The players ahead of him contain Hall of Famers and feature five 2,000-yard rushing seasons. Class act. Ex-NFL, NBA stars welcome 'challenge' of first boxing match", "Ex-Jet Frank Gore wins pro boxing debut with vicious knockout", "College football recruiting: Frank Gore Jr., son of NFL veteran star, commits to FAU", "New Miami Dolphins Running Back Frank Gore Receives Key To City Of Miami", "Frank Gore gets the Keys to the City of Miami Today", "Former NFL RB Frank Gore Beats Yaya Olorunsola via Knockout in Pro Boxing Debut", "Ex-NBA PG Williams tops ex-RB Gore by decision", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frank_Gore&oldid=1133425938, Most consecutive seasons with at least five touchdowns: 11 tied with. [136] In the 2317 NFC Championship road loss to the Seahawks, Gore had 14 rushing yards on 11 carries to go along with a 17-yard reception. Do it Frank The Tank!!!!! I seem to remember he was a bit of a gamble coming out of Miami because of a knee injury. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. [145], Gore finished the 2014 season with 255 carries for 1,106 yards and four touchdowns to go along with 11 receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown. We have too many other stats now to still be so dependent on raw yardage stats when judging players' careers. - Gore is currently ranked third in the NFL with 16,000 career rushing yards. [159], In the first four games of the 2016 season, Gore averaged 63.3 rushing yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. Latest on Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Frank Gore Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Now look at him. Good and durable, sure. This guys as tough as anybody who ever played the game. [60] He finished the season with a team-leading 61 receptions. Didnt he have two huge knee injuries in college, leading Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee to surpass him on the Hurricanes depth chart? He carried the ball 312 times for a franchise-record 1,695 yards, eclipsing Garrison Hearsts 1998 record of 1,570 yards. [191][192] He also became the second oldest player in NFL history with a 100+ yard rushing game, 61 days younger than MacArthur Lane in 1978. [20] Before his injury that year, Gore beat out future NFL running back Willis McGahee in the spring of 2002 for the role as the Hurricanes' starter. Most running backs break down by the time they reach their 30s, but Gore has kept his body in phenomenal shape and remains motivated in his first season with the Jets. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. They immediately posted three 11-5 seasons in a row. The consistency that allows for someone Gores age to carry for over a thousand yards a season is what GMs want to compliment the passing game. lingsun54 says: Frank Gore is 37 years old and playing for the New York Jets. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. They were rarely enjoying 4th quarter leads, where RBs such as Emmitt Smith were able to pad their stats against worn out defenses who had thrown in the towel. I love Frank Gore. Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously . One of five RBs in NFL history with at least nine 1,000-yard seasons, joining. 4y. If Dickerson played 1 more, year he likely would not have surpassed Gore in scrimmage yards. "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. He has tallied 32 100-yard rushing games in his career, which is the most over that span. At 37 years old, the New York Jets running back is in his 16th NFL season and trails Smith by 2,462 yards with three games left in the 2020 regular season. Instead of getting better, the Colts have put up back to back 8-8 seasons. [23][24][25], Gore finished the 2003 season with 89 carries for 468 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go along with 12 receptions for 105 receiving yards. And if thats accurate, how on Earth is he still playing? Basically Gore isn't a top 10 rb if you don't think the Bus is. He is a model player, teammate and citizen, at a time when the NFL has constant character issues, This guy will be in the HoF no matter what. [228], On April 12, 2018, Gore was honored by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and given the 'Keys to the City'. [107] However, his performance in that game was eclipsed by his performance the following week against the Detroit Lions, where he rushed a season-high of 141 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown in a 2519 road victory, defeating the previously unbeaten Lions. