Frank Gore Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Frank Gore
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Age: 41
Weight: 212 lbs
Height: 5' 9"
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by Jordan Heck

· Oct 16, 2015 · 11:16 AM EDT

IND RB Frank Gore - Week 6, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 vs. New England

Frank Gore has finally found his way in the running game as he finished with 98 yards on the ground and a touchdown in Week 5. More importantly, he had 22 carries which was a season-high for him. He didn't record a reception, though, and that trend is likely to continue.

This week, the Colts brought in veteran Ahmad Bradshaw to backup Gore. Bradshaw previously played in Indianapolis and was a monster catching passes out of the backfield. We don't view Bradshaw as a major threat, but he'll cut into Gore's production somewhat. New England hasn't been too favorable to running backs this season, so owners should view Gore as a low-end RB2.

by Jordan Heck

· Oct 07, 2015 · 10:48 PM EDT

IND RB Frank Gore - Week 5, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Houston
Frank Gore hasn’t had a great start to the season. He had a strong performance in Week 3, but outside of that game, he’s averaging just 3.5 yards per carry. His only two touchdowns of the year came in Week 3 as well. Gore’s also fumbled twice through four games, which is something else to worry about. Luckily for PPR owners, Gore stepped up in the passing game in Week 4, as he finished with five receptions for 34 yards. His five catches were more than he had through weeks 1-3 combined.

Gore gets a favorable matchup this week against Houston. The Texans could not stop Devonta Freeman last week, as he finished with 141 total yards and three touchdowns. Gore should be a strong RB2 play this week.

by Jordan Heck

· Oct 01, 2015 · 11:37 PM EDT

IND RB Frank Gore - Week 4, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Jacksonville
Frank Gore finally came around for fantasy owners in Week 3, as he finished with 86 yards and two touchdowns. He was still somewhat limited as he finished with just 15 touches, but he has no competition among running backs on the Colts roster.

This week he'll face the Jaguars, who have been tough against running backs so far this season. The Patriots had success against them in Week 3, but prior to that matchup, they had only given up 70 and 19 yards, respectively. If Gore can find the magic the Patriots running backs had then, he'll be in for a good day. Gore should be viewed as a RB1.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 25, 2015 · 12:27 PM EDT

IND RB Frank Gore - Week 3, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Tennessee

Frank Gore saw a lot more touches in Week 2, but he didn't do much with them. The veteran back finished with 57 yards on 15 carries and four yards on one reception. He came close to scoring a touchdown, but amazingly fumbled the opportunity away. Gore is averaging 3.8 yards per carry, which means he's not too far away from Trent Richardson numbers. Perhaps the most surprising element of Gore's season is he has just three receptions for four yards. He was projected to have a larger impact in that area this season.

He'll look to get going this week against the Titans. Last season Tennessee gave up the most rushing yards to opposing backs, but this year they've been fairly stout. RBs have been averaging less than 100 rushing yards per game against them and the Titans have allowed just one touchdown through two games. Gore should be viewed as an RB2 heading into Week 3.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 17, 2015 · 9:46 PM EDT

IND RB Frank Gore - Week 2, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. New York Jets
The Colts weren't lying when they said Frank Gore would be on a pitch count this season. The veteran back had just eight carries in Week 1 for 31 yards and added two receptions for zero yards. Meanwhile, backup Josh Robinson saw four carries.

Gore will be going against a tough Jets defense in Week 2, making things even more difficult. The Jets only allowed 46 yards on 20 carries to the Browns in Week 1. Gore should be viewed as a RB2 this week in both PPR and standard formats.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 11, 2015 · 4:35 PM EDT

IND RB Frank Gore - Week 1, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Frank Gore - Week 1 vs. Buffalo
The 32-year-old running back has a change of scenery this season as he switches from San Francisco to Indianapolis. The veteran is almost a lock to get 1,000 rushing yards every season, and there's no reason not to expect it again in Indy's high-powered offense. Gore may end up having a strong season, but he'll open with a tough matchup against Buffalo in Week 1. The Bills have a strong run defense, so Gore may struggle to find running room. His ceiling is high enough, however, to make him a low-end RB1 or a strong RB2. It should be noted coach Chuck Pagano said Gore will be on a "pitch count" so don't expect a bunch of carries from the veteran.

by Jordan Heck

· Aug 13, 2015 · 6:00 PM EDT

IND RB Frank Gore - 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Frank Gore decided not to stay in San Francisco, and instead will join the high-powered Colts offense. Coach Chuck Pagano has spoken highly of his new back, and expects him to be an every down type of guy. Gore will bring his consistent play to a team that lacked consistency a year ago. Last season the Colts had three backs (Trent Richardson, Ahmad Bradshaw and Dan Herron) all take the lead at some point. and combined for 1,295 yards on the ground. If Gore can match the output from those backs, or even improve, he'll be worth an early selection.

Fantasy Downside
Gore is one of the oldest running backs still in the league. This isn't a major knock, but it's definitely an area of concern. Injuries are more likely to occur in an older back. And the Colts will likely use some of their other runners to keep Gore fresh throughout the season.

Bottom Line
Gore should be viewed as a RB1 this year. He's in an amazing position, and there's no reason to doubt his talent. He's rushed for over 1,000 yards in every season but two (rookie year and a year where he only played in 11 games) and has been a reliable option for years. In three of the last four seasons he's failed to reach 20 receptions, but that speaks more to the offensive systems he's played in lately. He was an excellent option out of the backfield early in his career, and it's likely he'll continue that with Andrew Luck throwing to him. Before Bradshaw's injury last season he averaged nearly four receptions a game and 30 yards along with six receiving touchdowns.