Gore Owners - Week 15 (1 Viewer)

[Pole Cat]

Inspired by the Evans thread, I think you can make all of the same arguments for starting/benching Gore. His talent is undeniable. He has a sweet matchup against Cincinnati. On the other side of the coin, his surrounding cast stinks and he could very likely disappear when you need him most. What's the shark move?

 

[shadyridr]

With Shaun Hill starting I dont care who he's playing against, Im benching him. His upside at this point is 11 pts (which he seems to be getting every week). Im playing Jamal Lewis confidently over him (cant believe hes the 6th ranked RB).

 

[crowe1130]

If Dilfer was starting, Gore would be in my lineup against Cincy. Given the circumstances, though, I'm benching him for Selvin Y.

 

[shadyridr]

Also Cin has been fairly decent against RBs this year. I believe they are 15th (middle of the road) so its not as easy a matchup as you may think.

 

[PantherPower]

my only other options are Chester Taylor and L.White. I just don't know if I can bring myself to bench Gore...

 

[crowe1130]

my only other options are Chester Taylor and L.White. I just don't know if I can bring myself to bench Gore...

I'd bench him for Taylor in a heartbeat.

 

[PantherPower]

and Bengals are 22nd against the rush...

 

[PantherPower]

my only other options are Chester Taylor and L.White. I just don't know if I can bring myself to bench Gore...

I'd bench him for Taylor in a heartbeat.

Really? I'm starting AP and Portis in this same league...wasn't sure I wanted to put all my eggs in the Vikings running basket so to speak...hmmm...anyone else here advocate benching Gore for Taylor?

 

[LaneOfSteel™]

If Dilfer was starting, Gore would be in my lineup against Cincy. Given the circumstances, though, I'm benching him for Selvin Y.

I've got the same dillema. Waiting to see if we hear any Henry/Young news before the game tomorrow before I make a decision.

 

[Keys Myaths]

With Shaun Hill starting I dont care who he's playing against, Im benching him. His upside at this point is 11 pts (which he seems to be getting every week). Im playing Jamal Lewis confidently over him (cant believe hes the 6th ranked RB).

Every week?Really don't know what your scoring system is, but 21/116/2 isn't 11 points in my league, which he did against the last weak defense he faced.

 

[crowe1130]

my only other options are Chester Taylor and L.White. I just don't know if I can bring myself to bench Gore...

I'd bench him for Taylor in a heartbeat.

Really? I'm starting AP and Portis in this same league...wasn't sure I wanted to put all my eggs in the Vikings running basket so to speak...hmmm...anyone else here advocate benching Gore for Taylor?

Good discussion on Taylor/AP here:http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=371154

 

[shadyridr]

With Shaun Hill starting I dont care who he's playing against, Im benching him. His upside at this point is 11 pts (which he seems to be getting every week). Im playing Jamal Lewis confidently over him (cant believe hes the 6th ranked RB).

Every week?Really don't know what your scoring system is, but 21/116/2 isn't 11 points in my league, which he did against the last weak defense he faced.

Yep thats the only week he produced more than 11 pts. Way to take my post 100% literal. (seems to be down?) Oh and how'd he do vs Carolina who he played after Arizona?

 

[thehornet]

shaun hill is better than dilfer and smith. more mobile as well.

i look for gore to have a better game than with the other two statues.

 

[shadyridr]

shaun hill is better than dilfer and smith. more mobile as well. i look for gore to have a better game than with the other two statues.

I dont know much about Hill but Smith is no statue. He is VERY mobile.

 

[Pole Cat]

my only other options are Chester Taylor and L.White. I just don't know if I can bring myself to bench Gore...

I'd bench him for Taylor in a heartbeat.

Really? I'm starting AP and Portis in this same league...wasn't sure I wanted to put all my eggs in the Vikings running basket so to speak...hmmm...anyone else here advocate benching Gore for Taylor?

I have to decide between C. Taylor, L. White, and Gore. Right now I'm leaning toward White.

 

[mizeners]

This really depends on your options. If you are like me and you drafted Gore first round, you would feel pretty bad benching your first round draft pick and he plays well and you end up losing because of it. However, it wouldn't be so bad if you started him since you didn't really have better options and he didn't do well. Bottom line, I could bench Gore for someone else, but how can bench a talented RB like Gore that I drafted in the 1st round? I did the same thing last week when he was matched up against Minnesota and he pleasantly surprised me. After Dilfer went out, Gore only had 27 yards rushing on 7 attempts, but he did have 6 receptions and they were playing from behind. Hill looked for him often so maybe Gore is a good start in a PPR no matter what. In a TD-heavy league, that's another matter.

 

[thehornet]

shaun hill is better than dilfer and smith. more mobile as well. i look for gore to have a better game than with the other two statues.