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM Feed Gore the ball. The only thing rare about Gore is his constant need to tap himself out every other run. [111] This was his first game with no rushing yards. Am I off base here? Yet it was Frank Gore many believed was the best of well, the best! He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will do nothing but pad his lead. It is exactly what makes a Hall of Famer. The stats are there but totally built on longevity, and his only real notable accomplishment is one single 2nd team AP award in one legit Hall of Fame caliber season. Peterson is easily one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL. This man is a rushing machine. Gore had 14. Bettis won a Super Bowl but didn't do much to get there, Gore lost a Super Bowl but did a ton on the Journey. They accomplished that with Trent Richardson as their starting RB. Gore Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and plays running back. [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. [61] Only two other teams had a running back as their leading receiver: New Orleans (Reggie Bush) and Philadelphia (Brian Westbrook). Gore was the first 49ers running back to have three-straight 100 yard games since Garrison Hearst had a 49ers-record four straight 100-yard games during Weeks 13-16 of the 1998 season. [96] Gore had rushed for four 100-yard games before fracturing his right hip in a Week 12 win over the Arizona Cardinals, prematurely ending his season[97] after the 49ers put him on IR. The nickname was inspired by the movie An Inconvenient Truth written by former United States Vice President Al Gore, which was released in May of the same year. [181] Two weeks later against the New England Patriots, Gore caught a six-yard touchdown from Brock Osweiler in the 387 road loss. [85], After missing two games against the St. Louis Rams and Atlanta Falcons due to an ankle injury, Gore returned in Week 7 against the Houston Texans. Get over the crap man! [93], After a slow start to the season with 17 carries for 38 yards against the Seattle Seahawks, Gore had 168 scrimmage yards (112 rushing, 56 receiving) against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Adam Gase is a big fan of Gore, dating back to when the two were in San Francisco together. No. He has put up his numbers in an era of passing-game dominance and RB committees meaning it is more remarkable, but also that there wont be any kind of log jam at his position, the kind we see for WRs awaiting HoF induction these days, 3. Gore, 37, is third on the NFLs all-time rushing list, trailing only Walter Payton and Smith. Id say that if he didnt get injured those 2 years, he would have passed Gore. Despite his impressive performance, which also included a 41-yard touchdown run, the 49ers lost by a score of 2313. Free shipping for many products! Gore has now played in 227 regular season games after previously being tied with Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith at 226 games. Gore stepped up to engineer an 1814 road victory with 85 rushing yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. Walter Payton (1975-1987) Walter Payton is the perfect football player. [47] Gore had his first two-touchdown game in a 2420 victory over the Rams, with a 10-yard scoring run in the second quarter and a 30-yard score in the fourth quarter. The fact that Gore is still playing at his age is truly astonishing. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. [91] Gore was named a first alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl. [98], Gore finished the 2010 season with 203 carries for 853 yards and three touchdowns to go along with 46 receptions for 452 yards and two touchdowns. I think he is a top 15 back and a HOF. [141] In the next game, he rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs. During his senior year in 2000, Gore broke several Dade County single-season records, including rushing yards (2,997) and touchdowns (39). [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. [114] The following week, however, proved to be a 49ers win against the St. Louis Rams, where Gore became the 49ers' all-time leading yardage rusher, surpassing Joe Perry's mark of 8,689 yards; he rushed for 73 yards on the game. Most of the wins were a product of Andrew Luck being the dominant player that he is. [101], During the offseason, the 49ers hired Jim Harbaugh to be their new head coach and built themselves around a combination of a great running game, a supplemental passing game and a power house defense. [173] He was able to reach the century mark in the season's last game against the Houston Texans. Bettis was a 6-time Pro Bowler, Gore went 5 times. Gore was never a top 5 back so he doesnt belong in the hall with Jim Brown, Walter Peyton and Barry Saunders and the rest. Gore Sr. embodied the "hard hat" mentality as a runner, and due to his stellar genetics and unrivaled work ethic, the running back played football longer than 99% of his peers at the position. Bowles hasnt made decision on OC Leftwich, Top storylines for each Divisional Round matchup, Lions OC Johnson reportedly to stay with Detroit, Rodgers thinks he can win MVP in right situation, Frank Gore closing in on the Top 5 for all-time rushing yards, Giants hold off Vikings 31-24 to advance to Philadelphia next weekend, Lamar Jackson sends possible message to Ravens on social media, Tom Brady gets away with a dirty move, for now. Getty Images. [27][28][29] In the regular season opener against Florida State, he recorded the game-winning 18-yard touchdown run in overtime. Lots of people do call him AP, but AD is actually correct. He also has become the best running ever, for a team that has had a rich history. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. Jul 21, 2017 2:32 PM The biggest reason you wanted this guy on your team because you never heard about him in the off-season being arrested for some stupid stuff or getting suspended for drug use. Ooookay then, I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame.. Most people were in agreement with you. Another 1,000-yard season would be the 10th of Gores career, tying him with Martin, Walter Payton and Barry Sanders for the second most 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history. In Week 4, Gore had a big game rushing for 153 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries in a 35-11 road victory over the St. Louis Rams. For more Local Football Bloggers and the latest 49er news, see, Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. They made it all the way to the AFC Championship game in Lucks third year. [72] For his efforts, Gore earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week. That was his first nickname due to his father saying he could go All Day as a kid. In the 49ers first meeting against the Seattle Seahawks, Gore set the 49ers single-game rushing record by totaling a career-high 212 yards on 24 carries, besting the 201 yards by Charlie Garner on September 24, 2000, against the Dallas Cowboys. Best 49er running back of all time! Jerome Bettis ended his career on a high note, with six hundred yard games in his next to last season for a 15-1 club, then in a part time role, delivering a huge game in a critical regular season game in his last season. [157] He moved up five more places to 15th all-time in rushing yards,[158] and also passed Steven Jackson in early October to become the NFL's active leader in career rushing yards. He shared the backfield with Jarrett Payton and Tyrone Moss. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. [16], As a true freshman for the Miami Hurricanes football in 2001, Gore totaled 562 yards with five touchdowns on 62 carries, for a 9.1-yard avg, as a backup to Clinton Portis on Miami's 2001 National championship winning team. [122] In the regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals at Candlestick Park, Gore became the all-time franchise leader in rushing touchdowns (51) as the 49ers won the NFC West. Watch These Incredible . [Highlight] Patterson ends it, Jaguars pull off the comeback. Frank Gore at the age of 29 is already the teams all-time leading rusher, and currently second in the NFL in rushing yards this year. On Friday night, Barry Sanders was among 12 former running backs who were named to the NFL's 100th Anniversary Team.Two days later, Sanders watched as Bills running back Frank Gore passed him on . At least it shouldnt. 1 time over 10 TD. [38][39] Gore also caught 15 passes for 131 yards. Now though, its time for Gore to lead his team to a Super Bowl and cement his spot in 49er lore. 50. Frank Gore has done enough to merit 1st ballot induction in any era, 2. He is showing that he has plenty left in the tank and will. Gore ran for 119 yards and a touchdown. He played in 14 games, starting one, in the 2005 season. [102] This combination proved to be effective for Gore and the 49ers, leading them to a 133 record in the regular season and a playoff spot for the 49ers, their first such appearance since 2002 along with a first round bye. Jul 21, 2017 1:38 PM The last game in that stretch was meaningful to Gore as he passed both Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson and move up to fifth on the all-time rushing list with 61 yards on the day. 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Needless to say, Shanahan is a huge fan. Ryan Mathews 14. [1], Gore played college football at Miami and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. [138], Gore became the 29th player to reach the 10,000 career rushing yard mark in the first game of the season, with 66 yards in the season-opening 2817 road victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Of those, only Gore and Westbrook also led their team in rushing. [194], Gore finished the 2019 season with 166 carries for 599 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 13 receptions for 100 yards in 16 games and eight starts. [120] Gore was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. Gore only had 1 great season. [42] Two weeks later, he rushed for 42 yards on seven carries with a 5.4-yard average in a 3431 loss against the Dallas Cowboys. [207][208], After his football career, Gore devoted himself to boxing,[225] in the heavyweight category, first playing an exhibition match in 2021 against former NBA player Deron Williams[226] and then making his professional debut on May 14, 2022, winning the match against Olaseyinde Olorunsola by knockout.