from in trouble. "Frank is smart enough to know that taking every snap, getting injured in the last couple of years – a little nick here, a little nick there – it helps to have somebody in there who can give him a break, share some of that load," Singletary said. "So, he's smart enough to know that that's going to help him as well."
Analysis: Gore remains a solid Fantasy option in all leagues and is worthy of a first-round pick. He might lose some carries to Coffee, but the production will remain at a high level.
News: Agent Drew Rosenhaus posted on Twitter that 49ers RB Frank Gore's late-season ankle injury is "completely healed." Gore, who topped 1,000 yards rushing last year but missed two games along the way, is champing at the bit to get back to form, especially since the 49ers plan on using him a lot this season. The club was reportedly interested in adding another running back to aid Gore in his work, but the closest they've come to that is rookie Glen Coffee, who was drafted in Round 3 of the 2009 draft.
Analysis: Gore has only one 16-game season in four years, but he should be a little fresher if the Niners work him a little bit less. The good news here is that we can still count on Gore to get 15-to-20 touches per game with goal-line work, which keeps him in the loop as a solid No. 1 Fantasy RB worth a pick no later than 10th overall in drafts this summer.
News: The Niners are fond of rookie RB Glen Coffee, the hard-nosed tailback who rushed for 1,383 yards during the Crimson Tide's outstanding season. Coffee didn't make a pre-draft visit to Santa Clara, but he already has watched Frank Gore enough to know he'll enjoy being the San Francisco star's backup. "I'd probably want to run you over first, but if I can't run around you, I'm going to try to make you miss and get away from you," Coffee said. "Trust me, if I see a hole, I won't think twice about lowering my head." Coach Mike Singletary envisions Coffee doing a bit of the dirty work for Gore, who has been incredibly durable in four seasons with the 49ers despite his lengthy injury history. Coffee is just 6 feet tall, but could add 10 to 20 pounds of muscle in the next couple of years. "Whatever Frank leaves over, whatever little bit Frank leaves on the plate, then (Coffee) can pick it up," Singletary said. "Coffee is a downhill guy. There's not a lot of slash in him. He's just coming right at you."
Analysis: You should still plan on drafting Gore with a Top 15 pick in all leagues, but Coffee is definitely the handcuff option at this time. It appears like Coffee will take some carries away from Gore but not enough to ruin Gore's Fantasy value.
News: The 49ers drafted RB Glen Coffee with a third-round pick in the 2009 draft. The club was expected to take a running back to aid Frank Gore in the rushing duties, something they want to do more of in the upcoming season. Coffee is a lot like Gore: A physical power runner with good enough speed and hands. He had 1,383 yards on 233 carries (5.9 avg.) last season with 10 touchdowns, adding 16 catches for 118 yards (7.4 avg.) and a score for the Crimson Tide.
Analysis: Look for Coffee to get a couple of touches each week, but not enough to impact Gore. We can still count on Gore to get 15-to-20 touches per game with goal-line work, which keeps him in the loop as a No. 1 Fantasy RB worth a pick no later than 15th overall in drafts this summer (taking him in Round 1 is a good plan). Coffee is worth taking with a late-round pick if you do draft Gore simply for insurance purposes.
News: The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports that the 49ers will select a running back to complement Frank Gore during the NFL Draft. The paper reports 49ers coach Mike Singletary said this at the combine about what he envisions: "Frank is a special running back. But I think it would help to have someone come in and share that load, maybe someone who has a different style - someone who adds another dimension to our running game. That would be very advantageous for us." The 49ers have brought in two running backs for pre-draft visits and another is scheduled for later in the week.
Analysis: This sounds like what 49ers GM Scot McCloughan said earlier this year. "I think nowadays you have to have that type of system in the NFL, especially with our approach on offense -- being a physical running team," McCloughan said. "You don't just need a change of pace guy, but you need two backs that can have production." We'll find out what happens at the NFL Draft, but it sounds like Gore will lose some carries in 2009. Still, he'll get the majority of touches and work at the goal line, so don't worry about Gore's value falling too much. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: The Sacramento Bee had an interesting blog on Wednesday about the future of the running back position on the 49ers. With Mike Singletary the new head coach and former running backs coach Jimmy Raye becoming the offensive coordinator, all signs point to the 49ers being a run-heavy offense in 2009. That's great for Gore, right? Well, while Raye said that he believes Gore could be a 25-carry-per-game rusher, the truth is that the 49ers like the idea of a two-back system much like what we've seen in Carolina and Tennessee, an idea seconded by GM Scot McCloughan earlier this year. "I think nowadays you have to have that type of system in the NFL, especially with our approach on offense -- being a physical running team," McCloughan said. "You don't just need a change of pace guy, but you need two backs that can have production."
Analysis: This is going to rattle some nerves in those Fantasy owners expecting Gore to be a beast in 2009. While there's nothing that points to him slowing down -- he's going to be only 26 and has missed three games in three seasons as the club's starter -- the reality is that any splitting of carries on a regular basis will take stats away from him. Continue to view Gore as a No. 1 Fantasy RB as long as the Niners don't add someone, but the expectation is that they will, and then Gore will see a slight drop in Fantasy production, enough to make him a middle- to low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB. We'll definitely keep you posted on this situation throughout the offseason.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore split carries with DeShaun Foster in Week 17's win over the Redskins with Gore getting 11 and Foster getting nine. Gore took his carries for 58 yards and topped 1,000 for the season for the third straight year. He also caught one pass for six yards.
Analysis: Gore finished his season with 1,036 yards rushing and 373 yards receiving with eight total touchdowns. He was one of the best all-purpose backs in the NFL and remained a No. 1 option all season. That is exactly how Gore will be viewed armed with a better Niners offense heading into 2009 Fantasy drafts. Get him early.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore is active and starting in Week 17's game against the Washington Redskins. Gore should play a full game with neither team in contention for the playoffs at this point.
Analysis: Gore is 22 yards shy of 1,000 on the season and should top that mark on Sunday, making him the first running back in 49ers history to post three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons. He's a No. 1 Fantasy RB for his final game of the season and will certainly head into 2009 with that same billing.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday but not on Friday as he prepares for his Week 17 game vs. Washington. He is listed as probable on the team's injury report, therefore it's expected that he play. Gore has been troubled by a sore ankle and has missed the team's last two games.
Analysis: Gore is 22 yards shy of 1,000 on the season and should top that mark on Sunday, making him the first running back in 49ers history to post three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons. His probable status is a very good thing -- consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB for his final game of the year.
News: According to The San Jose Mercury News almost three weeks after spraining his ankle, 49ers RB Frank Gore still doesn't know if he'll be able to play against the Redskins. Gore said his ankle has "been getting better every day" but said there is the possibility that he won't get 22 more yards to reach 1,000 for the third season in a row. Gore has not participated in practice in full since turning his ankle against the Jets on Dec. 7.
Analysis: "I'll be upset, but if I can't get it because of injury, I understand," Gore said. "I really want to get it. It was one of my goals." That quote doesn't really help out Fantasy owners who want to know if they should be starting him this week. If Gore does play, he may only go for the 22 yards needed for the 1,000 yards, which would do Fantasy owners little good unless he also got into the end zone. Gore is a risky play Week 17 and if he does, he's only a low-end No. 2.
News: The 49ers have officially listed RB Frank Gore as inactive for Week 16 at St. Louis. He has now missed two straight games with an ankle injury. DeShaun Foster will start in his absence.
Analysis: Obviously, you'll want to keep Gore reserved for this game. Foster played well in his absence last week, picking up 101 total yards. With the nice matchup, he can suffice as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy RB this week.
News: According to a report on the NFL Network, 49ers RB Frank Gore will miss Week 16 at St. Louis due to his ankle injury. Gore missed last Sunday's game against at the Dolphins, and DeShaun Foster played well in his place. Foster will start again Sunday against the Rams. The report said Gore is expected back for Week 17 against Washington.
Analysis: Keep Gore reserved against the Rams if the report is accurate. It's safe to get Foster in your active lineup and consider him a low-end No. 2 Fantasy RB against the Rams.
News:The Mercury News reports 49ers RB Frank Gore missed another practice Friday, but did test his injured ankle under the supervision of the team's training staff and the team is holding out hope he would play Sunday against the Rams. "He just warmed up a little more, stretched it a little bit more," coach Mike Singletary said. "We're hoping for the best. He's had a lot of rest this week and last week. Hopefully, we can get some response there." Singletary listed Gore's status as questionable and said it would be a game-time decision. If Gore can't play, DeShaun Foster will start in his absence for a second straight game.
Analysis: Gore needs 22 rushing yards to become the first 49ers running back to reach 1,000 for a third straight season. The 49ers might be tempted to hold him off St. Louis' artificial surface and let the running back return for the season finale against the Washington Redskins Week 17 at Candlestick Park. Even if Gore does play Sunday, he might only see limited touches. He remains a risky start heading into Week 16. Continue to keep tabs on his progress leading up to inactives.
News: The Sacramento Bee reports 49ers RB Frank Gore said his availability for Sunday at St. Louis was "50-50." Gore, who is dealing with a sprained ligament in his left ankle, will not practice Thursday but he will do some on-field work with trainers, something he wasn't able to do last week. As was the case a week ago, the 49ers are calling Gore's ankle injury a game-time decision. Gore didn't even test the ankle before Sunday's game in Miami, but he said he planned to do so this coming Sunday in St. Louis.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Gore's status and see what develops before game-time Sunday at the Rams. If Gore doesn't play, DeShaun Foster would be a solid replacement and should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy RB if he starts in place of Gore.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 16 at St. Louis because of a sprained ankle. He missed Week 15 against the Dolphins, but coach Mike Singletary sounded a bit optimistic Wednesday that Gore could return Week 16. "It just depends," Singletary said. "I would say right now, yes. Hopefully, he has a chance to play, but at the same time, it'll be a day-by-day again."
Analysis: Gore rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns in his first game against the Rams this season and Fantasy owners still left in the playoff hunt would love those numbers Week 16. But even if Gore is ready, how much the 49ers will use him in a meaningless game still leaves some area for concern. Right now, Gore is a risky start Week 16, but that could change with positive reports later in the week.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (sprained ankle) will not be active for the team's Week 15 game at the Dolphins. He was spotted on the field wearing a sweatsuit and talking to Dolphins players nearly two hours before the game. DeShaun Foster will start in his place with Michael Robinson helping Foster shoulder Gore's workload.
Analysis: If you own Gore, bench him and look for another option. Foster should see enough work to produce like a No. 3 Fantasy running back even though he hasn't played well for much of the season. Robinson won't get enough work to warrant Fantasy use, though he could be worth a pickup in deeper leagues in case the Niners enlist in him at the goal line as they have in the past.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore is officially listed as questionable on the team's Week 15 injury report after suffering a severe ankle sprain last week, but if you read between the lines, it doesn't look like he'll play. For starters, backup RB DeShaun Foster has taken all the first-team reps in practice all week. Also, the Niners promoted RB Thomas Clayton from the practice squad Saturday. Subsequently, Gore has missed practice all week and has been spotted walking with a limp in the locker room following practice. All reports don't indicate that Gore did not make the trip with the team to Miami for the game, but his chances of being active seem unlikely at this point.
Analysis: Typically, when a player doesn't practice on Friday, he doesn't suit up on Sunday. Keep in mind that Gore is the best offensive weapon the Niners have and that they don't want to hurt him since he'll still be on the roster next year. In the unlikely event that Gore plays, expect him to split his reps and be limited. Expect Foster to start, with Michael Robinson taking a couple of reps. Foster is a No. 3 Fantasy RB for the game at Miami.
News: According to The San Francisco Chronicle on Thursday, Niners RB Frank Gore remains unlikely to play at Miami in Week 15 as he continued to miss practice with a severe ankle sprain and was still limping in the locker room. DeShaun Foster is still expected to start in his place. "I'm just preparing like any other week, making sure I'm ready to go," Foster said Thursday. "I stay in shape. Physically I'm ready to go. Frank's a great back. We have two different styles. He can do everything. I'm preparing to help the offense and carry the load."
Analysis: No word yet from 49ers camp on Gore's status other than the fact that he is questionable. He may be a game-time decision, so stay posted on this situation leading up to the time that lineups lock.
News: According to The San Francisco Chronicle, Niners RB Frank Gore remains unlikely to play at Miami in Week 15 as he continued to miss practice with a severe ankle sprain and was still limping in the locker room. DeShaun Foster is still expected to start in his place. "I'm just preparing like any other week, making sure I'm ready to go," Foster said Thursday. "I stay in shape. Physically I'm ready to go. Frank's a great back. We have two different styles. He can do everything. I'm preparing to help the offense and carry the load."
Analysis: We'll keep tabs on Gore throughout the week, with significant news possibly coming on Friday if he doesn't travel with the team, but at this point expect him not to play. A contingency plan should have been made by now with Foster a decent replacement pickup for him. Dominic Rhodes would actually be a better start if he's out there on the waiver wire.
News:The Sacramento Bee reports 49ers coach Mike Singletary said Wednesday that running back Frank Gore has "an inside sprain" of his left ankle and will be a game-time decision come Sunday against the Dolphins. Gore, who was injured Week 14 against the Jets, did not practice Wednesday while DeShaun Foster got most of the first team reps.
Analysis: The good news for Gore is that he doesn't have a high-ankle sprain, which likely would have sidelined him. But he is still hurting mid-week and will need to make a quick recovery leading up to Sunday. Gore was having a nice bounce-back game Week 14 after a couple of down weeks, but his status for Week 15 at Miami is obviously in question. As one of the best all-around running backs in the league, he's a clear must-start in Fantasy regardless of matchup. But Fantasy owners will need to keep tabs on his progress leading up to inactives.
News: 49ers head coach Mike Singletary did not rule out RB Frank Gore from playing at Miami in Week 15. Gore hurt his left ankle during the Niners' Week 14 win vs. the Jets and was helped off the field before being carted from the sideline to the locker room. X-rays were negative, and Singletary said Monday afternoon that Gore will try to practice this week and the team will evaluate him as needed. Gore had 14 carries for 52 yards before leaving and caught three passes for 13 yards, including a four-yard score.
Analysis: Gore was having a nice bounce-back game after a couple of down weeks, but his status for Week 15 at Miami is obviously in question. As one of the best all-around running backs in the league, he's a clear must-start in Fantasy regardless of matchup, but not if he's hurt. We'll keep an eye on his progress leading up to next week's game, and if you own Gore, you should make plans to pick up DeShaun Foster as soon as possible since he'd start if Gore can't go.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore's left ankle isn't broken according to X-rays taken Sunday evening, reports the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat, but he was slowly hobbling around the locker room after the game and might miss the team's Week 15 game at Miami, a game Gore desperately wants to play in since it's in his hometown. Gore hurt the ankle early in the second half in Week 14 against the Jets when a pile of tacklers fell on his leg as he stretched to reach the first-down marker. He kept his weight off his left ankle as two trainers helped him to the bench, and he left the field sitting in the passenger seat of a cart moments later. He had 14 carries for 52 yards before leaving and caught three passes for 13 yards, including a four-yard score.
