Week 14 vs. Houston
Frank Gore snapped the Colts 50+ game drought without a 100-yard rusher against the Texans in Week 6. 108 total yards on 23 touches keeps Gore in line to be a RB2 in Week 14. Gore also continues to be the Colts' workhorse with 20+ touches in five of his last seven games. That type of workload has been hard to find in 2016 among RBs.
Week 13 at New York Jets
Even in a game the Colts trailed most of the way last week, Gore still amassed 16 touches against the Steelers. That's the good news. The bad news is he only gained 31 total yards. It's clear Gore doesn't function well without Andrew Luck after last week and nine games a season ago. Luck is back this week, but Gore faces a tough Jets rush defense that ranks top-5 in both rushing yards per game allowed and yards per carry allowed.
Consider Gore a low-end RB2 this week against the Jets on Monday Night Football.
Week 12 vs. Pittsburgh
With Andrew Luck likely out, the expectation is the Colts go run-heavy Thanksgiving against the Steelers. That puts Gore into low RB1 / high RB2 territory when you combine his expected volume and match-up against a bottom five run defense in the Steelers.
Gore had 94 total yards and a touchdown in a game last season against the Steelers without Andrew Luck.
Week 11 vs. Tennessee
The ageless wonder is projected to be a top-10 RB option in Week 11 against the Titans. His volume is as dependable as they come, after getting 22 touches for 83 total yards and a touchdown in the first meeting between these two teams. Plus, the Colts get left guard Jack Mewhort back, which only helps the run blocking. Gore's floor at 33-years-old is incredible. Enjoy it while we can.
Gore factors in as a slightly better PPR play this week, and on a week with so many teams on a bye, it's hard not to start him, even in a match-up against a top-5 defense against fantasy running backs. Against Green Bay, Gore should be considered a mid to low-end RB2.
Week 8 at Kansas City
Gore faces a Kansas City defense that is in middle of the road in points allowed to running backs, but his workhorse status with the Colts makes him an automatic start in fantasy lineups. He's had 20-plus touches in four of his last five games and he's also being utilized in the red zone. Consider Gore a high-end RB2 with RB1 upside in Week 8.
Week 7 at Tennessee
Frank Gore broke the Colts 50-plus game streak without a 100-yard rusher last week, and he's been one of the more consistent RBs this season, with 60 total yards and/or a touchdown in each game. He should once again post RB2 numbers against the Titans on volume alone, but it is not a great matchup, as the Titans are top-10 in fantasy points allowed to RBs. However, Tennessee has allowed a score to running backs in three of the past four weeks.
Week 6 at Houston
Frank Gore heads to Houston where you'd think it's a tough matchup. However, the Texans have allowed six touchdowns in five games to opposing running backs and 98.2 yards per game. The Colts will likely look to feed Gore and their other backs too to keep the pressure off Luck with a poor pass blocking offensive line. He's a solid RB2 in Week 6.
Week 5 vs. Chicago
The Colts are riding Frank Gore like a workhorse, and so far, the 33-year-old is holding up. 20+ touches the past two weeks puts him solidly into RB2 territory with low-end RB1 upside against the Bears at home. That kind of volume is hard to find in fantasy running backs these days.
Week 4 vs. Jacksonville
Gore had 17 and 22 touches against the Jaguars last season, and the game script should favor him again in jolly ol' England. Gore rushed for a touchdown last week, and we're projecting him for around 95 total yards this week. The Jaguars are in the top half of the league so far this season against fantasy running backs, but Gore is the bellcow for the Colts. He's solidly in RB2 range this week.