[227]. At least it shouldnt. I don't think so. [187][188], After rushing for 20 yards on twelve carries against the New York Jets to the start the 2019 season, Gore had 19 carries for 68 rushing yards and his first rushing touchdown since Week 12 of the 2017 season in the 2814 victory over the New York Giants in Week 2. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. His career was also noted for longevity, a rare trait with his position, and he holds the league record for games played by a running back. In the 2020 NFL offseason, Frank Gore would sign with the New York Jets. [88] In the 49ers' second divisional game against the Cardinals in Week 14, Gore had one of his most successful games of the season, rushing for 167 yards on 25 carries and a touchdown. [30] He recorded three games with over 100 rushing yards, including a 195-yard performance against Virginia on October 13. Best 49er running back of all time! Tony Dorsett, 1 less year, 1300 less rushing yards, less TDs. [83][84] He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career. [197] Gore was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s. If Eli Manning belongs in the HoF then Gore does, too. He earned the honor in Week 5 after rushing for 134 yards on 27 carries and catching three passes for 38 yards against the Oakland Raiders. Do you really think Smith, Payton, Dickerson, Dorsett, Allen or Thurman Thomas arent Hall of Famers? [203][204], On April 3, 2022, Gore said that he planned to sign a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers and retire as a member of the team that drafted him. By 1997, he had signed a seven-year, $40 million contract en route to becoming the NFL's all-time leading rusher. smarter than you says: Learn how your comment data is processed. [12] Gore made his collegiate debut against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1. [123], Gore finished the 2012 season with 258 carries for 1,214 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 28 receptions for 234 yards and a touchdown. . He was a beast. 2 overall, 9 potential candidates for vacant Jets offensive coordinator position, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [134], In the Wild Card Round 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Gore rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. Young players should follow him around and copy every move he makes. Gore was born on May 14, 1983, making him 37 years old. Hes more than 1,000 yards behind Payton for second all-time, so unless Gore has a resurgence in his career or never retires you never know with him hell more than likely remain in third place. The 37-year-old New York Jets running back became the third player in NFL history to rush for more than 16,000 yards. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. [202] Gore finished the season as the Jets' leading rusher with 653 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 16 catches for 89 yards. I get the Bettis argument (3.9 per is just not acceptable) but Gore has averaged 4.4 and did it playing mostly for weak teams. After the knee injuries Gore suffered at the U, it didnt look like hed even have an NFL career. Thurmond Thomas played the same number of years and has 2000 less rushing yards, lower ypc and less TDs. Emmitt, Walter, OJ and Thurman all had equal or fewer yards per carry. [119] During the NFC Championship, he rushed for 74 yards in the 2017 overtime loss to the Giants. [116], Gore managed to finish the season on a high note, with a three-game winning streak, including one against the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he rushed 65 yards and a touchdown. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! [154][155] Gore found the endzone twice as part of an 86-rushing yard performance in a narrow Week 3 35-33 road victory over the Tennessee Titans. Nobody ever really framed it for me that way but when I think about it he is definitely top 3 all time in terms of durability and probably top 5 all time in terms of consistency for a RB. I'm really not trying to be a dick here with this comment, but are you arguing that Gore > Juice? The defenses keyed on Gore, encouraging Smith to throw. He is generally utilized in power run schemes and has . [4][5] Heavily recruited, he was named the third-ranked prospect in Dade County by The Miami Herald, fourth in the state of Florida, and 18th nationally. If he can do that again at age 34, hell join some truly elite company. Thats what Frank Gore has. 