Analysis: Gore was having a nice bounce-back game after a couple of down weeks, but his status for Week 15 at Miami is obviously in question. As one of the best all-around running backs in the league, he's a clear must-start in Fantasy regardless of matchup, but not if he's hurt. We'll keep an eye on his progress leading up to next week's game, and if you own Gore, you should make plans to pick up DeShaun Foster as soon as possible since he'd start if Gore can't go.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore was helped off the field with a left ankle injury early in the second half Week 14 against the Jets. Gore, among the NFL's leaders in yards rushing and all-purpose yards, was hurt when a pile of tacklers fell on his leg as he stretched to reach the first-down marker on the second play of the second half. He kept his weight off his left ankle as two trainers helped him to the bench, and he left the field sitting in the passenger seat of a cart moments later. He had 14 carries for 52 yards before leaving and caught three passes for 13 yards, including a four-yard score.
Analysis: Gore was having a nice bounceback game after a couple of down weeks, but his status for Week 15 at Miami is obviously in question. As one of the best pass-catching running backs in the league, he's a clear must-start in Fantasy regardless of matchup, but keep an eye on his progress leading up to next week's game.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed 24 times for 66 yards and caught three passes for 23 yards in a Week 13 win over the Bills. He also fumbled the ball away.
Analysis: Gore was awful in Week 12, but he bounced back a little bit against the Bills, even though he failed to find the end zone for the fifth time in the last six weeks. Things don't get much easier in Week 13 when the 49ers host the run-stuffing Jets. Still, Gore should just about remain a No. 1 Fantasy RB option.
News: In the 49ers' 35-22 loss at the Cowboys in Week 12, RB Frank Gore was held to 26 yards on 14 carries with a 6-yard catch. Dallas got out to a big lead and forced San Francisco to throw the ball to get back in the game, negating Gore's chances of being effective. It's the second time this season Gore has been held to 15 or fewer total touches in a game, something Fantasy owners can thank offensive coordinator Mike Martz for (remember what he did to the Lions' running backs last year?). Furthermore, Gore's 32 total yards in his lowest output since Dec. 11, 2005, when he was a rookie backup for the Niners.
Analysis: Despite the rotten performance, Fantasy owners can't bail out on the stud running back. Because he's never seen a start this bad in his career, expect Gore to bounce back in Week 13 when he and the Niners play at the Bills. Buffalo's run defense is missing some starters, and Gore is sure to be more involved in the offense then. Continue to view Gore as a No. 1 Fantasy RB.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore, sidelined by a strained neck leading up to the game, topped 100 yards rushing for the first time in four games Week 11 against the Rams. He finished with 106 yards on 18 carries, scoring touchdowns on a five-yard scamper and a two-yard plunge. He also caught two passes for eight yards and lost a fumble.
Analysis: Gore has had few down weeks in his first season under offensive coordinator Mike Martz, and the trend doesn't look like it'll end with the transition to QB Shaun Hill. Keep Gore active as always Week 11 at Dallas.
News: The 49ers listed RB Frank Gore as active for Week 11 against the Rams. A strained neck limited him in practice this week.
Analysis: Gore ranks third in the NFL with 1,045 yards from scrimmage. He had 35 carries for 113 yards and two touchdowns in two games against St. Louis last season. He added seven catches for 35 yards. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB and get him active.
News:Frank Gore thought he had a concussion. The San Francisco 49ers say their star running back is just confused. Gore, the NFL's sixth-leading rusher with 728 yards and four touchdowns, missed his second straight practice Thursday. Although he still expects to play against the St. Louis Rams this weekend, he hasn't recovered from a painfully strained neck in Monday night's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Gore had a headache for the next two days, and the 49ers' best offensive player wondered aloud whether he had incurred a concussion, a possibly major setback for an offense already struggling to score. "I just thought it," said Gore, who had a concussion two years ago in a game against Detroit. "My neck was hurting, and I just thought I had (a concussion)."
Analysis: Coach Mike Singletary and the San Francisco medical staff disagreed with Gore's homegrown diagnosis, and Gore acknowledged late Thursday that the team doctors probably were correct. He plans to practice Friday. "Frank Gore is a football player. He does not know what a concussion is," Singletary said with a chuckle. "He has no idea. I don't even know what a concussion is. ... Frank has a neck strain, and it may feel like a concussion, but I talked to (49ers athletic trainer Jeff Ferguson), and he does not have a concussion. He's OK. He'll be good to go. "Gore apparently got hurt while throwing a block on Arizona's Chike Okeafor during the final drive in the 29-24 defeat. He stayed in the game and nearly scored on the game's penultimate play, but Okeafor barely knocked Gore off-balance before he was able to crawl into the end zone. Gore ranks third in the NFL with 1,045 yards from scrimmage. Gore had 35 carries for 113 yards and two touchdowns in two games against St. Louis last season. He added seven catches for 35 yards. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into Week 11.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore is officially listed on the injury report with neck injury, but Gore said Thursday that he suffered a concussion during the Monday night game against the Cardinals, reports the San Jose Mercury News. The 49ers have said that they expect Gore to be able to play Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. Gore said he had bad headaches after taking a shot from DE Chike Okeafor during the final minutes of a 29-24 loss. Gore came out of the game briefly, but was returned for the final play.
Analysis: Expect Gore to play against the Rams, but keep an eye on his status heading up to the game. Gore ranks third in the NFL with 1,045 yards from scrimmage. He is a No. 1 Fantasy option when healthy and has a great matchup against the Rams this week.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (neck) did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 11 vs. St. Louis. Gore usually takes Wednesday off as a day to rest, but this is the first time all season he has actually be on the injury report for an ailment.
Analysis: We aren't quite sure what to make of Gore's injury. He made it through the Monday night game with no problems and could just be a little sore. Obviously, if he continues to miss practice, Fantasy owners need to be concerned. But if he is back Thursday or Friday, feel free to start Gore Week 11. Gore had 35 carries for 113 yards and two touchdowns in two games against St. Louis last season. He added seven catches for 35 yards.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore could not crawl his way across the goal line Week 10 against the Cardinals to give his team a win, as San Francisco came up two yards short in a 29-24 loss. Shaun Hill's 14-yard pass to Jason Hill moved the ball to the Arizona 1 with less than 30 seconds left. With the last few seconds ticking off, Gore was pushed by a defensive player as he ran around left end, then stumbled to the ground just outside the 2. After officials reviewed the play to make sure Gore was down by contact, the 49ers handed off to the fullback Michael Robinson, who was stuffed nowhere near the goal line. Gore finished with 99 rushing yards on 23 attempts. While he didn't get a touchdown or 100 yards rushing, Gore did break 100 total yards with a 6-yard catch.
Analysis: Gore has had 90-plus rushing yards in his last two games, but still has just two 100-yard rushing outputs in 2008. He is still seeing plenty of carries and catches in Mike Martz's offensive system, so Gore is still finding ways to be productive. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into Week 11 against the Rams. Gore had 35 carries for 113 yards and two touchdowns in two games against St. Louis last season. He added seven catches for 35 yards.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore thinks QB Shaun Hill, making his first start Week 10 at Arizona, will make good decisions, many of which will result in getting the ball in Gore's hands on checkdowns -- the short passes thrown to Gore after a quarterback decides his downfield receivers aren't open. "He's going to come out and get ready to throw a lot of checkdowns, make a lot of good decisions and help us win," said Gore, who already leads the 49ers with 32 receptions. "I will have a lot more catches in this game. ... He's getting his opportunity to play, and he did a great job last time. We've just got to stop making mistakes and start making plays."
Analysis: Gore has given his Fantasy owners a nice mix of rushing and receiving yards in his first year under offensive coordinator Mike Martz, and he caught seven passes in Week 8 -- a game Hill entered at halftime. Even when the rest of his team struggles, Gore tends to play well, so treat him as a No. 1 Fantasy RB as always at Arizona.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore went without a touchdown for a second straight game Week 8 against the Seahawks, but he did pile on the yardage. He ran the ball 18 times for 94 yards and caught a team-high seven balls for 65 yards.
Analysis: Gore has given his Fantasy owners a nice mix of rushing and receiving yards in his first year under offensive coordinator Mike Martz. Even when the rest of his team struggles, he tends to play well. The 49ers have a bye in Week 9, but get the No. 1 Fantasy RB active again for Week 10 at Arizona.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore carried 11 times for only 11 yards in Week 7 against a tough Giants run defense. He also caught passes for 50 yards. His previous low in rushing yards this season had been 54 in Week 5 against New England.
Analysis: The Niners had to pretty much abandon the run early in this game because of their inability to pick up yardage and because the Niners fell behind. This was a tough matchup against a real aggressive defensive line, but Gore still has a monopoly over carries in San Francisco and should be able to bounce back for Fantasy-worthy numbers in Week 8 vs. Seattle.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore had his usual solid performance in Week 6 against the Eagles. Gore rushed for 101 yards on 19 carries, just his second 100-yard game this season on the ground, and also caught three passes for 16 yards. Gore scored once on the ground early in the 3rd quarter.
Analysis: Gore will get you upwards of 100 total yards on most occasions and is worth starting each and every week in Fantasy. The Eagles have a great run defense and Gore still got his. The Niners head to New York to face the Giants in Week 7 and Gore remains a solid start in all leagues.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore was held to a season-low 54 rushing yards on 12 carries and 24 receiving yards on four catches in a Week 5 loss to the Patriots, but he did manage to haul in a touchdown pass from J.T. O'Sullivan.
Analysis: Gore was expected to do a little better against the poor Patriots rush defense in Week 5, but the struggles of O'Sullivan really stifled his chances of getting things going. In Week 6, the 49ers host the Eagles, who have one of the league's best rushing defenses. If you're in a smaller league and have a decent option with a better matchup, you might want to consider going that way, but Gore was likely the top pick for all of his owners, which makes it hard to sit him.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore sat out of practice Wednesday to rest, but he'll return Thursday as the team prepares for Week 5 against the Patriots. Gore always rests on Wednesday leading up to a game.
Analysis: Gore is coming off his worst week of the season against the Saints when he had 16 carries for 82 yards and two catches for another 31 with no touchdowns. That's not a terrible week, but Gore has been better in 2008. The Niners host the Patriots in Week 5 and New England, coming off an embarrassing loss to the Dolphins in Week 3, are one of the worst teams against the rush in the NFL. Gore remains a No. 1 Fantasy RB and should be considered a solid start in Week 5 against New England, which allowed Miami RB Ronnie Brown to run for four touchdowns in Week 3.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore is coming off his worst week of the season against the Saints when he had 16 carries for 82 yards and two catches for another 31 with no touchdowns. That's not a terrible week and Gore has three TDs on the season. The Niners host the Patriots in Week 5 and New England, coming off an embarrassing loss to the Dolphins in Week 3, are one of the worst teams against the rush in the NFL.
Analysis: Gore remains a No. 1 Fantasy RB and should be considered a solid start in Week 5 against New England, which allowed Miami RB Ronnie Brown to run for four touchdowns in Week 3.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore had 16 carries for 82 yards and two catches for 31 yards Sunday at New Orleans.
Analysis: Gore remains a No. 1 Fantasy RB and should be considered a solid start in Week 5 against New England, which allowed Miami RB Ronnie Brown to run for four touchdowns in Week 3.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore missed practice Wednesday for a non-injury related issue. The San Francisco Chronicle reports Gore was limping badly after Week 3's win over the Lions, but that Gore skips Wednesday's practices on a frequent basis, healthy or not. He was removed from the practice report Thursday and went through a full practice.
Analysis: Gore went through this same routine leading up to Week 3 against Lions, but started and rushed 27 times for 130 yards. He also had a touchdown and 32 receiving yards. Extra rest is not a bad thing ever for running backs. It appears as though Gore will play Sunday against the Saints and is a great start in Fantasy since New Orleans has a poor defense.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore rushed 27 times for 130 yards in Week 3 against Detroit. He scored on a 4-yard touchdown in the second quarter. He also added 32 yards on four catches.
Analysis: Gore cracked 100 yards rushing for the first time this season and he scored a touchdown for a third straight game. His appeal in Fantasy is that of a No. 1 running back and it's games like this that make him just that. He's clearly the team's featured back in an age where many teams are going to tandems in the running game. Start him in all leagues through thick and thin. The Niners travel to New Orleans for Week 4.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore had a typical day for him on Sunday against the Seahawks. Gore rushed for 61 yards on 19 carries and scored a touchdown. He also caught five passes for 38 yards. The downside to Gore's game against Seattle was a lost fumble.
Analysis: Gore isn't going to run wild every game and he still got into the end zone against the Seahawks. The Niners face the Lions in Week 3 and they have a terrible defense. Expect monster yardage from Gore next week. He's a must-start across the board.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore looked sharp gaining 151 total yards and a TD last week against the Cardinals but he'll face a tougher defense in Week 2 in Seattle. Gore has only scored one touchdown against the Seahawks in four games over the past two seasons and that was a receiving TD that came back in 2006. That score was in Seattle, however. Gore could only rush for 72 yards in Seattle last year, but went for 178 total yards in '06. His best rushing game of the 2006 season came against the Seahawks in the Bay Area when he put up 212 yards on the ground.
Analysis: What do these numbers tell you? They tell you that Gore is going to be somewhere near the 100-yard mark on the ground and go over 100 total yards on Sunday. They also tell you he probably won't make the end zone. That said, Gore is still one of the best RBs in Fantasy Football and should be starting every week, regardless of matchups.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore is a beast and he showed it again in Week 1 against the Cardinals. On a day where the Niners couldn't do much offensively, Gore still shined bright. Gore finished with 151 total yards (96 rushing, 55 receiving) and he got into the end zone once on a 41-yard scamper in the first quarter. If it wasn't for Gore, the Niners wouldn't have done much scoreboard-wise. He did, however, lose one fumble.
Analysis: The Niners head to Seattle next Sunday in Week 2 and the Seahawks boast a much tougher defense than the Cardinals. Still, we expect big things from Gore week in and week out. He remains a No. 1 RB and should be starting across the board in Fantasy.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that a lot of the 49ers' offense will go through RB Frank Gore on Sunday, who is excited about the prospect of playing in Mike Martz's offense. Gone are the days of facing eight men in the box to stop the run, Gore says. The 49ers' varied passing attack should take some of the pressure off Gore's running. He led the 49ers in receptions each of the past two seasons, and again he figures to be featured in both the run and pass games.