I dont know much about Hill but Smith is no statue. He is VERY mobile.

ur right. i meant the other two useless guys SF has put behind center.

 

[Keys Myaths]

This really depends on your options. If you are like me and you drafted Gore first round, you would feel pretty bad benching your first round draft pick and he plays well and you end up losing because of it. However, it wouldn't be so bad if you started him since you didn't really have better options and he didn't do well. Bottom line, I could bench Gore for someone else, but how can bench a talented RB like Gore that I drafted in the 1st round? I did the same thing last week when he was matched up against Minnesota and he pleasantly surprised me. After Dilfer went out, Gore only had 27 yards rushing on 7 attempts, but he did have 6 receptions and they were playing from behind. Hill looked for him often so maybe Gore is a good start in a PPR no matter what. In a TD-heavy league, that's another matter.

If you're starting Gore even slightly because of where you drafted him, you need to learn the complex economic theory of sunk costs.

 

[heinfatha]

I am starting gore this week for sure....granted I own him in a PPR league but once dilfer went out last week he caught a lot of balls. I also own Selvon but shanny cannot be trusted at this point.

 

[FavreCo]

If Dilfer was starting, Gore would be in my lineup against Cincy. Given the circumstances, though, I'm benching him for Selvin Y.

Dilfer was so clueless that he had no idea Frank Gore was in the lineup. Once Hill got in there, hello dumpoffs. Look for more of the same.

 

[mizeners]

This really depends on your options. If you are like me and you drafted Gore first round, you would feel pretty bad benching your first round draft pick and he plays well and you end up losing because of it. However, it wouldn't be so bad if you started him since you didn't really have better options and he didn't do well. Bottom line, I could bench Gore for someone else, but how can bench a talented RB like Gore that I drafted in the 1st round? I did the same thing last week when he was matched up against Minnesota and he pleasantly surprised me. After Dilfer went out, Gore only had 27 yards rushing on 7 attempts, but he did have 6 receptions and they were playing from behind. Hill looked for him often so maybe Gore is a good start in a PPR no matter what. In a TD-heavy league, that's another matter.

If you're starting Gore even slightly because of where you drafted him, you need to learn the complex economic theory of sunk costs.

I understand...but based upon your league, you may be limited on choices. I haven't sat Gore all season, not because I didn't want to, but weighing my options, Gore is too talented to sit. Sure he hasn't had a season like last year, but in my league, he's the 12th ranked RB by points. In a 12 team, 2 RB PPR league, he basically a must start every week. I think it's pretty simple... he's playing Cincy, who doesn't have a great run D and he should get a lot of receptions out of the backfield. If you have another strong option, you bench him. If not, you have to start him. I certainly don't recommend starting someone based upon draft position who is having a terrible year (i.e. Santana Moss, who I do have : ) ).

 

[The Moz]

Are you all freaking high ?

F. Gore in PPR lately is tearing it up. With a newbie QB you know he's going tio throwing alot of dump offs to Gore. Damn Gore didn't suck either running against the best Run D IMO in the NFL.. Against Cincy at home how can you bench him unless your other options un real !

Benching Gore becasue of Hill is idiotic IMO especially in PPR. Maybe Gore does lay an egg who knows but then again so does everyone - AD last week , LT a few games this year , etc. Against Cincy at home on a Saturday Night Prime time game where you know he will be playing his superbowl I like his chances.

 

[footballnerd]

With Shaun Hill starting I dont care who he's playing against, Im benching him. His upside at this point is 11 pts (which he seems to be getting every week). Im playing Jamal Lewis confidently over him (cant believe hes the 6th ranked RB).

Every week?Really don't know what your scoring system is, but 21/116/2 isn't 11 points in my league, which he did against the last weak defense he faced.

He got 11pts in my PPR league.Gore is a decent 10pts per week in PPR, so I'm definitely considering him over Young and Jacobs. With that rookie in this week, there will be a heavy dose of Gore vs a CIN D that gives up 116 on the ground and 231 in the air. I see Gore getting 15 pts in yards/receptions in a PPR with all the check downs Hill will throw to him when the deep ball isn't open. Gore might not score a TD tho.So if you want a safe 10-15 pts go with Gore vs CIN D. I dont trust Jacobs to get me that much.

 

[Keys Myaths]

He got 11pts in my PPR league.

What kind of PPR league? He had 11 receptions that week alone. Does your league ONLY count receptions?

 

[footballnerd]

He got 11pts in my PPR league.

