Gains 61 yards in Dolphins debut

Gore rushed nine times for 61 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game during Sunday's season opener against the Titans -- a 27-20 Miami win.

Analysis: Gore came in needing 75 yards to tie Curtis Martin for fourth on the all-time rushing list, leaving him just 14 yards short after a strong showing. Kenyan Drake got 14 carries to Gore's nine, lending credence to a depth chart that surprisingly listed the two running backs as co-starters. Drake's still the player to own in Miami's backfield, but Gore appears primed to work in more than just a change-of-pace role.

Set for Week 1

Gore (non-injury) returned to practice Friday, the Sun-Sentinel reports.

Analysis: After taking a day of rest Thursday, Gore was back in action in his usual capacity (full) Friday. Nonetheless, the veteran running back is in danger of ending his consecutive start streak of 108 games. The Dolphins are expected to start 2017 breakout Kenyan Drake at running back Week 1 and beyond, but Gore should still have a meaningful role out of the backfield.

Rested Thursday

Gore (not injury-related) did not practice Thursday.

Analysis: Gore practiced fully Wednesday, albeit with an Achilles' issue marked on the Dolphins' injury report. Thursday's absence presumably falls under the umbrella of veteran rest day. Given the mileage Gore has piled up since making his NFL debut in 2005, routine rest days could be a regular plan for the 35-year-old. Per the Dolphins' posted depth chart, Gore is listed as a co-starter with Kenyan Drake. That said, ESPN's Cameron Wolfe relays that Drake remains a strong bet to lead the team in…read more

Listed as co-starter with Drake

Gore and Kenyan Drake are listed as co-starters on Miami's depth chart ahead of its Week 1 matchup with Tennessee.

Analysis: Miami did the same thing throughout the preseason, slotting Gore right next to Drake in the top spot on the depth chart. Drake is still a strong bet to lead the team in touches and backfield snaps, but this does at least provide a useful reminder of head coach Adam Gase's stated intention to give the 35-year-old a portion of the workload. Given his stocky build and above-average vision, Gore could very well be the preferred option near the goal line, even if Drake dominates touches everywhere…read more

Not playing Thursday

Gore is expected to miss Thursday's preseason game in Atlanta, Alain Poupart of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Analysis: Gore made his sole appearance in preseason Week 3 against the Ravens, totaling one carry for minus-two yards and one reception for one yard. Meanwhile, starter Kenyan Drake has ripped up the competition during exhibition season, with 15 rushes for 102 yards (6.8 per) and five catches for 47 yards. At one point, it seemed as if the Dolphins might commit to a timeshare between the duo, but Drake is entering the season as the clear-cut No. 1 running back. It remains to be seen what kind of…read more

Expected to play Saturday

Gore is expected to see some action in Saturday's preseason game against the Ravens, the Dolphins' official site reports.

Analysis: Coach Adam Gase previously indicated that he doesn't necessarily need to see the veteran back play in the preseason, but Gore is anxious to get some reps, and it looks like he'll be able to get them Saturday. How many carries Gore might see is unclear, however, so there are better DFS plays out there. While Kenyan Drake's youth and elusiveness as a runner make him the upside play in the Dolphins' backfield, he's not coming cheap in fantasy drafts and auctions. Gore, on the other hand, sports a…read more

Could play in third preseason game

Gore could make his preseason debut against the Ravens on Saturday, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Coach Adam Gase indicated that he doesn't need to see Gore play in the preseason, but the veteran back is anxious to get some reps in and he may get that opportunity in the Dolphins' preseason dress rehearsal. Note that Gore and Kenyan Drake remain listed as co-starters on the Dolphins' posted depth chart. With that in mind, at the very least, the veteran back should provide the Miami backfield with a hard-nosed alternative to the elusive Drake. While such a committee arrangement will…read more

Won't play Friday

Gore won't play Friday night against the Panthers, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: With Gore being rested and Kalen Ballage (concussion) not playing, Kenyan Drake is slated to start at running back for the Dolphins on Friday, though his healthy backups figure to do much of the heavy lifting in the team's backfield, given the preseason context.

Won't play in preseason opener

Gore won't suit up for Thursday's preseason game against the Buccaneers.

Analysis: Inked in the offseason to bolster the Dolphins backfield, Gore was listed as a co-starter with Kenyan Drake on the team's initial, unofficial depth chart. The preceding likely doesn't mean much due to Gore's age (he turned 35 in May) and Drake's explosive second half in 2017. That said, Gore figures to play some sort of role with his hometown club, whenever he does take the field.

Depth chart lists him as co-starter

The Dolphins' current posted depth chart lists Gore and Kenyan Drake as co-starters, the Sun-Sentinel reports.

Analysis: After the Dolphins signed Gore, a native of Miami, it was assumed that Drake would profile as the team's starter and Gore would work in a complementary role. That's probably still the plan, but Gore has looked good this summer, running hard and hitting the hole, just as he's done most of his career. We've lost count of how many times fantasy pundits were ready to write off Gore, so even though he's ancient (35 years old) by NFL running back standards, he appears to have enough left in the tank…read more

Gore is expected to have a significant role in the Miami offense, rather than simply serving as a mentor to Kenyan Drake, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports. "We got caught in a couple of situations last year where Kenyan was the only guy we had and he had to take the majority of the carries," said Dolphins coach Adam Gase. "Really, that's not what we want over a 16-game season. We'll make sure that we spread this thing out well. We'll use both of those guys the right way."