Analysis: The only problem is that we're not sold on the Niners passing attack. Still, Gore remains a No. 1 Fantasy back and a must-start Week 1. In the last two seasons at home vs. Arizona, Gore has averaged 150 total yards and two touchdowns per game.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore enjoys playing against the Cardinals, his Week 1 opponent, in San Francisco. He'll get that chance Sunday. In the last two seasons at home vs. Arizona, Gore has averaged 150 total yards and two touchdowns per game. And he was pretty good against the Cardinals in Arizona, too.
Analysis: Gore is a must-start in Fantasy anyway but expect big things from him in Week 1 against a team he loves to run against.
News: If San Francisco offensive coordinator Mike Martz's previous years with a stud RB are any indication, Frank Gore's carries will go down but his productivity will go way up. In those three years Martz had the Rams' offense dominating, Marshall Faulk only averaged about 240 carries, yet he also had about 85 receptions a year. He ran for 37 scores and had 22 TD catches in that span. Even when the Rams were falling off and Faulk was getting older the next two seasons, he racked up 21 scores. Gore may not be a cutout of Faulk, but he's certainly far better than Kevin Jones, who limped to eight scores a year in two seasons of Martz's run-free offense in Detroit.
Analysis: Gore had a breakout year in 2006, rushing for a team-record 1,695 yards and catching 61 passes for 485 yards. Last year he rushed for just 1,102 yards while catching 53 passes for 436 yards. But with Martz calling the shots on offense, Gore's numbers should improve. Consider Gore a No. 1 Fantasy option in 2008 and worth taking toward the end of Round 1 in all leagues.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports that 49ers RB Frank Gore is all fired up about Mike Martz's newly-installed offense in San Francisco. "Last year, it took the whole half to get across the 50-yard line, man," Gore said. "And now, we’re just moving the ball anytime we want. Like when we first came out against Chicago, we went straight down the field, making big plays, having fun, making the game feel like it’s easy again."
Analysis: This is great news for Gore's owners, as the former Miami Hurricane is expected to be the centerpiece of the 49ers' offense this season, especially with their passing game a huge question mark. Expect him to bounce back from a subpar 2007, making him a fine No. 1 Fantasy RB worth a middle-to-late first-round pick in all drafts.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore did a swell job in the club's third preseason game at Chicago, rushing for 51 yards on eight carries (including an amazing 28-yard scamper through the belly of the Bears' defense) with 19 yards on a pair of catches. Gore has 86 yards on 16 carries this preseason (5.4 avg.) with the two grabs from the game.
Analysis: Gore enjoyed solid blocking from his offensive line as well as from fullback Zak Keasey in the contest. He's expected to be the centerpiece of the 49ers' offense this season, especially with their passing game a huge question mark. Expect him to bounce back from a subpar 2007, making him a fine No. 1 Fantasy RB worth a middle-to-late first-round pick in all drafts.
News:49ers RB DeShaun Foster got a team-high 11 carries in Saturday's preseason game against Green Bay. He picked up 37 yards, including a one-yard touchdown. Frank Gore got just six carries for 29 yards.
Analysis: It appears for now that Foster will play a role in the offense even when Gore is healthy. Look for Foster to get about 10 touches a game in terms of carries and catches. Foster can be a useful No. 4 Fantasy option and is a must as a handcuff for Gore in 2008. Consider Gore a No. 1 Fantasy option in 2008 and worth taking toward the end of Round 1 in all leagues.
News: These are supposed to be the dog days of NFL training camp, but San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore must not have received the memo. Gore is having a blast in the summer heat, learning new offensive coordinator Mike Martz's high-voltage scheme. What's more, he's just happy that the 2007 season is behind him. A year ago, Gore still had a cast on his right hand protecting a bone he broke on the second day of training camp. He didn't play a single down during the exhibition season. Things only got worse. Four days before the 49ers' Week 2 game against the St. Louis Rams, Gore's mother, Liz, died at 46 after a long battle with kidney disease. After watching her go to dialysis since his junior year in high school, her death hit Gore extremely hard. On the field, there was more bad news. A nagging ankle injury plagued Gore for most of the season and cost him one game. As the losses mounted and the 49ers offense continued to rank at the bottom of the NFL charts, Gore's frustration grew. This year, though, could be a big turnaround for him. In Martz's scheme, Gore will play the multi-dimensional role that Marshall Faulk played when the Rams boasted the Greatest Show on Turf.
Analysis: Gore had a breakout year in 2006, rushing for a team-record 1,695 yards and catching 61 passes for 485 yards. Last year he rushed for just 1,102 yards while catching 53 passes for 436 yards. But with Martz calling the shots on offense, Gore's numbers should improve. "When Coach Martz came in, he told me the more I understand what he's trying to do, the more I'll like it," Gore said. "I see it. I see it. It's going to be fun this year." Gore should be better prepared to hit the ground running when the regular season begins. Unlike last year, Gore has been able to practice full-speed, and he's getting some game action, too. According to coach Mike Nolan, Gore should play as much as a quarter Saturday night against the Green Bay Packers. Consider Gore a No. 1 Fantasy option in 2008 and worth taking toward the end of Round 1 in all leagues.
News:49ers head coach Mike Nolan said Wednesday that RB Frank Gore will play at most a quarter in the club's second preseason game vs. Green Bay. "It would be at most a quarter, but we'll see if it's that much," Nolan said. "A lot of that depends on – what we'll do is we'll say a number of plays or a quarter, whichever one comes first. So, whatever that comes out to be."
Analysis: Even though Gore's 2007 season was tough to swallow, he's still going to be a first-round pick in drafts this summer. Martz has ignored his running game in the recent past, but it's been because his passing game was too strong to not utilize. That won't be the case in pass-inept San Francisco. Gore should be used early and often for the 49ers, making him well worth a middle-to-late first-round pick in Fantasy drafts this summer.
News: The Sacramento Bee reports that 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz is not only impressed with RB Frank Gore's abilities, but also his mind. Martz had called Gore a "one-time guy," meaning that when he tells Gore anything about his offense, he absorbs it and learns it. Martz says that Gore will be the core of his offense in 2008. "There are things that we'll play to that are really strengths of his," Martz said. "He's got that speed and explosiveness. He does it all. He's a physical guy that you can hammer, or you can use him as a perimeter guy."
Analysis: Martz also plans on using backup RBs DeShaun Foster and Michael Robinson, including a package with Gore and Robinson, but it's clear that Gore will be the engine of the 49ers offense. Even though Gore's 2007 season was tough to swallow, he's still going to be a first-round pick in drafts this summer. Martz has ignored his running game in the recent past, but it's been because his passing game was too strong to not utilize. That won't be the case in pass-inept San Francisco. Gore should be used early and often for the 49ers, making him well worth a middle-to-late first-round pick in Fantasy drafts this summer.
News: Marshall Faulk was at 49ers practice Tuesday, and the former St. Louis Rams running back was treated more like a visiting coach than a reporter. Faulk spent some time with 49ers RB Frank Gore. "I don't call it tutoring," Faulk said of his relationship with Gore. "We just talk football. Frank's a polished athlete. We talk football, and I try to have conversations with him just about the game in general." Gore's ability to learn to protect the quarterback in new coordinator Mike Martz's offense - which sends many receivers downfield, leaving the quarterback exposed - is the most critical factor for him, Faulk said. Martz's Detroit Lions team, for example, allowed 54 sacks last year and 63 in 2006. Faulk said Gore's experience in pass protection is nothing like the responsibility he will shoulder this season under Martz, St. Louis' former coach and offensive coordinator.
Analysis: Faulk predicted Gore wouldn't be featured as prominently as a receiver as Faulk was when he joined the Rams in 1999. Faulk already had had plenty of experience in that role with his first team, the Indianapolis Colts. Still, expect Gore to do well in Martz's offense. Consider Gore a No. 1 Fantasy option in 2008 and worth taking toward the end of Round 1 in all leagues.
News: Though some Niners fans (and Fantasy fans) already are worried new offensive coordinator Mike Martz will neglect the running game, they forget Marshall Faulk had some of his best seasons under Martz's tutelage, including his MVP campaign in 2000. The thought excites Gore, the 2006 Pro Bowl running back who fought his way to 1,102 yards last season despite the offense's struggles. Gore already has spoken with Faulk about what to expect in Martz's schemes. Faulk emphasized the importance of precise execution - and the great benefits available to a running back who embraces a versatile role. "Practicing right now, I like it," said Gore, also the 49ers' receptions leader in each of the last two seasons. "We're spreading the ball around, and hopefully this year we won't see eight, nine men in the box every play. I think I'll get used in the passing game, too. I want to show I can do it all -- run, catch, block. People think I'm just a running back."
Analysis: In 15 games last year, Gore had 1,102 yards on 260 rushes (4.2 avg.) with five rushing touchdowns, adding 436 receiving yards on 53 grabs (8.2 avg.) and one receiving TD. Gore also had three fumbles. The partial reason for this decline: The Niners only gave Gore 20-plus-total touches in seven games in 2007, down from 11 in his smashing 2006 season (a softer offensive line and a weak passing game also contributed to Gore's down year). Even though Gore's 2007 season was tough to swallow, he's still going to be a first-round pick in drafts this summer. Martz has ignored his running game in the recent past, but it's been because his passing game was too strong to ignore. That won't be the case in pass-inept San Francisco. Gore should be used early and often for the 49ers, making him well worth a middle-to-late first-round pick in Fantasy drafts this summer.
News:Frank Gore averaged more than one yard less per rush and had over 50 fewer touches in 2007 than he did in 2006. For Fantasy owners, that reality likely cost them any chance at a league championship. In 15 games, Gore had 1,102 yards on 260 rushes (4.2 avg.) with five rushing touchdowns, adding 436 receiving yards on 53 grabs (8.2 avg.) and one receiving TD. Gore also had three fumbles. The partial reason for this decline? The Niners only gave Gore 20-plus-total touches in seven games in 2007, down from 11 in his smashing 2006 season (a softer offensive line and a weak passing game also contributed to Gore's down year).
Analysis: Even though Gore's 2007 season was tough to swallow, he's still going to be a top-15 pick in drafts this summer. Gone is ex-offensive coordinator Jim Hostler, and new to San Francisco is Mike Martz, the creative genius who likened Gore to Marshall Faulk earlier this offseason. Martz has ignored his running game in the recent past, but it's been because his passing game was too strong to ignore. That won't be the case in pass-inept San Francisco. Gore should be used early and often for the 49ers, making him well worth a late first-round pick or early second-round pick in Fantasy drafts this summer.
News: -The San Francisco 49ers hired Mike Martz as their offensive coordinator Tuesday, landing one of the NFL's top offensive minds. The team hopes Martz will reinvent a unit that finished last in most statistical categories last season. Martz, who tormented the 49ers for years during his greatest success with their NFC West rival St. Louis Rams, was fired by the Detroit Lions last week after two seasons. He replaces Jim Hostler, who also was fired last week after the 49ers matched a franchise low and finished last in the NFL with 219 points.
Analysis: Martz is considered sort of a 'mad genius' when it comes to football, and he definitely likes to throw the ball once his team is behind, especially if he has confidence in his quarterback. His job will be to make Alex Smith the passer he was expected to be when he was taken No. 1 overall in 2005. Martz will also be in charge of utilizing RB Frank Gore to perfection. While Martz abandoned Kevin Jones in Detroit at times, he likely won't have the option to do that with Gore. We like that Gore is mostly healthy and still a two-way threat in the offense, and Martz will take advantage. Expect Gore to post improved numbers in 2008, and expect Smith to fire off more passes than he's used to -- if he can digest Martz's complex offensive scheme.
News:Frank Gore had 94 yards on 23 carries with 21 yards on two catches at Cleveland in Week 17. Gore finished December with one touchdown, a catch last week vs. Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Gore ends 2007 with 1,102 yards on the ground, 436 yards through the air, five rushing touchdowns and a touchdown catch. Compared to other first-round Fantasy running backs, Gore failed to meet expectations. But so long as he's the every-down back for the 49ers, he'll be a wanted man in Fantasy play. Expect him to be a top-20 pick in all leagues next season, especially if the 49ers revamp their offense around Gore.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore took full reps in practice Friday after an ankle injury limited him Wednesday and Thursday. He has battled the injury for weeks but managed to play in the last seven games. The team lists him as probable for Week 17 at Cleveland.
Analysis: Gore missed only one game because of the injury. Though not nearly as reliable a Fantasy performer in 2007 as he was in 2006, he has still played well enough to merit low-end No. 1 RB consideration, particularly against a lousy Browns run defense. Expect him to play Sunday.
News: An ankle injury continued to limit 49ers RB Frank Gore in practice Wednesday and Thursday as the team prepares for Week 17 at Cleveland. He has battled the injury for weeks but managed to play in the last seven games.
Analysis: Gore missed only one game because of the injury. Though not nearly as reliable a Fantasy performer in 2007 as he was in 2006, he has still played well enough to merit low-end No. 1 RB consideration, particularly against a lousy Browns run defense. Expect him to play Sunday.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore followed the previous weekend's season-high 138 yards against Cincinnati with 89 yards against Tampa Bay on Sunday, and that was a little more than he needed to crack 1,000 for a second straight season. With one game to go, he has 1,008, becoming the fifth player in franchise history to put together back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. "It shows that consistency," Gore said. "I did it last year, came back and got it again. This year has been tough, especially going through three quarterbacks, injuries. It says a lot about our team. It means a whole lot." The other 49ers who put together consecutive 1,000-yard seasons were Joe Perry in 1953-54, Roger Craig in 1988-89, Garrison Hearst in 1997-98 and Charlie Garner in 1999-2000.
Analysis: Gore has returned to being an elite Fantasy RB after a slow start. Consider him a No. 1 option for Week 17 at Cleveland.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore had 21 carries for 89 yards and caught four passes for 43 yards and a touchdown Sunday against Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Gore has finished the season strong and is back to being an elite Fantasy RB. Consider Gore a No. 1 option for Week 17 at Cleveland.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 16 vs. Tampa Bay. He went through a full practice Friday after limited reps earlier in the week. Gore rushed for a season-high 138 yards during a Week 15 win against the Bengals. Gore also carried the ball a season-high 29 times against the Bengals. He caught just one pass for nine yards. Gore has now managed 100 total yards in each of his last four games.
Analysis: Gore is set to face a Tampa Bay defense that owns the league's 14th best run defense with nine rushing touchdowns allowed. Gore has totaled 589 yards in his last four games, but has been held without a touchdown in his last three games. Outside of zero touchdowns, Gore is finally producing the numbers we expected from Week 1. A preseason wrist injury and then an ankle injury in-season resulted in some early season struggles, but Gore has found his groove. Consider him no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy RB Week 16 against the Bucs.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore has finally started playing well recently. In his past five games, Gore has 412 yards rushing and two touchdowns and 30 catches for 240 yards. Now he faces a Tampa Bay defense that is No. 14 in run defense with nine rushing touchdowns allowed.