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[149] His contract included $8.5 million in guarantees. [198], On May 6, 2020, Gore signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. Gore Sr. did not plan for his son to end up playing football, remarking: "Whatever he wants to do, hes going to do it; not because I played ball, he has to play ball. He is also the best blitz pickup back of his generation. Payton was an incredible player and an incredible person. Andrew Luck was drafted onto a team that had just gone 2-14. [76], During Week 3, Gore dominated the Detroit Lions, rushing for over 120 yards and a touchdown in a 3113 victory. [7] To remain close to home, Gore eventually chose to attend the University of Miami. But its easy to see Gore moving into fourth place all-time, and making a strong case for himself as a Hall of Famer. [118], During the playoffs, Gore performed exceedingly well, helping the 49ers set up a touchdown by rushing for 42 yards in the Divisional Round in his playoff debut, a 3632 victory over the New Orleans Saints; Gore had a total of 89 yards in the game. Gores greatness came from durability and longevity. In the two losses this year he has touched the ball a total of 20 times, and the offense has struggled. Only time I have ever seen Seattle fans rained out of a game. Very few times has a player averaged as many yards per carry as Gore did while carrying the ball over 300 times. [148], On March 10, 2015, Gore signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts. Truly amazing. Not only has Gore taken every snap under the reign of Jim Harbaugh, but the team is 8-0 when Gore breaks the 100 yard mark during that time. You'll now receive the top Jets Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. [65], Gore had benefited that season from the tutelage of then-offensive coordinator Norv Turner, whose offensive scheme places a heavy emphasis on running the football. $7.99 . First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. Id have a hard time justifying him in the top 10, Okay but emmit Smith did what he did with the offense around him to aid himnot taking anything away from him but gore got to where he did with a crappy offensive for much of his career. Frank Gore made history in his Jets debut Sunday, as he's now atop the leaderboard for most games ever played by a running back. Only Emmitt Smith, with 11 1,000-yard seasons, has more. [Bo Brack] Peter Schrager says on FOX former Arizona [Joe Mixon] @NFL since yall all about the coin flipping [Highlight] Maher misses his 4th PAT of the night. [132] Gore and the running game led the 49ers to five straight victories. I remember him running for over 200 yards in a literal flood, every set of stadium stairs had a waterfall running down it. [112] Gore returned the next game, where he redeemed himself against the Arizona Cardinals, rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown. He is more then just an elite runner though, as the teams success is directly linked to number 21. [31], In 28 total games with the Hurricanes, Gore rushed 380 times for 1,975 yards (a 5.7 rushing average) and seventeen touchdowns. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. [193] During a Week 12 20-3 victory over against the Denver Broncos, Gore ran for 65 yards and surpassed Barry Sanders' career total of 15,269 rushing yards for third place all time. [200] In Week 15, Gore set the NFL record for most games played by a running back, passing Lorenzo Neal. Gore is a true hog. As he spells Bell moving forward, Gore will continue to add to his historic number of games played. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. [53] On January 20, 2010, Steven Jackson announced he would not be playing in the Pro Bowl because of injury, so Gore was named to the 2010 Pro Bowl in his spot, the second of his career. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. In terms of talentNo. [40] Gore's 608 rushing yards was the highest for a 49ers rookie since Roger Craig had 725 yards rushing in 1983. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. I just don't see it. [77] Three weeks later, Gore had his second 100-yard game of the season, as he rushed for 101 yards on 19 carries in a 4026 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. [162] After the 2623 overtime road loss to the Texans, Gore voiced his frustration with the team losing, saying "I didn't come here for this, I came here to get into the tournament. This should really not be a surprise though as Gore has been shredding defenses since he entered the league in 2005. "I love Frank Gore," Shanahan said Wednesday. The league leader, Marshawn Lynch has 44 more carries then Gore, showing the efficiency of the 49ers tailback. The 5.4 yards per carry are tied for the second-best in 49ers history. Gore's total placed him second in the NFC to Steven Jackson (1,528 rushing and 806 receiving, 2,334 total) and fourth overall in the entire NFL. If he can do that again at age 34, he . Gores only had a couple hundred yard games to his credit over the last two seasons, and his ypc is heading south big time. Yards per carry doesnt carry the day, not even close. Plus, he earned a nice two-year parting gift from the Cardinals ($7.5M) to wrap up. The bay will forever love you. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. [150][151] Prior to signing with the Colts, it was widely reported that Gore had agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 9 to replace LeSean McCoy. His vision, ability to get low and fit through the narrowest gaps in the defense along with his pass blocking have all been a sight to behold. Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. [86] While he had a successful game against the Chicago Bears in Week 10, gaining 104 yards with a touchdown,[87] he was used less in the 49ers' offensive game plan in the following three weeks, after the team adopted more of a spread offense. The next year, he . The next season they signed an aging Frank Gore. If Harbaugh, G Ro. [43] Gore led the team with 89 yards on nine carries and recorded a then career-long 72-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of a 5217 road loss to the Washington Redskins. 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. It will take several years, but Frank Gore will eventually be in the HOF. __________. He also stated that it was his goal to surpass Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record in 2007. And hes physically efficient, one cut and go; if hed played for Mike Shanahan, hed have had a 2,000-yard season. I dont think he is top 10. [167] He moved up seven more places to eighth on the all-time career rushing list. Salute to a hall of fame career 21/23. He also led the National Football Conference (NFC) in rushing yards during the 2006 season and made one Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XLVII. The 2018 season was the first time in his career where he did not record a rushing touchdown. https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/13/new-york-jets-frank-gore-makes-history-no-running-back-has-played-in-more-games-emmitt-smith/, Jason McCourty on Jets: 'Go all in and bring Lamar to the Big Apple', List of free agents for New York Jets in 2023, Jets with two finalists for Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year, NFL draft history: Every quarterback ever drafted No. [90] Against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16, Gore had 16 carries for 107 yards against an Eagles team that had not given up a 100-yard game in 22 consecutive games. [37] 2005 season: Rookie year [ edit] See also: 2005 San Francisco 49ers season But he was still better than Gore. We're looking at entire careers, not who had the best prime. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. He practices just as hard as he plays on game day. [21], Gore returned from his injury in the 2003 season. I don't love the idea of Gore being in the Hall, but I can at least accept it. But again, tie should go to longevity. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. But I hate what Im seeing in Indy. For a team that has won 5 Superbowl's and had some of the best teams ever assembled that is quite a feat. [146] He also became the 20th player in NFL history to rush for 11,000 career rushing yards. [174], Gore finished the season with 961 rushing yards, bringing his career total to 14,026. Lol, some of these knuckleheads that will cite his avg rush. For any type of playoff run they will need to play better as a unit, but if they can get Gore going, the odds of them beating any team, in any venue is pretty good. Running Back SP . [2], Gore was born in Miami and grew up in Coconut Grove, Florida. Gore is 5 yards in the SB away from being a surefire HOFer. He played on some lousy San Francisco teams that had Alex Smith as their QB. He still is consistently effective. [124] He was also selected to play in the Pro Bowl, his fourth appearance. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Even though LeVeon Bell is the Jets No. wny49er says: [126] In the next round, the San Francisco 49ers visited the Georgia Dome to play against the top-seeded Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship. Thanks for your memories in Philly Frank Gore! [109][110] However, against the New York Giants, Gore had an unmemorable performance, rushing for no yards and leaving in the second half with a knee injury. All the guy does is come to work with his lunch pail every day. GP ATT YDS RUSH TD REC REC YDS REC TD; 196: 3,226: 14,026: 77: 443: 3,672: 17: Jason Guilbault I say this as a lifelong Seahawks fan. Bills running back Frank Gore is one big game away from catching Barry Sanders for the third-most rushing yards in NFL history.Gore has 15,136 rushing yards in his career, while Sanders retired . [180] With his five-yard rush in the third quarter of a Week 2 2012 road victory over the New York Jets, Gore passed Curtis Martin for fourth-most rushing yards all time with 14,103. Most seasons with 1,200 yards from scrimmage: 12, Most consecutive seasons with at least 500 yards rushing: 16, Most consecutive seasons with at least 600 yards rushing: 14, Most consecutive seasons with at least 700 yards rushing: 13 (tied with Emmitt Smith), Most career games by an NFL running back: 241, Most rushing yards in a game: 212 (Week 11, 2006), Most 100-yard games in a season: 9 (2006), Most rushing yards in a three-game span: 505 (Weeks 1012, 2006), Most consecutive games with 100 yards: 5 (Weeks 49, 2011), Most rushing yards in a season: 1,695 (2006), Most scrimmage yards in a season: 2,180 (2006), Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 19:03. Among players with over 300 carries, however, Gore's season puts him in elite company. 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