What kind of PPR league? He had 11 receptions that week alone. Does your league ONLY count receptions?

rec = 0.5ptsNot exactly sure which game you're talking about, but I was refering to Gore's stats for Wk 14 vs a tough Min rush D.16 rushes for 68yds8 recs for 49 yds2 fumbles11.6 fantasy pointsRegardless of all the specifics, Gore is a nice play in a PPR league for Wk 15.

 

[Keys Myaths]

He got 11pts in my PPR league.

What kind of PPR league? He had 11 receptions that week alone. Does your league ONLY count receptions?

rec = 0.5ptsNot exactly sure which game you're talking about, but I was refering to Gore's stats for Wk 15 vs a tough Min rush D.16 rushes for 68yds8 recs for 49 yds2 fumbles11.6 fantasy pointsRegardless of all the specifics, Gore is a nice play in a PPR league for Wk 15.

I wasn't talking about Week 14, which is the week you're pointing to. The poster I replied to mentioned that he got 11 points every week.The last BAD defense he played (which is what I referenced) was 3 weeks ago against Arizona. He did OK that game.

 

[footballnerd]

He got 11pts in my PPR league.

What kind of PPR league? He had 11 receptions that week alone. Does your league ONLY count receptions?

rec = 0.5ptsNot exactly sure which game you're talking about, but I was refering to Gore's stats for Wk 15 vs a tough Min rush D.16 rushes for 68yds8 recs for 49 yds2 fumbles11.6 fantasy pointsRegardless of all the specifics, Gore is a nice play in a PPR league for Wk 15.

I wasn't talking about Week 14, which is the week you're pointing to. The poster I replied to mentioned that he got 11 points every week.The last BAD defense he played (which is what I referenced) was 3 weeks ago against Arizona. He did OK that game.

Oh okay, got it now, thanks. Ya, Gore went off vs ARI. He did pretty decent vs CAR D the week after too (13.6 PPR) even if Dilfer's gunslinging INTs made it tough. I agree he's a good play vs CIN.

 

[crowe1130]

I think you do have to keep Gore in your lineup if you're in PPR. My league doesn't do points for catches, though, so he's on the pine.

Edit for typo

 

[shadyridr]

He got 11pts in my PPR league.

What kind of PPR league? He had 11 receptions that week alone. Does your league ONLY count receptions?

rec = 0.5pts

Not exactly sure which game you're talking about, but I was refering to Gore's stats for Wk 15 vs a tough Min rush D.

16 rushes for 68yds

8 recs for 49 yds

2 fumbles

11.6 fantasy points

Regardless of all the specifics, Gore is a nice play in a PPR league for Wk 15.

I wasn't talking about Week 14, which is the week you're pointing to. The poster I replied to mentioned that he got 11 points every week.The last BAD defense he played (which is what I referenced) was 3 weeks ago against Arizona. He did OK that game.

You just gonna ignore the Carolina game? Last I checked that was a bad defense as well. He scored 11 pts for me that week.

 

[dickey moe]

Starting him with supreme hesitation.

 

[FavreCo]

You just gonna ignore the Carolina game? Last I checked that was a bad defense as well. He scored 11 pts for me that week.

What was ignored was the dumoff pass to Gore by Dilfer. That POS is not a factor this week. Like The Moz and I said already, hello dumpoff. It won't matter what the play call is. Unlike Dilfer (who couldn't hit a WR to save his life), Hill will look for the safe pass.

 

[Wu-banger]

I acquired him via trade for this game..... I'm starting him over Steckler.

I expect the 49ers to lean on him heavily , and I expect him to be successful.

Even with the Bengals focusing on stopping the run and making Hill beat them... the lillte Tigers are horrible vs the run...

 

[Judge Smails]

This really depends on your options. If you are like me and you drafted Gore first round, you would feel pretty bad benching your first round draft pick and he plays well and you end up losing because of it. However, it wouldn't be so bad if you started him since you didn't really have better options and he didn't do well. Bottom line, I could bench Gore for someone else, but how can bench a talented RB like Gore that I drafted in the 1st round? I did the same thing last week when he was matched up against Minnesota and he pleasantly surprised me. After Dilfer went out, Gore only had 27 yards rushing on 7 attempts, but he did have 6 receptions and they were playing from behind. Hill looked for him often so maybe Gore is a good start in a PPR no matter what. In a TD-heavy league, that's another matter.

If you're starting Gore even slightly because of where you drafted him, you need to learn the complex economic theory of sunk costs.

Like me paying $160 for Jesse Chatman in a free agent bidding war (mostly playing keepaway from other owners), never playing him over the next 6 weeks, then cutting him. I'm smart real good.

 

[The Big Donkey]

Starting him with supreme hesitation.

 

[glock]

Starting him with supreme hesitation.

Would that trump "ultimate hesitation?" I'm pairing Portis- instead of Gore -with Westy this week, even though weeks ago I thought this was a good matchup for Gore...