Analysis: Look for Gore to stay hot even though the Bucs defense is playing well. Consider Gore a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option this week.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed for a season-high 138 yards during a Week 15 win against the Bengals. Gore also carried the ball a season-high 29 times against the Bengals. He caught just one pass for nine yards. Gore has now managed 100 total yards in each of his last four games.
Analysis: Gore has totaled 589 yards in his last four games, but has been held without a touchdown in his last three games. Outside of zero touchdowns, Gore is finally producing the numbers we expected from Week 1. A preseason wrist injury and then an ankle injury in-season resulted in some early season struggles, but Gore has found his groove. Consider him no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy RB Week 16 against the Bucs.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) is active and starting Week 15 against the Bengals after being listed as probable on the injury report. In his past six December games, Gore has 845 scrimmage yards (140.8 per game) and three touchdowns. The Bengals have the 26th ranked defense heading into Week 15. Gore also has over 100 total yards in each of his last three games.
Analysis: Gore hasn't excelled in the rushing department so far this December, but he does have 13 receptions for 102 receiving yards in his last two games. Amazingly, he will be looking for only his second touchdown at home this season in Week 15, but we still consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB in 12- and 14-team leagues.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) went through limited practice reps Wednesday and Thursday but is listed as probable for Week 15 vs. Cincinnati. In his past six December games, Gore has 845 scrimmage yards (140.8 per game) and three touchdowns. The Bengals have the 26th ranked defense heading into Week 15. Gore also has over 100 total yards in each of his last three games.
Analysis: Gore hasn't excelled in the rushing department so far this December, but he does have 13 receptions for 102 receiving yards in his last two games. Amazingly, he will be looking for only his second touchdown at home this season in Week 15, but we still consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB in 12- and 14-team leagues.
News: In his past six games in December, 49ers RB Frank Gore has 845 scrimmage yards (140.8 per game) and three touchdowns. He will take on a pretty weak Cincinnati defense in Week 15.
Analysis: Gore hasn't excelled in the rushing department so far this December, but he does have 13 receptions for 102 receiving yards in his last two games. Amazingly, he will be looking for only his second touchdown at home this season in Week 15, but we still consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB in 12- and 14-team leagues.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore totaled more than 100 yards for the third straight game Week 14 against the Vikings, but he lost two costly fumbles and failed to score a touchdown in a 27-7 loss. Gore racked up 68 rushing yards on 16 carries and added 49 yards on eight receptions. He now has 442 total yards in his last three games.
Analysis: Gore has been a monster with the yards in his last three games and looks as though is near 100 percent after suffering a nasty sprained ankle Week 7 against the Giants. However, he just doesn't have the touchdowns needed to make Fantasy owners happy. Those frowns could be turned upside down Week 15 against the Bengals, who rank 29th in total defense. Consider starting Gore in all Fantasy formats.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) is active and starting Week 14 against the Vikings, who own the top run defense in the NFL. He returned to a full practice Friday after limited reps earlier in the week and was listed as probable on the injury report. Gore has totaled more than 100 yards in his last two games. He has also led the team in rushing and receiving in both of those games against the Cardinals and Panthers.
Analysis: Gore has been slowed by an ankle injury for most of the season, but has been active for the last four games after having to sit out against the Falcons on Nov. 4. He is taking limited practice reps to save his legs for Sunday and it has paid off in recent weeks. Gore heads into Week 14 against the Vikings as a No. 2 Fantasy RB.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 14 vs. Minnesota. He returned to a full practice Friday after limited reps earlier in the week. Gore has totaled more than 100 yards in his last two games. He has also led the team in rushing and receiving in both of those games against the Cardinals and Panthers.
Analysis: Gore has been slowed by an ankle injury for most of the season, but has been active for the last four games after having to sit out against the Falcons on Nov. 4. He is taking limited practice reps to save his legs for Sunday and it has paid off in recent weeks. Gore heads into Week 14 against the Vikings as a No. 2 Fantasy RB. The Vikings do own the top run defense in the NFL.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore rushed 12 times for 58 yards in Week 13 at Carolina, but he caught five passes for 53 yards (both team highs) to finish with 111 total yards. He did not score.
Analysis: Gore was running the ball well in Week 13, but the team had to abandon the run early as they fell behind. He found a way to stay a part of the offense by catching passes out of the back field as the team extended its running game to feature short passes. Gore continues to be a good start in Fantasy play, but is not the monster he was a season ago. He has a very tough matchup in Week 14 vs. Minnesota, who is the best team in the NFL against the run.
News: Giants RB Frank Gore (ankle) was activated and will start in Week 13 at Carolina.
Analysis: Gore is impossible to bench after last week's resurgence, and the Niners may be more committed to him after his 200-plus-yard performance. Treat him like a No. 1 Fantasy RB as he is expected to get his hands on the ball early and often in this one.
News:Frank Gore finally posted a game like we expected him to have several times this year, roasting the Cardinals last week for 116 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns with 11 receptions for 98 yards. This week, he plays at Carolina, who ranks 20th against the run. The Panthers haven't allowed a RB to score on the ground since Warrick Dunn in Week 10, and haven't allowed a 100-yard rusher since LenDale White in Week 9.
Analysis: Gore is impossible to bench after last week's resurgence, and the Niners may be more committed to him after his 200-plus-yard performance. Treat him like a No. 1 Fantasy RB as he is expected to get his hands on the ball early and often in this one. Gore is listed as probable with an ankle injury that has bothered him the last few weeks. He went through a full practice Friday and that is a very good sign he is ready to face the Panthers.
News:Frank Gorefinally posted a game like we expected him to have several times this year, roasting the Cardinals last week for 116 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns with 11 receptions for 98 yards. This week, he plays at Carolina, who ranks 20th against the run. The Panthers haven't allowed a RB to score on the ground since Warrick Dunn in Week 10, and haven't allowed a 100-yard rusher since LenDale White in Week 9.
Analysis: Gore is impossible to bench after last week's resurgence, and the Niners may be more committed to him after his 200-plus-yard performance. Treat him like a No. 1 Fantasy RB as he is expected to get his hands on the ball early and often in this one. He took limited practice reps Wednesday and Thursday, but the team only wants to limit the pressure put on his bum ankle during the week. He is expected to start Week 13.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore opened the season with three rushing touchdowns in two games, but had failed to score a touchdown on the ground in his next seven games. He erased those nasty memories with a two-touchdown performance against the Cardinals Week 12. Gore busted out for 116 yards on 21 carries. It was his first 100-yard rushing performance this season. Gore scored on a 11-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and then scored virtually untouched on a 35-yard scamper in the fourth quarter. To top it off, Gore led the team in receiving with 11 receptions for 98 yards.
Analysis: Gore was undoubtedly the man Week 12 against the Cardinals and it was a long time coming. Gore has been hobbled by a hand and ankle injury this season and that has really hampered his production. Week 12 will go a long way with his confidence and he will look to keep the good times rolling Week 13 against the Panthers. Consider Gore a solid Fantasy start.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) is active and starting Week 12 at Arizona. He was listed as probable on the injury report. He went through a full practice Friday after limited reps earlier in the week. Gore has been bothered by a sprained ankle since Week 7.
Analysis: Gore has a good history against Arizona. In his past five games against the Cardinals, Gore has 53 carries for 219 yards and five touchdowns. He also has 16 catches for 158 yards against Arizona. In Week 1 against the Cardinals, Gore had 18 carries for 55 yards and a touchdown. Gore is not playing like the RB we expected this season, but that has to do with a preseason hand injury and now an ankle injury that continues to linger. He is worth using as a No. 2 option this week because of the matchup.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 12 at Arizona. He went through a full practice Friday after limited reps earlier in the week. Gore has been bothered by a sprained ankle since Week 7.
Analysis: Gore has a good history against Arizona. In his past five games against the Cardinals, Gore has 53 carries for 219 yards and five touchdowns. He also has 16 catches for 158 yards against Arizona. In Week 1 against the Cardinals, Gore had 18 carries for 55 yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately, that is only one of three touchdowns Gore has scored this season, with none in his past seven games. He also doesn't have any 100-yard games this season. Gore is not playing like the RB we expected this season, but that has to do with a preseason hand injury and now an ankle injury that continues to linger. He is worth using as a No. 2 option this week because of the matchup, so hopefully he can get going and play well down the stretch.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore has a good history against Arizona. In his past five games against the Cardinals, Gore has 53 carries for 219 yards and five touchdowns. He also has 16 catches for 158 yards against Arizona. In Week 1 against the Cardinals, Gore had 18 carries for 55 yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately, that is only one of three touchdowns Gore has scored this season, with none in his past seven games. He also doesn't have any 100-yard games this season.
Analysis: Gore is not playing like the RB we expected this season. He is worth using as a No. 2 option this week because of the matchup, so hopefully he can get going and play well down the stretch.
News: Niners RB Frank Gore, still limited some in practice this week by an ankle injury, had only 32 yards rushing on 15 carries Week 11 against the Rams. He also had 31 yards receiving on five catches.
Analysis: Gore hasn't rushed for 100 yards in a game all season. He's not even on pace for a 1,000-yard season after rushing for 1,695 in 2006. Still, at Arizona in Week 12, we'll reluctantly call him a No. 2 Fantasy RB, albeit one likely to disappoint as always.
News: The 49ers didn't include Frank Gore (ankle) among their inactives for Week 11, meaning he'll suit up and play against the Rams. The team had listed him as probable earlier in the week.
Analysis: Gore has disappointed so far this season, but he has a favorable matchup at home. We call him a No. 2 Fantasy RB for this week, so get him back in your lineup.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 11 vs. St. Louis. He went through a full practice Friday after limited reps the previous two days. Gore, who set a franchise record with 1,695 yards while rushing for at least 100 yards nine times last season, hasn't reached the century mark this year. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Sept. 16, when he ran for two scores to help the Niners beat the Rams 17-16 in Week 2. Back at home this week, Gore plays the Rams again, a team he has six touchdowns and two 100-yard games in five career contests.
Analysis: Gore has been a real disappointment this season, but does have a favorable matchup at home. If the Niners started to use Gore more often, Fantasy owners would be happy because he'd be able to post stronger numbers. Gore is a top-end No. 2 Fantasy RB in Week 11. He is still bothered by an ankle injury, but will play as long as he is not overwhelmed with pain.
News:Frank Gore, who set a franchise record with 1,695 yards while rushing for at least 100 yards nine times last season, hasn't reached the century mark yet this year. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Sept. 16, when he ran for two scores to help the Niners beat the Rams 17-16 in Week 2. Back at home this week, Gore plays the Rams again, a team he has six touchdowns and two 100-yard games in five career contests.
Analysis: Gore has been a real disappointment this season but does have a favorable matchup at home. If the Niners started to use Gore more often, Fantasy owners would be happy because he'd be able to post stronger numbers (part of the reason why he's not doing well this year is because he's losing touches to the passing offense). Gore is a top-end No. 2 Fantasy RB in Week 11. He is still bothered by an ankle injury, but will play as long as he is not overwhelmed with pain. Continue to track his progress this week. He went through limited practice reps Wednesday and Thursday.
News: In his return from a one-week hiatus to rest a sore ankle, 49ers RB Frank Gore managed only 79 total yards Week 10 at Seattle. He ran the ball 13 times for 72 yards and caught a pass for seven. He also went without a touchdown -- a trend that began in Week 3.
Analysis: Gore hasn't rushed for 100 yards in a game all season. He just now cracked the 500-yard barrier in the 49ers' ninth game, putting him not even on pace for a 1,000-yard season after rushing for 1,695 in 2006. Still, against the Rams in Week 11, we'll reluctantly call him a No. 2 Fantasy RB, albeit one likely to disappoint as always.
News: The 49ers didn't list RB Frank Gore among their inactives for Week 10 at Seattle, meaning his ankle injury won't hold him out for a second straight week.
Analysis: Gore has not had a good season. He injured his hand during the preseason and lately has had to deal with this bum ankle. To top it all off, he has just 435 yards and three touchdowns coming off a breakout 2006 season. He's better than his numbers have shown, but injuries continue to plague him. Think of him as a No. 2 Fantasy RB for Monday's game at Seattle.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 10 at Seattle. He has taken limited practice reps, but is optimistic about his chances of playing against the Seahawks on Monday. "I'll have an extra day to get treatment," Gore told the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat. "That'll help a whole lot."
Analysis: Gore missed his first game of the season Week 9 against the Falcons as his ankle was just too sore. He said leading up to that game he was going to play and then was forced to sit. It has not been a good season for Gore. He injured his hand during the preseason and now has been dealing with a bum ankle for a few weeks. To top it all off, he has just 435 yards and three touchdowns coming off a breakout 2006 season. He is better than his numbers have shown, but injuries continue to plague him. If healthy, consider him a No. 2 Fantasy RB against the Seahawks.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) went through limited practice reps Thursday as the team prepares for Week 10 at Seattle. Gore missed his first game of the season Week 9 against the Falcons as his ankle was just too sore.
Analysis: It has not been a good season for Gore. He injured his hand during the preseason and now has been dealing with a bum ankle for a few weeks. To top it all off, he has just 435 yards and three touchdowns coming off a breakout 2006 season. He is better than his numbers have shown, but injuries continue to plague him. If healthy, consider him a No. 2 Fantasy RB against the Seahawks.
News: The 49ers listed RB Frank Gore (ankle) as inactive for Week 9 at Atlanta. Maurice Hicks will start in his place.
Analysis: Get Gore out of your Fantasy lineups immediately. He should be on the injury report again for Week 10 at Seattle, but he'll have a better shot of starting -- considering that game isn't until Monday night. Hicks is a decent last-minute replacement option in Fantasy.
News: 49ers head coach Mike Nolan called RB Frank Gore a game time decision for Week 9 at Atlanta, according to NFL.com. He's landed on the injury report as questionable with an ankle injury -- the same ankle injury that had him listed as probable last week. While he did play Week 8 against the Saints, he ran for only 41 yards before aggravating the injury in the third quarter. "My plan is to be out there and to go out and try my hardest to help my teammates get a W," said Gore. "It’s tough because I have to do a lot of cutting, so I’ll do my best to work through it."
Analysis: Since scoring two touchdowns in Week 2, Gore has been held out of the end zone and seen his reps shrink compared to what we saw from him in 2006. He has yet to rush for 100 yards this season, has an ankle injury that's bothering him and is getting no support from the rest of the offense, which as a whole ranks 32nd in average yardage gained this season. Obviously, Fantasy owners will have to wait until Sunday to know whether or not to start Gore. The 49ers need him to get better, though, and playing last week just made his injury worse. If he can't play, Maurice Hicks and Michael Robinson would split carries in his absence, but neither makes for an advisable Fantasy fill-in.
News: What to do with Frank Gore? Since scoring two touchdowns in Week 2, Gore has been held out of the end zone and seen his reps shrink compared to what we saw from him in 2006. He has yet to rush for 100 yards this season, has an ankle injury that's bothering him and is getting no support from the rest of the offense, which as a whole ranks 32nd in average yardage gained this season.
