San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore got off to a slow start in 2011 with 148 yards through the first three weeks. Questions were asked as to whether he was still recovering from his hip injury, losing a step with age, or the victim of an awful offensive line. It remains to be seen what the truth is, but for one game he provided a retro appearance in which he actually came off the bench.
Frank Gore Fantasy Recap: Is He Back?
While rookie Kendall Hunter got the start, Gore finished with better numbers, rushing 15 times for 127 yards and one touchdown. Hunter rushed nine times for 38 yards and also added in two catches for 62 yards. The 49ers got some strong offensive line play, and benefited from playing against a poor rush defense, but Gore also showed some of his previous strength in pushing the defense forward on several occasions.
It remains to be seen how the 49ers will use the two running backs moving forward, which creates fantasy complications. Frank Gore would seem to be the guy still even if he is not starting, but there are no guarantees with 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh. I think Gore remains a start each week, but if you have him you’ll want to pay close attention to him each week because that situation is in a great deal of flux.
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