#TBT- Frank Gore, RB, Indianapolis Colts
@Hoover__26 November 19
Frank Gore is a walking headache for defensive coordinators. You can try to tackle the 32 year old running back, but chances are you might not succeed. Gore was one of the top running backs in the NFL in his days with the 49ers, and is trying to replicate that success with the up and down Colts.
When Indianapolis faces the Atlanta Falcons in week 11, they will have a combined backfield age of 101 (with Gore, Ahmad Bradshaw and Matt Hasselbeck). However, the veteran group is playing about as well as they ever have. Gore’s slightly lowered numbers are not due to a drop-off in skill, but a drop-off in carries. However, with the Colts trying to make a playoff run (more like a playoff stumble in that division), they seem to be planning to let Gore run wild like he has in the past.
Gore was, on average, the 16th running back taken in espn.com leagues. He has rushed for 599 yards and four touchdowns this year, which is solid, but not fantastic. But remember, that was while he was being limited by the Colts. No matter how great you are, 32 year old legs that carried the 49ers for years are going to get tired quicker than younger ones. However, I think with Gore finally being allowed to play to the best of his abilities, he can push this Colts team for a little while longer.
The thing that set’s Gore apart is, he is consistent. Really consistent. Many fantasy backs with huge yard totals gained most of them in just a few games, and were pedestrian the rest. Gore has rushed for less than 50 yards only twice, compared to C.J. Anderson’s eight, Lamar Miller and Eddie Lacy’s six and Alfred Morris’ five (all were drafted higher than Gore on average).
Frank Gore is this week’s #TBT. He is a throwback kind of runner, which is exactly what the Colts need if they plan on limping their way past the Jaguars, Texans and Titans for a playoff berth.
When Indianapolis faces the Atlanta Falcons in week 11, they will have a combined backfield age of 101 (with Gore, Ahmad Bradshaw and Matt Hasselbeck). However, the veteran group is playing about as well as they ever have. Gore’s slightly lowered numbers are not due to a drop-off in skill, but a drop-off in carries. However, with the Colts trying to make a playoff run (more like a playoff stumble in that division), they seem to be planning to let Gore run wild like he has in the past.
Gore was, on average, the 16th running back taken in espn.com leagues. He has rushed for 599 yards and four touchdowns this year, which is solid, but not fantastic. But remember, that was while he was being limited by the Colts. No matter how great you are, 32 year old legs that carried the 49ers for years are going to get tired quicker than younger ones. However, I think with Gore finally being allowed to play to the best of his abilities, he can push this Colts team for a little while longer.
The thing that set’s Gore apart is, he is consistent. Really consistent. Many fantasy backs with huge yard totals gained most of them in just a few games, and were pedestrian the rest. Gore has rushed for less than 50 yards only twice, compared to C.J. Anderson’s eight, Lamar Miller and Eddie Lacy’s six and Alfred Morris’ five (all were drafted higher than Gore on average).
Frank Gore is this week’s #TBT. He is a throwback kind of runner, which is exactly what the Colts need if they plan on limping their way past the Jaguars, Texans and Titans for a playoff berth.