Analysis: Expectations must be reeled in for Gore until we see that the Niners are willing to use him more often as part of the offense (we're talking close to 20 rushes and five catches per game). Think of him as a top-end No. 2 Fantasy RB for Week 9 action. Gore (ankle) went through limited practice reps Wednesday and Thursday, but the 49ers are hoping that a reduced workload during the week will help him be more fresh on Sundays. He is expected to play barring any setbacks.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore re-injured his ankle and had only 41 yards rushing in San Francisco's 31-10 loss to the Saints in Week 8. He aggravated the injury in the third quarter, sat the rest of that series, then returned for a series before finally sitting out the entire fourth quarter in a game that was basically already over.
Analysis: The 49ers play at Atlanta in Week 9, and Gore will surely miss some practice this week in preparation for that game. Keep an eye on his progress leading up to Sunday, but you should definitely prepare for the possibility of being without Gore.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore was not named among the inactives for San Francisco's Week 8 game vs. the Saints and will start.
Analysis: Consider Gore a solid Fantasy option for Week 8 against the Saints. New Orleans is allowing 100.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 12th in the league.
News: According to the San Jose Mercury News, the 49ers will make a final decision on whether to play RB Frank Gore (ankle) Week 8 against the Saints come Sunday morning. Gore, who is listed as probable on the injury report, went through limited practice reps for the second straight session Friday. He hasn't practiced much since injuring his right ankle Week 7 against the Giants. Head coach Mike Nolan hopes the limited work during the week will increase Gore's chances of facing the Saints. "We're just trying to take it easy with him by keeping it light during the week," Nolan said. "We'll see how it is on Sunday."
Analysis: Gore said he will continue to ice down his ankle and test it during pregame on Sunday. Gore, who has just 394 yards rushing after leading the NFC last year, said he expects to play Sunday. "I did all right (Friday)," Gore said. "I felt good." If active, consider Gore a solid Fantasy option for Week 8 against the Saints. New Orleans is allowing 100.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 12th in the league.
News: The 49ers have officially listed RB Frank Gore as probable for Week 8 against the Saints after an ankle injury limited him in practice this week. Gore's already said he expects to play this week. "It was all right, and it'll get better day by day," said Gore, who has just 394 yards rushing after leading the NFC last year. "We'll just wrap it up, and I'll try to go out there and play on it."
Analysis: Consider Gore a solid Fantasy option for Week 8 against the Saints. He should be fine to play. New Orleans is allowing 100.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 12th in the league.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore expects to play Sunday despite a sprained ankle. Gore was limited in practice for the second straight day Thursday, mostly confining his workouts to individual drills. "It was all right, and it'll get better day by day," said Gore, who has just 394 yards rushing after leading the NFC last year. "We'll just wrap it up, and I'll try to go out there and play on it."
Analysis: Consider Gore a solid Fantasy option for Week 8 against the Saints, but continue to monitor his status and hope he is healthy enough to go. New Orleans is allowing 100.7 rushing yards per game.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 8 vs. New Orleans. Gore injured his right ankle against the Giants in Week 7, but said earlier in the week he expects to play against the Saints. Head coach Mike Nolan reiterated those sentiments Wednesday.
Analysis: Don't be too worried about Gore not practicing Wednesday -- the 49ers don't seem to be concerned. Barring any setbacks, he is expected on the field Sunday and remains a must-start Fantasy option against a team that is allowing 100.7 rushing yards per game.
News: According to the San Francisco Chronicle, 49ers RB Frank Gore had someone roll up on his right ankle in the second quarter against the Giants but remained in the game after getting an additional tape job on the sideline. After the game, he was limping noticeably but pledged to play against New Orleans in Week 8. "I'm looking forward to playing," he said. "I'll take it day by day. I'll see Wednesday or Thursday."
Analysis: Expect Gore to be fine for the Saints, but continue to monitor his status. He would be considered a No. 1 RB against the New Orleans if he's 100 percent.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed 14 times for 88 yards in Week 7 at the N.Y. Giants. He also caught three passes for 23 yards. Gore left the game briefly in late in the second quarter after injuring his ankle. He played without any problems in the second half.
Analysis: Gore has failed to reach the century mark in a game all season and he hasn't had a touchdown since scoring twice in Week 2 at St. Louis. His offensive line has been poor this season along with shoddy quarterback play. He hasn't had 20 carries in a game since Week 2 with his team playing from behind most of the time. In Week 8 vs. the Saints, the team should be in better shape meaning there is reason to believe his numbers will improve. Consider him just a No. 2 Fantasy running back for the moment. We know that's not what you drafted him to be.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore left Week 7 at the N.Y. Giants with an apparent ankle injury. He was taken to the locker room just before the end of the first half and returned to the game with 10 seconds left in the second quarter with a taped up ankle. He made a catch and appeared to be OK.
Analysis: Gore twisted his ankle awkwardly while being tackled and he limped off the field. The good news is that he's back and appears to be ready to play in the second half.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore left Week 7 at the N.Y. Giants with an apparent ankle injury. He was taken to the locker room just before the end of the first half. His return is questionable.
Analysis: Gore twisted his ankle awkwardly while being tackled and he limped off the field. He was tended to on the sideline and tried to walk it off before being taken to the locker room.
News: Frank Gore and the 49ers play at the Giants in Week 7. The Niners' stud running back will go up against the 11th-ranked run defense, one that has allowed one rushing touchdown in its last 15 quarters, a freakish 67-yard scamper by Jerious Norwood last week. Gore has only reached the 80-yard rushing mark once in five games this season and has gone without a touchdown over his last three games. With Alex Smith out, the Giants will stack the box and force Trent Dilfer to try and beat them, which doesn't bode well for Gore.
Analysis: We think Gore will produce like a No. 2 Fantasy RB in Week 7 and would recommend rushers like Reggie Bush, Maurice Jones-Drew, Brandon Jacobs and Thomas Jones ahead of him. If you own him, trading him might help things out, but Gore and the Niners have a nice schedule in their next five games, so he could perk up.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore had only 52 yards on 16 carries and three catches for 23 yards in San Francisco's 9-7 loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: Gore has only reached the 80-yard rushing mark once in five games this season and has gone without a touchdown in three games now. With Alex Smith out, teams will stack the box and force Trent Dilfer to try and beat them, which doesn't bode well for Gore. Hopefully Smith will be back soon after San Fran's bye week in Week 6, possibly for their Week 7 contest at the Giants, who have an decent run defense.
News: Last year, when Frank Gore set the 49ers franchise record for rushing with 1,695 yards, he had nine games over 100 yards rushing. This year, Gore has none, with only three touchdowns. And with Trent Dilfer replacing an injured Alex Smith at quarterback, expect teams to load up against Gore to make sure he doesn't get going.
Analysis: The Ravens certainly will attempt to stop Gore, and Baltimore has been successful against the run. The Ravens are No. 4 in run defense at 71 yards per game with one touchdown allowed. While most Fantasy owners can't afford to sit Gore, if you have a better option -- guys like Sammy Morris, DeShaun Foster or Ron Dayne -- you might want to consider using them this week.
News: San Francisco has been limited to fewer than 200 yards in three of four games, including last Sunday with 184 yards -- 79 on Frank Gore's 16 carries. Gore established a franchise record and was the NFL's third-leading rusher with 1,695 yards last year, but hasn't had a 100-yard game this season after having nine in 2006. Ending that drought against Baltimore won't be easy. The Ravens have the league's fourth-best run defense, giving up 71.0 yards a game, and have not allowed a 100-yard rusher in seven games since surrendering 120 to Kansas City's Larry Johnson on Dec. 10.
Analysis: Consider when Gore played at Pittsburgh a couple of weeks back -- he finished with 39 yards on 14 carries and added two catches for 12 yards. Sadly, that's the kind of performance you're looking at Gore potentially having against a Ravens team that will stock up against the run, especially with Trent Dilfer in at quarterback. Sitting Gore isn't much of an option, but expect less-than-expected stats from him in Week 5.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore ran for 79 yards on 16 carries and caught three passes for 42 yards in a 23-3 loss to the Seahawks in Week 4.
Analysis: Gore fumbled twice on his first four carries Sunday, losing one. He recovered nicely, averaging 4.9 carries for the day in an offense that struggled mightily with the passing game. Gore and the 49ers host Baltimore in Week 5, and if Trent Dilfer gets the start, the Ravens will surely focus on stopping Gore.
News: In two games vs. Seattle last year, Frank Gore rushed for 356 yards, including a career-high and Niners-record 212 yards in a November contest. Gore added a receiving touchdown in those two contests. He'll face the Seahawks again this week at home. Seattle held Rudi Johnson to nine rush yards for most of last week's game and have allowed an average of 102.0 rush yards per game with two rushing TDs allowed.
Analysis: Expect a strong game from Gore, who thrashed Seattle last year and should put up another excellent effort here. Unlike last week when Gore was expected to struggle against the Steelers in Pittsburgh, count on him to do well. Start him in all leagues this week.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore had 14 carries for 39 yards and added two catches for 12 yards at Pittsburgh in Week 3. This is the fifth time Gore has gone up against a known tough run defense, and the fourth time he's been completely shut down. Gore ran for 1,695 yards last season but has yet to have a 100-yard game this season. He missed one day of practice this week to attend his mother's funeral, and the game didn't help lift his spirits. "I'm frustrated," Gore said. "Every week I know they will come out to stop me, but I just have to give that extra effort. I tried, but they played good defense. We just got to get better as an offense right now. We're struggling."
Analysis: Gore, who missed most of the preseason with a broken right hand, had precautionary X-rays on his hand that were negative. He should do better when he and the Niners play at home vs. Seattle in Week 4. Start him in all leagues for that game.
News: The last 100-yard rushing game against Pittsburgh was Edgerrin James' 124-yard effort for Indianapolis in a Monday night game on Nov. 28, 2005, or 27 games ago counting the playoffs. The regular-season streak is 23 games. Dating from Rudi Johnson's 123-yard game for Cincinnati in the Steelers' 28-17 victory in Week 4 of the 2004 season, Pittsburgh has allowed only one 100-yard runner in 52 games -- or the equivalent of more than three NFL regular seasons. Now the Steelers get San Francisco's Frank Gore, the NFL's No. 3 rusher a season ago with 1,695 yards.
Analysis: Gore had nine 100-yard games last season, six in the 49ers' final eight games. He had 130 yards or more in each of his last six 100-yard games and had 150 or more three times. This season, Gore has 136 yards in two games as the 49ers have managed little offense in beating the Cardinals (20-17) and Rams (17-16). Moreover, if you take away a 53-yard breakaway run late against the Bears last season, Gore had just two rushes for 20 or more yards against the Bears, Chargers, Eagles and Vikings run defenses combined. The 5-foot-9, 223-pound Gore missed practice Wednesday to attend his mother's funeral but, despite the sadness in his personal life, the Steelers expect to see a motivated RB Sunday. Expect to see No. 2 Fantasy RB production from Gore this week.
News: Running back Frank Gore didn't return from his mother's funeral in Miami in time for the San Francisco 49ers' practice Wednesday. Coach Mike Nolan expects the Pro Bowl starter to be back in practice Thursday with the 49ers, who face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Nolan said Gore planned to watch film on the Steelers while he was back home.
Analysis: Gore, who set a franchise record with 1,695 yards rushing last season, has just 136 in the 49ers' first two games but has scored three of the 49ers' four touchdowns. Facing the Steelers in Pittsburgh is never an easy task, especially for a running back. Consider Gore to produce like a No. 2 Fantasy RB this week.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore, who missed practice Thursday after the death of his mother, had 20 carries for 81 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against the Rams. He also had two catches for 4 yards. Gore also was walking gingerly on the sidelines near the end of the game with what appeared to be an injured knee.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Gore's status for Week 3 against Pittsburgh, but it was good to see him get in the end zone. He should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy RB against the Steelers' stout run defense.
News: Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore missed the San Francisco 49ers' practice Thursday after the death of his mother. Gore's mother, Liz, died Wednesday afternoon, and he briefly visited the 49ers' training complex Thursday before leaving to be with relatives in California. He still intends to play in San Francisco's game at St. Louis on Sunday, but probably will head home to Miami afterward. "I think that Frank feels that his mother would want him to do his job," 49ers coach Mike Nolan said. "Frank knows that. I think that's where he'll put his attention when it comes to Sunday's game. I'm sure it's hard for him to get focused with what happened."
Analysis: Gore was extremely close to his mother, who raised three children on her own despite chronic kidney disease. She went on dialysis when Gore was in the 11th grade, waiting several years for a kidney transplant. Gore didn't play like a first-round Fantasy draft pick in a Week 1 win over Arizona, but will get a chance to redeem himself in Week 2 against a team he has dominated over his short career -- the Rams. Gore has scored four touchdowns in his last three against the Rams. He remains a must-start in all leagues.
News: When Frank Gore faces the Rams, Fantasy owners can expect good things. Gore has scored four touchdowns in his last three against the Rams. That includes a 2005 game he didn't start where he got 10 carries for 68 yards. As a starter, Gore has averaged 130.5 yards per game with a touchdown against the Rams. He faces the Rams in St. Louis in Week 2.
Analysis: Gore didn't play like a first-round Fantasy draft pick in the 49ers' Week 1 win over Arizona, but will get a chance to redeem himself in Week 2 against a team he has dominated over his short career, the Rams. He remains a must-start in all leagues.
News: Frank Gore carried the ball 18 times for 55 yards and a touchdown in Monday's Week 1 win against the Cardinals. He also had one reception for 21 yards.
Analysis: Gore will look to rebound in a matchup against RB Steven Jackson and the Rams in Week 2. Needless to say, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues despite a below-average performance by his standards in the opener.
News:The Sports Xchange reports 49ers RB Frank Gore has fresh legs after sitting out the entire exhibition season. Gore sustained a broken right hand in the team's second practice of the summer. Gore is expected to wear a pad on his right hand Week 1 against the Cardinals, and there is no telling whether it will affect his ability to hang onto the ball and catch passes.
Analysis: We all had the fear that Gore might not be 100 percent come the opener, and it seems those fears have been realized. Monday night will be a good barometer on whether we can count on Gore early on. The Cardinals have a decent run defense, but Gore holding onto the ball will be his biggest obstacle. Gore should still be started in all Fantasy formats, just don't be surprised if he is a little rusty.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore has four rushing touchdowns in his past two vs. the Cardinals. Gore is looking forward to making his debut after missing the preseason with a broken hand.
Analysis: Gore should be fine to start the season and is a No. 1 RB in all formats. Look for a big week for Gore this week against the Cardinals.
News: NFC rushing champion Frank Gore didn't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Chargers despite lobbying coach Mike Nolan for a few snaps. Gore's broken hand is pretty much healed, but Nolan preferred to treat him the same way the Chargers treat LaDainian Tomlinson in the exhibition season.
