Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore rushed a season-high 36 times for 130 yards and caught one pass for 10 yards in a snowy affair against the Buffalo Bills Sunday. This was the first time the 34-year-old rusher exceeded 100 yards this season. He also carried the ball more than 20 times for just the second time this season. Gore was unable to reach the end zone in the whiteout. He only has three touchdowns this year.
Fantasy football start/sit Week 15: What to do with Frank Gore Thursday night
The veteran ran for a season-high Sunday now the has a short week to prepare for the Broncos. We look at the fantasy impact.
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Gore will try to ride this momentum into a tough matchup with the Denver Broncos Thursday night. The Broncos’ defense is exceptional against the run. They are tied with the Carolina Panthers for the third-fewest rushing yards allowed in the league. They also have allowed the second-fewest touchdowns on the ground this season.
Fantasy impact: Gore ran 36 times in the heavy snow Sunday and only averaged three and a half yards per carry. The 13-year workhorse maybe an ageless wonder, but that much work is bound to take a toll on him in a short week. The Broncos are no cupcake run defense either. Gore may have some momentum heading into this contest, however, he worked a little too hard in Week 14 to trust Thursday night.
Recommendation: Sit