 

[jwb]

My choices boil down to Grant (who's definitely in my lineup) and one of either Gore, MJD, or the Denver mess (have both Henry and Young)

Gore wins that matchup. Not thrilled with it, but MJD has gotten very little work lately, and I don't see that changing this week. And forget the Denver guys - whichever one I start, the other will have the big day.

Maybe Gore busts out this week. Let's hope so.

 

[gregjcross]

My choices boil down to Grant (who's definitely in my lineup) and one of either Gore, MJD, or the Denver mess (have both Henry and Young)Gore wins that matchup. Not thrilled with it, but MJD has gotten very little work lately, and I don't see that changing this week. And forget the Denver guys - whichever one I start, the other will have the big day.Maybe Gore busts out this week. Let's hope so.

Gore is the weakest link on my team, so i will start him next to Grant and hope for hte best. My options at this point are W.Dunn and Lamont Jordan, i think Gore should be better than those two.

 

[The Rook]

I'm going with gore, but I don't have strong options in his place (Dunn or Chicago version of Adrian Peterson)

 

[JMJ]

Stecker at home vs. Arizona or Gore on the road @ Cincy?

 

[robb]

Is "Don't Call Me Al" Gore a better option than Graham at Atlanta or K.Jones versus SD?

My choice at this point is KJ, but talk me off the ledge before I jump!

 

[footballnerd]

Is "Don't Call Me Al" Gore a better option than Graham at Atlanta or K.Jones versus SD? My choice at this point is KJ, but talk me off the ledge before I jump!

There's no question here.....you gotta start Graham vs ATL.

 

[bolldpt]

Shoot, I got Gore, SJax and ADP to sort through on which 2 get the nod. All 3 could have a good game or all 3 could lay and egg.

 

[identikit]

Stecker at home vs. Arizona or Gore on the road @ Cincy?

Gore and SF are actually @ home Saturday vs Cincy.May not make a huge difference, but it is what it is....Id

 

[Hemi-Colon]

shaun hill is better than dilfer and smith. more mobile as well. i look for gore to have a better game than with the other two statues.

I agree that Hill is the better option, but out of curiosity, what numbers do you base this opinion on? At what point did you decide that a sixth year QB who until last Sunday had never thrown an NFL pass, not completion, an NFL pass, was the best QB on they're team . I am puzzled how quickly a former Super Bowl winning QB can be so easily disregarded. Admitededly, choosing any of the three is like trying to pick the least stinkiest turd out of the bowl. Just curious.Cheers

 

[Vikes Fan]

Already have J Lewis in my lineup. That seems like a no-brainer to me.

Starting Gore ahead of FWP because of the Pitt vs. Jax matchup. I think Gore outscrores FWP.

 

[footballnerd]

shaun hill is better than dilfer and smith. more mobile as well. i look for gore to have a better game than with the other two statues.

I agree that Hill is the better option, but out of curiosity, what numbers do you base this opinion on? At what point did you decide that a sixth year QB who until last Sunday had never thrown an NFL pass, not completion, an NFL pass, was the best QB on they're team . I am puzzled how quickly a former Super Bowl winning QB can be so easily disregarded. Admitededly, choosing any of the three is like trying to pick the least stinkiest turd out of the bowl. Just curious.Cheers

Have you been watching any of the games?? Dilfer is like a gungslinging Brett Farve with NO SKILLS!! look at the CAR game 4 INTs, most trying to thread the needle to someone not even near the pass. He's absolutely horrible but throws wrecklessly with arrogance, and my grandma couldnt be any worse. So yes, Hill is easily an upgrade without even starting a game for SF yet.

 

[shadyridr]

OK I know Gore has been average this year but hes still averaging a solid 11 ppg and is currently RB12 in my league. For those who are thinking about guys like Stecker over him you are nuts. At the very least Gore has been a very solid RB2 in leagues this year.

 

[Dexter Manley]

I read on foxsports or somewhere that Gore missed practice yesterday because of his ankle. While I certainly expect him to play, does anyone have any insight as to how this injury will affect his performance? He just tweaked his ankle last week, no?

 

[shadyridr]

I read on foxsports or somewhere that Gore missed practice yesterday because of his ankle. While I certainly expect him to play, does anyone have any insight as to how this injury will affect his performance? He just tweaked his ankle last week, no?

He misses practice every week to rest the ankle.

 

[kncks12]

With Shaun Hill starting I dont care who he's playing against, Im benching him. His upside at this point is 11 pts (which he seems to be getting every week). Im playing Jamal Lewis confidently over him (cant believe hes the 6th ranked RB).

In PPR, Hill will improve Gore with dump offs. He got me nice pts the last 4 weeks in PPR.