Analysis: Gore carried the ball 312 times last season and caught a team-leading 61 passes for 485 yards. He's the engine driving the 49ers' offense - but he also has a lengthy injury history, including reconstructive surgery on both knees and both shoulders. Gore might wear a protective guard on his hand this season, but isn't sure whether such a precaution would affect his ability. It appears Gore will be fine for the start of the season and should still be considered a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Frank Gore would prefer not to wait two more weeks to get into uniform with the rest of the San Francisco 49ers. Yet coach Mike Nolan probably won't listen to his Pro Bowl RB's pleas for a little playing time in Thursday's exhibition finale at San Diego. Gore, who led the NFC with 1,695 yards rushing last season, hasn't suited up since breaking his right hand on the second day of training camp. With his hand almost completely healed, he has participated in certain drills during practice in the last two weeks. "I want to be out there for my team," Gore said Monday. "I miss being out there with the guys. But he's the coach, so I'll go with his decision. I feel really good, and I'm just working hard right now."
Analysis: Gore carried the ball 312 times last season and caught a team-leading 61 passes for 485 yards. He's the engine driving the 49ers' offense - but he also has a lengthy injury history, including reconstructive surgery on both knees and both shoulders. Gore might wear a protective guard on his hand this season, but isn't sure whether such a precaution would affect his ability. He hasn't tried it yet in practice, where he mostly sticks to individual drills. "The more I practice, the more I pay attention to film of the defense I'll be playing against, I should be ready," Gore said. "Once I get those first few carries out there, I'll be OK." It appears Gore will be fine for the start of the season and should still be considered a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: According to the San Francisco Chronicle, although he has had no setbacks with his broken hand, 49ers RB Frank Gore will not play in the team's last exhibition game in San Diego, contrary to what coach Mike Nolan said earlier. "I think Frank, with 300 carries last year, knows where the holes are," Nolan said.
Analysis: This is just a precautionary move, but it's still worth noting that he will not see any live action until the season starts. Still, consider Gore a No. 1 Fantasy RB and a first-round pick in the majority of leagues this season.
News: RB Frank Gore returned to practice in a limited role with a broken right hand. He might not see any action during the exhibition season, though, as the club wants him to be completely healed and healthy for the regular-season opener, reports The Sports Xchange.
Analysis: The Niners are looking to lighten Gore's load anyway and will get a better look at Maurice Hicks, Michael Robinson and rookie Thomas Clayton in camp with Gore out. On the plus side, his legs are still healthy, which is more important anyway. He remains a top-five Fantasy RB.
News: Frank Gore's fingernails are bitten down to their nubs, and he constantly fidgets with the cast that covers his right hand from the forearm to the knuckles. The San Francisco 49ers' Pro Bowl running back's broken hand should be perfectly healed in time to begin defense of his NFC rushing title. That doesn't make training camp any easier for a player who's already had more than his share of injuries in his football life. "I just feel awkward with this on my hand," Gore said Wednesday, grimacing as he stood in front of his locker after missing another practice. "I'm still working, but it's different without practice. I'll be all right. I'm a football player, so I'll be cool."
Analysis: Gore has been out of regular action since his hand got caught in a teammate's pads during a blocking drill on the second day of training camp. Though he participates in conditioning drills and even takes handoffs on some occasions, the 49ers are keeping him away from contact. San Francisco coach Mike Nolan doesn't expect his franchise running back to play in the preseason until the final game in San Diego on Aug. 30, if at all. Though Gore is enthusiastic about his conditioning exercises, he's obviously uncomfortable being on the sideline while his teammates prepare for a much-anticipated season. As long as he stays in shape, Gore should be fine with his hand improving. It appears safe to keep Gore at the top of your draft board.
News: According to the San Francisco Chronicle, 49ers RB Frank Gore had his broken right hand placed in a cast Monday. He took some handoffs in the afternoon's no-pads practice and probably will be more involved in Tuesday morning's session, although he will not be subjected to contact. Gore probably will play in the last exhibition game at San Diego on Aug. 30.
Analysis: This is a good sign for Fantasy owners who are hoping Gore will be a No. 1 option. As long as he stays in shape, Gore should be fine with his hand improving. It appears safe to keep Gore at the top of your draft board.
News: The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the broken right hand Frank Gore suffered early on in training camp will sideline him for at least three preseason games, according to coach Mike Nolan. "I'd like to see him at least in the last week," Nolan said. "I don't want to downgrade the importance of the preseason. It's important. It's to get your timing down. You have to get the feel of things."
Analysis: The paper added that Gore was still working out despite the injury, running on an incline and doing light work in non-contact drills. The Niners are looking to lighten Gore's load anyway and will get a better look at Maurice Hicks, Michael Robinson and rookie Thomas Clayton in camp with Gore out. The only way Gore's Fantasy appeal drops is if he misses the entire preseason and is a little rusty, and even then he'd still be a first-round pick, but closer to sixth or seventh overall. On the plus side, his legs are still healthy, which is more important anyway.
News: Frank Gore, the San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl running back, broke a bone in his right hand Monday during the first padded practice of training camp and might not play in the preseason. Gore was injured during a non-contact ball-handling drill, and coach Mike Nolan said he would not practice with the team for the remainder of the week. Gore will be re-evaluated next Monday, and Nolan expects him to return to practice then with a cast on his hand. "He'll be ready for the latter part of preseason, but his participating in the preseason, we'll wait and see on that," Nolan said.
Analysis: Gore set a franchise single-season record last season while leading the NFC with 1,695 yards rushing. The Niners are looking to lighten Gore's load anyway and will get a better look at Maurice Hicks, Michael Robinson and rookie Thomas Clayton in camp with Gore out. The only way Gore's Fantasy appeal drops is if he misses the entire preseason and is a little rusty, and even then he'd still be a first-round pick, but closer to sixth or seventh overall. On the plus side, his legs are still healthy and he will still be able to run in practice with the broken hand.
News: Frank Gore has some big goals to go along with his big new contract with the 49ers. The Pro Bowl running back hopes to improve on his breakout campaign last season and top 2,000 yards in 2007. Gore finished 2006 as the NFC's leading rusher with a franchise-record 1,695 yards. Now he's looking at an even bigger goal, possibly even surpassing Eric Dickerson's NFL record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. "That's my goal," Gore said Tuesday. "I always want to do better than what I did last year. I know that's a big number. I'm going to try to get it. I will work hard this offseason. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, it doesn't."
Analysis: Gore was the heart of the 49ers' offense last season, setting franchise records for yards rushing; for his 2,180 total yards from scrimmage; and for single-game rushing with his 212-yard performance against Seattle. Gore is trying to lose about five pounds this offseason, dropping to about 210 after talking to San Diego star LaDainian Tomlinson at the Pro Bowl. Tomlinson told Gore that losing a few pounds helped him stay fresher late in the season. Gore hopes it will help him improve his speed and allow him to finish more of his long runs in the end zone instead of close to the goal line. Gore will wind up being a top-five pick in most Fantasy drafts in 2007 behind the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry Johnson, Steven Jackson and Shaun Alexander. Because he's so versatile and able to carry a full workload, he'll be a workhorse for the Niners and therefore be of value to Fantasy owners.
News: Multiple sources report that 49ers RB Frank Gore has signed an extension to stay with the 49ers. Gore went from second-year backup to starting mega-back last season, rushing 312 times for 1,695 yards (a whopping 5.4 yards per carry average) with eight rushing TDs. Gore added 485 receiving yards on 61 receptions (a team high) with an additional touchdown. He had a case of fumbilitis at the start of the season, losing four fumbles in his first four games, but settled down and became the every-down back for the Niners. Gore had eight 100-yard rush games and one 200-yard rush game, not totaling 100 yards in only six contests.
Analysis: Gore will wind up being a top-five pick in most Fantasy drafts in 2007 behind the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry Johnson, Steven Jackson and Shaun Alexander. Because he's so versatile and able to carry a full workload, he'll be a workhorse for the Niners and therefore be of value to Fantasy owners.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore went from second-year backup to starting mega-back, rushing 312 times for 1,695 yards (a whopping 5.4 yards per carry average) with eight rushing TDs. Gore added 485 receiving yards on 61 receptions (a team high) with an additional touchdown. He had a case of fumbilitis at the start of the season, losing four fumbles in his first four games, but settled down and became the every-down back for the Niners. Gore had eight 100-yard rush games and one 200-yard rush game, not totaling 100 yards in only six contests.
Analysis: Gore will wind up being a top-five pick in most Fantasy drafts in 2007 behind the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry Johnson, Steven Jackson and Shaun Alexander. Because he's so versatile and able to carry a full workload, he'll be a workhorse for the Niners and therefore be of value to Fantasy owners.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore will get a second chance to learn under offensive coordinator Norv Turner in 2007, who was a candidate for the Dallas Cowboys coaching job but was not picked for it. The former Washington and Oakland coach was beaten out by Wade Phillips -- and Gore will welcome him back to Santa Clara for another year. "I'm happy, real happy, especially with the young team we have," Gore said. "All that progress we made toward the end of the year, that's just going to continue. We can just keep playing off of it. We can keep growing, working hard in the offseason, and next year is going to be crazy, just crazy."
Analysis: In his first full season as a starter, 49ers RB Frank Gore had an NFC-leading 1,695 yards rushing, the third most in the league behind San Diego's LaDainian Tomlinson (1,815) and Kansas City's Larry Johnson (1,789). The team's leading receiver with 61 catches for 485 yards, Gore also eclipsed Garrison Hearst's team record for combined rushing and receiving yardage with 2,180 to Hearst's 2,105. Consider Gore a top-five Fantasy draft pick in 2007 after a breakout year on 2006.
News: In his first full season as a starter, 49ers RB Frank Gore had an NFC-leading 1,695 yards rushing, the third most in the league behind San Diego's LaDainian Tomlinson (1,815) and Kansas City's Larry Johnson (1,789). Gore set a team record for yards rushing in a season, overtaking Garrison Hearst's 1,570 yards achieved in 1998. The team's leading receiver with 61 catches for 485 yards, Gore also eclipsed Hearst's team record for combined rushing and receiving yardage with 2,180 to Hearst's 2,105. So what can Gore possibly do to top that in his third NFL season? "I'm going for 2,200 (yards) next year," Gore said. "That's the record, isn't it? Yeah, I'll get that."
Analysis: Consider Gore a first-round Fantasy draft pick in 2007 after a breakout year on 2006.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed 31 times for 153 yards in Week 17 at Denver. He added two catches for 32 yards.
Analysis: After a breakout season in 2006, Gore will be a top-5 draft pick in 2007.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore needs 29 rushing yards to break the franchise mark of 1,570 set by Garrison Hearst in 1991. Denver ranks 11th in the NFL against the run.
Analysis: Consider Gore a No. 1 RB for Week 17 against the Broncos and a first-round Fantasy draft pick in 2007.
News: Frank Gore carried 11 times for just 51 yards in Week 16 against the Cardinals, but he was able to rack up a pair of touchdowns on the ground. He also had six receptions for 35 yards.
Analysis: Gore has exploded onto the scene this season and has gone for a late-round pick on Draft Day in 2006 to a first- or second-round selection for 2007. He'll cap off his sensational season in Week 17 at Denver.
News: Frank Gore carried 29 times for 144 rushing yards in Week 15 at Seattle. He also had four receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Gore rolled up 356 rushing yards in two games against the Seahawks this season. He also added to his franchise record with his eighth 100-yard rushing performance. He should have similar success in Week 16 against Arizona, a team which he torched for 170 total yards and two touchdowns in a Week 1 loss.
News: With 130 rushing yards against the Packers, 49ers RB Frank Gore has 1,347 yards with three games to go. The total puts him third on the 49ers' single-season list behind Garrison Hearst (1,570 in 1998) and Roger Craig (1,502 in 1988). Gore also set a franchise record by recording his seventh 100-yard game of the season. Hearst and Craig each had six 100-yarders in their most productive seasons. Gore has 14 runs of 20 yards or more this season to lead the NFL in that category.
Analysis: Consider Gore a No. 1 RB for Week 15 against Seattle.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown along with three catches for 38 yards and a fumble vs. Green Bay in Week 14.
Analysis: Nice to see Gore do well again. He should continue to churn for yardage at Seattle in Week 15.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed 13 times for 40 yards in Week 13 at New Orleans. He also caught five passes for 28 yards.
Analysis: Gore had a slow game by his standards this season, but that just goes to show how useful he has become in Fantasy leagues. He'll look to have a better game in Week 14 vs. a poor Green Bay defense. Consider him a No. 1 RB in most leagues for that matchup.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (shin) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Week 13 at New Orleans.
Analysis: Gore rolled his right ankle in the fourth quarter of San Francisco's 20-17 loss in St. Louis, but coach Mike Nolan described the injury as a bruise. Take is as a good sign that Gore has already been upgraded to probable. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB for the Sunday's game against the Saints and for much of the rest of the season.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (shin) is listed as questionable for Week 13 at New Orleans.
Analysis: Gore rolled his right ankle in the fourth quarter of San Francisco's 20-17 loss in St. Louis, but coach Mike Nolan described the injury as a bruise. Expect Gore to play and do well at New Orleans in Week 13. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB for the game and for much of the rest of the season.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rolled his right ankle in the fourth quarter of San Francisco's 20-17 loss in St. Louis, but coach Mike Nolan described the injury as a bruise. He was taken for X-rays after the game and again before the 49ers left town. He had 21 carries for 134 yards and one touchdown (12-yard run) with 31 yards receiving in the game.
Analysis: Expect Gore to play and do well at New Orleans in Week 13. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB for the game and for much of the rest of the season.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore had 21 carries for 134 yards and one touchdown (12-yard run) in a Week 12 loss to the Rams. He also had four receptions for 31 yards.
Analysis: Gore is having a great season and Fantasy owners are reaping the benefits. Consider him a solid No. 1 Fantasy RB for Week 13 against the Saints.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore set a team record with 212 rushing yards on 24 carries against Seattle. Gore also added four catches for 26 yards and lost a fumble.
Analysis: It was a monster game for Gore and consider him a low-end No. 1 option for Week 12 against the Rams.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (concussion) was upgraded to probable for Week 11 vs. Seattle and is expected to play.
Analysis: Consider Gore a No. 2 Fantasy RB for Week 11 play. Seattle's run defense is pretty good, but Gore is the Niners' best offensive weapon and a lock to get close to 20 touches per game.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports that 49ers RB Frank Gore (concussion) did some individual drills and some team drills again on Thursday but remains questionable. Gore could take part in a complete workout on Friday in preparation for Week 11 vs. Seattle.
Analysis: If he practices in full Friday, expect him to play on Sunday. If not, then owners should monitor his status this weekend and Sunday afternoon before finalizing rosters for Week 11. If he plays, he's good enough to use as a No. 2 Fantasy RB in any league.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (concussion) is listed as questionable for Week 11 vs. Seattle. He did not practice on Wednesday.
Analysis: Expect Gore to play vs. Seattle in Week 11. It will be a tough game for him, but because he touches the ball so much and piles on the yardage, he's hard to sit. Use him as a strong No. 2 Fantasy RB in the coming week.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports Tuesday that 49ers coach Mike Nolan believes RB Frank Gore (concussion) will be OK to play vs. Seattle in Week 11. "He said he felt a little lightheaded, but I think he'll be fine," Nolan said Monday.
Analysis: Expect Gore to play vs. Seattle in Week 11. It will be a tough game for him, but because he touches the ball so much and piles on the yardage, he's hard to sit. Use him as a strong No. 2 Fantasy RB in the coming week.
News: The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports Frank Gore (concussion) suffered a mild concussion in the Week 10 win at Detroit, but his injury is not considered serious.
Analysis: Gore had 159 rushing yards and a touchdown in the win. The team is hopeful he will be able to play in Week 11 against Seattle. Keep an eye on the official NFL injury report on Wednesday and Thursday to see how he is listed before making any final decisions for your lineup.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore had 22 carries for 159 yards and a touchdown at Detroit in Week 10. He added 14 yards on two catches. He had 142 of those rush yards in the first half and scored on a 61-yard rumble, but left with a concussion in the second half. "He got his bell rung," Nolan said. "It's a mild concussion."
Analysis: It was Gore's first TD since Week 2. Monitor his status throughout the week, but consider him a solid No. 2 RB vs. Seattle in Week 11.
News: With six minutes left in the first half, 49ers RB Frank Gore has rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown, setting a franchise record for most rushing yards in one half.
Analysis: Gore's doing great in an easy matchup. Consider him a starting Fantasy RB in all leagues.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed for 41 yards on 19 carries in a 9-3 win over the Vikings in Week 9. He also had five receptions for 36 yards. Gore led the 49ers in both rushing and receiving yards in Week 9.
Analysis: Gore had a slow week against the Vikings in Week 9, but he should be able to bounce back in Week 10 against the Lions. Consider Gore a solid No. Fantasy RB for Week 10.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore has signed with agent Drew Rosenhaus, who already had a nice stable of former University of Miami (Fla.) runners as clients. Rosenhaus represents Clinton Portis, Edgerrin James and Willis McGahee. Gore fired agent David Dunn, who is facing a reported two-year suspension from the NFL Players Association. "I'm very happy to be representing Frank," Rosenhaus said. "I'm expecting to get a contract extension for him in the near future." Gore is in the second year of his initial three-year contract. The 49ers have expressed the desire to wait until Gore makes it healthy through an entire season before pursuing an extension. "He wanted to assure me that he didn't do it because he wanted to make any point to the organization or anyone else that he was unhappy," 49ers coach Mike Nolan said.
Analysis: Gore ranks fifth in the NFL in rushing with 631 yards, already surpassing his team-leading total of 608 from last season. He has been one of the most surprising Fantasy players this season and is among the best RBs on the market. The 49ers play the Vikings on Sunday and Gore will have a tough task ahead. The Vikings have the second-best rush defense in the league, but then again, Gore is coming off a 12 carry, 111-yard performance against the Bears, who have the fifth best rush defense in the league. Consider Gore a low-end No. 2 Fantasy RB for Week 10, just to be on the safe side.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore had his third 100-yard rushing game of the season against Chicago despite having only 12 carries against the league's No. 2-ranked defense. He broke loose for a 53-yard run in the fourth quarter to set up the 49ers' first score, a Joe Nedney field goal, and finished with 111 yards. Because the 49ers were so far behind early, they were not able to use their running game much. That was a frustrating development for an offensive line that was intact for the first time since the season opener with the return from injury of left tackle Jonas Jennings and left guard Larry Allen.
Analysis: Gore is having a good season thus far and should be considered a solid No. 2 RB in Week 9 against Minnesota.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed 12 times for 111 yards (with a long of 53 yards) and added 9 yards receiving at Chicago in Week 8. The Bears built a huge lead and left the Niners with limited playcalling possibilities, hence Gore's lack of touches.
Analysis: Gore remains a solid Fantasy RB, and should start in all leagues vs. Minnesota in Week 9.
News: The 49ers are expected to start their opening-week offensive line for the first time since, well, the opening week. Left guard Larry Allen and left tackle Jonas Jennings are slated to be in the starting lineup Sunday when the 49ers, a 16-point underdog, take on the unbeaten Bears at Soldier Field. Allen practiced with the club during the bye week and is expected to get back into the starting line after sustaining a medial collateral sprain of his left knee on the sixth play of the season. He has not played since the Sept. 10 opener at Arizona. Also, Jennings, who has missed all or parts of four games this season, is expected to return to the playing field. Jennings missed action with a right ankle sprain. He also sat out most of two full games with a wrist sprain and an injured little finger on his left hand. The addition of Allen and Jennings should only improve the 49ers' ground game. The team is averaging 4.5 yards a carry, led by leading rusher Frank Gore.
Analysis: Gore has been a surprise RB this year and a nice No. 2 option every week. But in Week 8, despite the improved offensive line, the 49ers face the Chicago Bears. It's hard to bench Gore, but don't expect a great stat line.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed 10 times for 55 yards and caught five passes for 35 yards in Week 6 vs. San Diego.
Analysis: Gore and the 49ers had to abandon the run as they'd fallen behind early in this game. Continue to consider Gore a nice No. 2 RB in any format, but he'll be on a bye in Week 7.
News: If it weren't for those four troublesome fumbles, running back Frank Gore would be the 49ers' most valuable player through the first five games of the season. He might still be the team's best player, even with those four turnovers. Certainly, Gore is the team's most important player. The 49ers enter their game Sunday against the Chargers as heavy underdogs. Really, their only chance at winning is if Gore continues to run the ball effectively, which would help the 49ers control the clock and take the pressure off quarterback Alex Smith. Gore enters the weekend tied with the Rams' Steven Jackson for the NFL lead with 465 rushing yards. Gore has a 4.6-yard average. He has also caught 19 passes for 167 yards.
Analysis: Gore has been a pleasant Fantasy surprise in 2006. He has rushed his way into the hearts of Fantasy owners across the country. The 49ers have a tough challenge in Week 6 against the Chargers. Consider Gore at worst a No. 2 RB.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore had one of the best rushing games of his young career Sunday pummeling the Raiders defense for 134 yards on the ground. He added 38 yards receiving, but did not have a touchdown in the game. The 49ers won 34-20.
Analysis: Gore has been a pleasant Fantasy surprise in 2006. He has rushed his way into the hearts of Fantasy owners across the country. The 49ers have a tough challenge in Week 6 against the Chargers. Consider Gore at worst a No. 2 RB.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore is second in the NFL with 460 yards from scrimmage -- 331 rushing and 129 receiving -- in the Niners' first four games. He has been speedy, durable and hard to tackle. Unfortunately, Gore also has fumbled four times -- once in each of the first four games for the 49ers, with two of his fumbles occurring at their opponents' goal lines. After 11 seasons as a defensive coordinator for four teams, Niners coach Mike Nolan knows exactly what will be going on in San Francisco's opponents' strategy meetings for the rest of the year. "The other defenses will say, 'Look, here's a guy, he's done it four weeks in a row,"' Nolan said. "The guys are pulling on the ball. (In Kansas City last week), the other team was grabbing the ball. 'Just making sure, Frank. Do you have a good hold on this one? Because I'm pulling it.'"
Analysis: Gore has lost the goal-line job to Michael Robinson already but still has potential to score from anywhere on the field and has the versatility and production you'd want out of a Fantasy RB. Owners must consider him a solid No. 2 Fantasy option; he's expected to have a great day vs. Oakland in Week 5.
News: The San Jose Mercury News reports that Frank Gore's fumbling problem resurfaced Sunday at Kansas City and now he believes it has affected his head. "I was thinking about it too much. I was nervous," he said. "I just have to play football." He has lost the ball four times in four games now. Head coach Mike Nolan noted that the turnovers are a problem, but he gave Gore a vote of confidence. "Frank is our back," he said.
Analysis: Gore was listed on the injury report all week with an injury to his ribs and it looked like it played a role Sunday. When healthy, he is a good No. 2 RB and should be considered that when the 49ers play host to the Raiders in Week 5.
News: RB Frank Gore rushed for 65 yards on 14 carries in Week 4, but the 49ers lost horribly to the Chiefs 41-0. Gore also had two catches for 14 yards.
Analysis: Gore was listed on the injury report all week with an injury to his ribs and it looked like it played a role Sunday. When healthy, he is a good No. 2 RB and should be considered that when the 49ers play host to the Raiders in Week 5.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ribs) was not among the 49ers inactives for Week 4 at Kansas City and is expected to start.
Analysis: Gore is a good No. 2 or No. 3 RB for Week 4. Get him active.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ribs) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Week 4 at Kansas City.
Analysis: Gore has practiced with the team all week, so consider Gore good to go. He is a good No. 2 or No. 3 RB for Week 4. The 49ers play the Chiefs.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ribs) is expected to play Sunday against the Chiefs despite being listed as questionable on the injury report.
Analysis: Gore has practiced with the team on Wednesday and Thursday, so unless something drastic happens in practice Friday, consider Gore good to go. He is a good No. 2 or No. 3 RB for Week 4. The 49ers play the Chiefs.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore (ribs) is questionable for Week 4 at Kansas City.
Analysis: The 49ers can ill-afford to be without Gore. He is listed as questionable but he did practice with the team on Wednesday, so there is the first good sign he should be ready by Sunday. If healthy, he is a good No. 2 or No. 3 RB for Week 4. The 49ers play the Chiefs.
News: The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat reports Frank Gore, who left with a injury to his ribs, is expected to play in Week 4 at Kansas City. In addition, the San Jose Mercury News reports that 49ers coach Mike Nolan is considering giving goal line carries to rookie RB Michael Robinson instead of Gore, who has fumbled the ball away at the goal line in each of the team's last two games and has three fumbles on the season. "In the field of play, Frank is a very secure ball carrier -- at least he has been," Nolan said. "Down on the goal line both times, he was hit and turned around and they punched the ball out. That's correctable, but it also lends its way to giving another back an opportunity on the goal line and in short yardage to carry that ball. ... When you've got to get the tough yard, Michael Robinson is a bigger back. He could take some of the hits off Frank."
Analysis: Losing goal-line reps will definitely impact Gore's Fantasy value, but he is still a worthy No. 2 option since he's starting and the Niners are good at running the football. If you own Gore, make moves to get Michael Robinson, too. As for his health status, Gore will be listed as questionable. Use him as a No. 2 or 3 choice, albeit a risky one, facing the Chiefs rested defense in Kansas City in Week 4.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore had a rough game against the Eagles. He had 16 carries for 52 yards and lost a fumble on the goal-line. He then left the game in the third quarter with an abdominal strain and didn't return. He also had six catches for 22 yards.
Analysis: Gore has been a monster so far this season but struggled against the Eagles before leaving the game. Keep an eye on his injury throughout the week before putting him in the lineup for Week 4 against Kansas City.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore will play vs. the Eagles at home in Week 3. The Eagles are ranked 10th in the NFL in run defense, holding Tiki Barber to 51 rush yards (108 total yards) last week and the entire Texans RB corps to 70 rush yards in Week 1. The Eagles have yet to allow a rush TD, but Gore is fourth in the NFL in rush yards with 214 and has three rush TDs in two games. On the down side, he also has two fumbles but has been working on limiting those.
Analysis: Gore will be put to the test in Week 3 but should still be considered a good No. 2 Fantasy RB, especially for owners who are losing a RB to the bye. Start him if you own him despite the success of Philadelphia's run defense.
News: Frank Gore had 29 carries for 127 yards (both career highs) in Week 2 vs. St. Louis. He also scored on a 32-yard scamper in the third quarter.
Analysis: Gore had the best day of his brief NFL career on Sunday and is off to a terrific start this season. He's one of the hottest backs in the league early on and is serving as a luxurious No. 2 RB for many Fantasy owners. He's producing like a No. 1.
News: The San Francisco 49ers upgraded injured left tackle Jonas Jennings from doubtful to questionable Friday, raising hopes he could play in the club's home opener. Coach Mike Nolan will make a game-time decision on Jennings, who has a sprained ankle, before Sunday's meeting with the St. Louis Rams.
Analysis: The presence of Jonas Jennings would create more running room for Frank Gore. He had that running room in the first half of the 49ers' Week 1 and he had a great game. Gore had a big Week 1 and caught the attention of Fantasy owners everywhere. Gore is still a good option for Week 2, even though he is going up against a better defense in the Rams.
News: The 49ers offense took a huge hit in last week's loss to the Cardinals with injuries to guard Larry Allen (knee) and tackle Jonas Jennings (ankle). Both are expected to miss Sunday's game vs. St. Louis, but Gore is confident the 49ers won't struggle, especially after they earned two of their four wins last season against St. Louis. "With (Allen and Jennings) out, it's basically the same group of guys we had last year," said Gore, who ran for 85 yards and two TDs against the Rams in 2005. "I just said, 'We did it last year. Just do it again this year.' Move it one play at a time, and keep Alex protected."
Analysis: Gore had a big Week 1 and caught the attention of Fantasy owners everywhere. Allen left the game early against the Cardinals and Gore still continued to play well. Gore is still a good option for Week 2, eventhough he is going up against a better defense in the Rams.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore rushed the ball 16 times for 87 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-27 loss to the Cardinals in Week 1. Gore also had six receptions for 83 yards.
Analysis: What a way to start the 2006 season for Gore. His first rush went for 32 yards and helped the 49ers offense get rid of the jitters. This 49ers offense is only going to go as far as Gore takes them. If he consistently has good games, he is going to take the pressure off QB Alex Smith and the Niners might put together a nice season. Gore is certainly a solid No. 3 RB option, but if he keeps producing, he could move into a No. 2 back. Consider playing him Week 2 vs. Rams.
News: The 49ers like the position they're in with running back Frank Gore, who is now the featured back. The club ended any doubt about who is the featured back when they traded away Kevan Barlow three weeks ago. "I feel the more I touch the ball the better I get," Gore said. "Kevan's not here, so my coach is putting it all in my hands and he said I can get the job done. And I feel I can, too. Now I have to come out and try my best to get it done."
Analysis: If Gore can become a dominant force in the backfield, it will only help alleviate the pressure on second-year QB Alex Smith. Gore brings that University of Miami swagger to the Bay Area and should help him make the transition to No. 1 back. As far as Fantasy value in concerned, Gore should be a nice flex option or No. 3 RB. This weekend Gore actually faces a Arizona Cardinals defense that finished 2005 among the top 10 in rushing yards allowed per game (102). The good news is that the Cards' D couldn't stop any RBs in the red zone, allowing a league-high 22 rushing touchdowns, but remember the 49ers still have a weak offensive line.
News: Frank Gore rushed 26 times for 140 yards and a touchdown in four preseason games. He'll start at tailback for the Niners at Arizona in Week 1.
Analysis: Gore actually faces a defense that finished 2005 among the top 10 in rushing yards allowed per game (102). The good news is that the Cards' D couldn't stop any RBs in the red zone, allowing a league-high 22 rushing touchdowns. Gore should be a nice flex option or No. 3 RB -- remember that the Niners' offensive line is a bad one.
News: The Jets acquired running back Kevan Barlow from the 49ers for an undisclosed draft pick in 2007. Barlow's departure officially hands the 49ers' starting job to second-year running back Frank Gore, who already was well on his way to winning it outright. Gore, San Francisco's leading rusher last year with 608 yards, seemed to be trouncing the sixth-year pro in training-camp competition. "With the depth at running back we felt we could make this move," 49ers head coach Mike Nolan said of the trade.
Analysis: Gore had been slowly moving up our rank lists under the assumption that he'd be the Niners' starting RB. Now it's official, and it shoots Gore into the top-24 at his position, making him a low-end No. 2 or awesome flex Fantasy back. Gore's a strong inside presence with some good speed when he gets into open space, and he also has very good hands and can block. And while he may be on the Niners, who are expected to struggle offensively, know that his offensive coordinator is veteran guru Norv Turner, who probably signed off on the Barlow trade so that Gore could be his workhorse. If you draft him to be your No. 2 rusher, spend your last pick on Maurice Hicks, Gore's backup, who would get reps if Gore were to get hurt (he suffered serious knee injuries in college).
News: Frank Gore, making a bid for the starting tailback job in San Francisco, will have a little more difficulty finding running room whether he wins the job over Kevan Barlow or not. Center Jeremy Newberry (knee) will be placed on injured reserve and is expected to have microfracture surgery, ending his 2006 season before it started.
Analysis: The 49ers running game is already at a disadvantage, because they are likely to play from behind more often than not in 2006. Losing their starting center will make it that much tougher for Gore and the running game.
News: Gore carried 10 times for 49 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason game against the Bears.
Analysis: Gore carried over the momentum he has been building in training camp to Friday's game. If he can continue to roll, he might secure the starting job in San Francisco ahead of Kevan Barlow. Owners should consider him to be a legit breakout candidate, worth drafting as a middle-round pick (beginning in Round 6 at this time). He'll start the season as a good No. 3 Fantasy RB.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore is putting on a show at the team's first workouts of the summer, repeatedly showing off an incredible athleticism tempered only by his injury history. His straight-ahead, low-to-the-ground running style thrills fans and excites the coaches who hope they'll finally have a running game this season. Gore is in a heated competition with Kevan Barlow for the 49ers' starting job, and head coach Mike Nolan doesn't have a favorite just yet. "I feel like the more I run, the better I get," Gore said. "When the coach calls my name, no matter how many times he calls it, I'm going to be ready."
Analysis: Gore, who had postseason arthroscopic surgery on both shoulders, actually finished last season as the 49ers' leading rusher, gaining 608 yards to Barlow's 581, averaging 1.5 yards per carry more than Barlow, whose hesitant running style has been widely criticized. Barlow, though, went on injured reserve late last season, eventually undergoing surgery to remove a cyst from his left knee. Assuming he continues to have a hot preseason, Gore should end up being San Fran's starting running back. Owners should consider him to be a legit breakout candidate, worth drafting as a middle-round pick (beginning in Round 6 at this time). He'll start the season as a good No. 3 Fantasy RB.
News: The San Francisco Chronicle reports the 49ers will hold Frank Gore (shoulder) and Kevan Barlow (knee) out of team drills in this weekend's minicamp after having offseason surgeries.
Analysis: Gore and Barlow are expected to share carries in the 49ers backfield next season, though the former is considered a far better sleeper candidate.
News: Frank Gore rushed for a team-best 608 yards and three TDs this season as the No. 2 running back in San Francisco. He had 176 yards and two scores in the final two contests.
Analysis: Gore has a real chance to unseat Kevan Barlow on the team's depth chart, and the addition of Norv Turner as the offensive coordinator makes him a solid sleeper choice in 2006.
News: Frank Gore carried 25 times for 108 yards in Week 17 against the Texans.
Analysis: The rookie wrapped up the season in style and might be a useful Fantasy option in 2006 if he challenges for a starting job.
News: Kevan Barlow (knee) has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the rest of the season, so Frank Gore will start in the regular-season finale against Houston.
Analysis: Gore is a fantastic sleeper option this week against the Texans.
News: 49ers rookie RB Frank Gore didn't start, but he did rush for 68 yards and two touchdowns at St. Louis in Week 16.
Analysis: Although the matchup is perfect, Gore is too risky for use vs. Houston in Week 17 since Maurice Hicks seems to be the Niners' starter. If that changes and Gore starts, then definitely use him as a No. 2 RB.
News: The 49ers will use RB Maurice Hicks as their starter for Week 16 at St. Louis. Frank Gore will back up Hicks and take some carries from him.
Analysis: Gore should not be utilized in Fantasy leagues.
News: 49ers rookie RB Frank Gore (shoulder) is probable for Week 16 at St. Louis.
Analysis: The matchup is good enough for Gore to be used as a No. 3 or 'flex' RB option.
News: The Bee reports 49ers head coach Mike Nolan said that Frank Gore will need offseason surgery on both of his shoulders. Gore sat out practice Wednesday and is questionable for this Week 16.
Analysis: With Kevan Barlow also hurt, the Niners might have to turn to Maurice Hicks as their featured back this week.
News: Frank Gore (shoulder) is questionable for Week 16 at St. Louis.
Analysis: Assuming Gore can play, he would start if Kevan Barlow (also questionable) can't play, monitor the situation throughout the week. Neither Barlow nor Gore should be considered better than a 'flex' starter at this point in the season.
News: The Chronicle reports 49ers head coach Mike Nolan said he won't know until Wednesday if Kevan Barlow (knee) will be available for Week 16. Frank Gore would start if Barlow is out.
Analysis: Neither Barlow nor Gore should be considered better than a flex starter at this point in the season.
News: According to the San Francisco Chronicle, 49ers head coach Mike Nolan said he won't know until Wednesday if Kevan Barlow (knee) will be able to go in Week 16 at St. Louis.
Analysis: If Barlow is unable to go, Frank Fore will once again get the start. Continue to monitor the situation before making a decision on either back.
News: Frank Gore rushed 19 times for 79 yards in Week 15 at Jacksonville. He also caught three passes for 57 yards.
Analysis: Gore was the featured back and he had an excellent game, but his Fantasy appeal depends on Kevan Barlow's status. Monitor this situation this week.
News: Frank Gore will start for San Francisco in Week 15 at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Gore will likely split carries with Maurice Hicks making him a decent 'flex' option in leagues with 12-plus teams.
News: Kevan Barlow is listed as questionable for Week 15, so there's a chance that Frank Gore will start at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Gore should be added in larger leagues if he does in fact get the call against the Jaguars.
News: 49ers RBs Kevan Barlow and Frank Gore are both active for their Week 14 game at Seattle. Barlow will start but both should get multiple carries.
Analysis: Gore is a candidate for garbage-time play, but still isn't worth risking as a starter.
News: SF49ers.com reports Kevan Barlow (knee, questionable) only participated in a portion of practice Thursday. He is still expected to start, but there are no guarantees at this point.
Analysis: Frank Gore would become the team's featured back for Week 14 if Barlow were unavailable. He's worth adding in leagues with 12-plus teams.
News: According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Kevan Barlow (knee) is expected to return for Week 14.
Analysis: Barlow is no better than a 'flex' option in large leagues when healthy. Maurice Hicks and Frank Gore will have minimal value once he returns.
News: Frank Gore carried the ball six times for 22 yards in Week 13 vs. Arizona.
Analysis: Gore is not a great option for option for Week 14 at Seattle even if Kevan Barlow misses another game.
News: Frank Gore (hip) is active but won't start in Week 13. The 49ers will start Maurice Hicks in the absence of Kevan Barlow (knee).
Analysis: With Hicks slated to start, Gore is not a recommended option in most leagues.
News: According to reports, Kevan Barlow (knee) is expected to miss Week 13 against Arizona. Maurice Hicks, not Frank Gore (hip), will start in his absence.
Analysis: With Hicks expected to start, Gore is not a recommended option in most leagues.
News: The Tribune reports 49ers head coach Mike Nolan said Frank Gore (hip) will not be active in Week 13.
Analysis: Maurice Hicks will back up Kevan Barlow at running back against the Arizona Cardinals.
News: Frank Gore (hip) is listed as doubtful for Week 13 against Arizona.
Analysis: Maurice Hicks will back up starter Kevan Barlow if Gore is unavailable.
News: SF49ers.com reports Frank Gore (hip) is out for Week 12. Kevan Barlow will start for the Niners.
Analysis: Maurice Hicks will replace Gore as the team's No. 2 back.
News: The Mercury News reports Frank Gore (hip) misses practice on Thursday and is doubtful for Week 12.
Analysis: Look for Kevan Barlow to start and Maurice Hicks to see more carries in Gore's absence.
News: Frank Gore was on crutches Monday because of a left hip flexor that kept him out of action in Week 11. Gore probably will not be able to play in Week 12 at Tennessee.
Analysis: Look for Maurice Hicks to back up starter Kevan Barlow in Gore's absence.
News: Frank Gore missed Week 11 because of a hip flexor that was suffered late in the week at practice.
Analysis: The rookie running back is questionable for Week 12 at Tennessee, monitor his progress throughout the week.
News: San Francisco RB Frank Gore is unexpectedly inactive for Week 11 vs. Seattle.
Analysis: No reason was given at this time. Expect Kevan Barlow to receive a few extra carries.
News: 49ers rookie RB Frank Gore rushed for 60 yards in a very windy game at Chicago in Week 10.
Analysis: Gore should start seeing more reps as the 49ers begin looking to the 2006 season.
News: SF49ers.com reports Frank Gore (foot) returned to practice on Thursday and is listed as probable for Week 10.
Analysis: Gore is not a recommended option against the formidable Bears defense.
News: Frank Gore had seven carries for 33 yards and added one catch for a measly three yards in Week 9 vs. the New York Giants.
Analysis: If the 49ers continue to lose, you'd think Gore will get more carries to see what he can do, as Kevan Barlow had a miserable Week 9. That said, Gore's value is limited to the deepest of leagues -- but he is a nice handcuff for Barlow owners. He's a solid player to grab in keeper leagues if he's still available. The Niners have a tough Week 10 matchup at Chicago.
News: San Francisco's Kevan Barlow went over 100 yards last week and faces a Giants defense that has been soft all season except last week. With Cody Pickett as the fourth starter this year and Jesse "the Bachelor" Palmer or Ken Dorsey backing him up, the 49ers will have to feature the running game Sunday.
Analysis: Frank Gore will back up Barlow and see some carries, too, as the 49ers have injuries with the rest of this backfield reserves. Gore could be used as a No. 3 RB or flex RB if you desperate this week.
News: Frank Gore carried 10 times for 40 yards in Week 8 against Tampa Bay and he was also dropped for a seven-yard loss on his only reception of the day.
Analysis: Gore remains worthy of a roster spot in keeper leagues only unless Kevan Barlow suffers a long-term injury.
News: 49ers rookie RB Frank Gore took advantage of his playing time by rushing for 89 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown rampage at Washington in Week 7.
Analysis: Gore might eventually be the starting RB for the 49ers, but for now will at best share reps with Kevan Barlow. He's a decent Fantasy reserve.
News: Frank Gore had eight carries for 31 yards and one reception for 14 yards in Week 5 against the Colts.
Analysis: Gore has plenty of potential, but he is still not worth using in most Fantasy leagues. The 49ers are off in Week 6 before heading to Washington in Week 7.
News: Frank Gore had two carries for four yards in Week 4 against the Cardinals in Mexico City and he had two receptions for minus-12 yards.
Analysis: If you started yourself in Week 4 against the Cardinals, you had just as many Fantasy points. He is not worth a roster spot in most leagues for Week 5 against the Colts.
News: Frank Gore carried seven times for 42 yards in Week 3 against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Gore has only minimal Fantasy value. Keep him reserved unless Kevan Barlow suffers some sort of long-term injury.
News: The Mercury News reports Kevan Barlow is still the 49ers' No. 1 running back, but rookie Frank Gore will also see carries in Week 3.
Analysis: Gore might take Barlow's spot in the future, but at this point he's no better than a reserve in most formats.
News: 49ers RB Frank Gore had four carries for 15 yards in Week 2 action at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Don't expect a good game out of him in Week 3 when the Niners host Dallas.
News: Frank Gore made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Rams. He carried four times for 17 yards and he also added two receptions for 21 yards.
Analysis: Gore is only worth starting if Kevan Barlow suffers some sort of a long-term injury opening up a starting job.
News: The San Francisco Chronicle reports RB Kevan Barlow will split first-team carries with rookie RB Frank Gore in their preseason finale against San Diego.
Analysis: Chances are this is being done just to see how Gore runs with the first teamers. He has moved to No. 2 on the Niners' depth chart, so he would make great insurance for Barlow.
News: The Press Democrat reports Frank Gore (shoulder) is slated for about 12 plays in Saturday's preseason game against the Denver Broncos.
Analysis: Head coach Mike Nolan said he wants to see Gore get six carries in the contest.
News: Rookie RB Frank Gore was inactive for the 49ers' first preseason game vs. Oakland.
Analysis: Gore is worth a late-round flier and is a good handcuff option for owners who choose Kevan Barlow.
News: 49ers.com reports Frank Gore (shoulder) returned to practice on Monday. He chipped a bone in his shoulder when it popped out of its socket after a defender jerked his arm in an attempted tackle on Friday.
Analysis: Gore is worth a late-round flier and is a good handcuff option for owners who choose Kevan Barlow.
News: SF49ers.com reports that rookie RB Frank Gore left practice July 30 with a stinger in his shoulder, but will be OK.
Analysis: Gore could compete for a starting job, especially if Kevan Barlow doesn't get off to a hot start in 2005. He's worth a late-round draft choice.
News: The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports the 49ers have agreed to terms with rookie RB Frank Gore. Gore was a third-round draft pick by the team.
Analysis: Gore could compete for a starting job, especially if Kevan Barlow doesn't get off to a hot start in 2005. He's worth a late-round draft choice.
News: According to reports, Frank Gore (knee) was impressive at his first pro camp. He cut without issues and showed great skills as a runner.
Analysis: Gore has immense sleeper potential, though he could serve as motivation for starter Kevan Barlow this summer.
News: The San Francisco 49ers selected Frank Gore in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft.
Analysis: Gore will battle for a reserve role behind starter Kevan Barlow in camp. He could have some late-round value in drafts.