Analysis: Drake did hold up to a heavy workload over the final five weeks of last season, but he struggled to stay healthy at Alabama despite playing limited snaps behind Eddie Lacy, T.J. Yeldon and Derrick Henry. With Miami's backfield depth otherwise lacking experience, it isn't out of the question that Gore pushes for 8-10 touches per game in a backup role. Damien Williams, who is now with the Chiefs, had 46 touches in the four games he played last season after Jay Ajayi was traded to Philadelphia.

Gore isn't expected to participate much, if at all, during team drills this spring, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: After inking a one-year deal with Miami in March, Gore will suit up for only the third different team in his extensive NFL career. It appears the 35-year-old will take his time learning the playbook and reserve reps for minicamp, or possibly even training camp. There's no discussion of an injury at this point, so it's quite possible that Gore's limited action during OTAs is just designed to preserve his body.

Gore's one-year contract with the Dolphins contains a $1.015 million base salary and $90,000 signing bonus, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis: The terms of the contract support the notion that Gore was merely brought in to alleviate some of Kenyan Drake's workload as opposed to competing for a lead role. Set to turn 35 years old in May, the veteran probably could have gotten a bit more money elsewhere, but he likely preferred to finish his NFL career in his hometown. Gore doesn't have much competition for the No. 2 role at the moment, but that could change once the upcoming draft is complete. It's hard to see him coming anywhere near…read more

Back in Miami

Gore has signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: It's a homecoming for Gore, who was born in Miami and played his college ball for the University of Miami. Even behind a shaky Colts line in an offense minus franchise QB Andrew Luck, Gore, who turns 35 in May, still managed 961 rushing yards and three TDs on 261 carries to go along with 29 catches for 245 yards and a receiving score in 2017. Meanwhile, Gore suited up for a full slate for the seventh consecutive season. With the Dolphins, Gore will team up with third-year back Kenyan Drake, who…read more

Gore is meeting with the Dolphins on Thursday, the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: A report surfaced just one week ago that Gore was likely joining the Lions, but the veteran back never did emerge with a deal, and remains in search of a home for his 14th NFL season. On paper, it seems like a good fit for Gore to return to the town where he excelled during his college days. There's not a massive amount of competition for carries, either, though a much younger Kenyan Drake would likely be the front-runner. Adding a future Hall of Famer like Gore could help solidify the…read more

Gore is nearing an agreement with the Lions, Mike Jones of USA Today reports.

Analysis: Gore will celebrate his 35th birthday in May, but he still seemed to have something left in Indianapolis, where he landed between 961 and 1,025 rushing yards the past three seasons while mostly playing behind sub-par offensive lines. He'd be part of a committee in Detroit, joining Theo Riddick, Ameer Abdullah and Tion Green in a backfield that's long been the weak spot of an otherwise solid offense. Gore would have a tough time matching his customary workload in the range of 260 carries per…read more

Unlikely to re-sign with Indianapolis

Colts head coach Frank Reich said Wednesday that general manager Chris Ballard informed Gore that the veteran running back likely wouldn't be retained in 2018, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Per Reich, Ballard expressed a desire to go in a different direction and get younger at running back, leaving no room in the team's plans for Gore, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent March 14. Though Gore has shown remarkable durability while having not missed a game over the past seven seasons, his effectiveness waned during his three-year run in Indianapolis. While shoddy offensive line play didn't help his cause, Gore still failed to crack four yards per carry in any of this…read more

Gore had 24 carries for 100 yards and three receptions for 11 yards in Sunday's win over Houston. He became the fifth player in NFL history with more than 14,000 yards rushing.

Analysis: He has 14,026 yards rushing in his career. Gore says he plans to play in 2018, but it seems unlikely he'll return to Indianapolis with a rebuilding team. Gore finishes the season with 961 yards rushing and four total touchdowns, but just 3.7 yards per carry.

Gore rushed for 68 yards on 17 carries and added 18 yards and a touchdown on two receptions during Saturday's 23-16 loss to Baltimore.

Analysis: Gore took a dump pass from Jacoby Brissett and scurried up the field for a 14-yard score in the second quarter. It was Gore's first receiving touchdown of the season and snapped a three-game scoreless streak for the veteran back. Gore has been one of the few bright spots in Indy's offense this season, but he'll have some work to do if he wants to top 1,200 total yards for the 12th straight season. He enters Week 17 needing 105 total yards and faces a Texans team that held him to 77 yards in a…read more

Gore rushed 10 times for 31 yards and brought in three of four targets for 37 yards in Thursday's 25-13 loss to the Broncos.

Analysis: Gore exited the game briefly in the second quarter with a knee injury, but he was able to return to start the second half and became the only other player in NFL history besides Emmitt Smith to post 1,000 yards from scrimmage in 12 consecutive seasons. The 34-year-old unsurprisingly saw a significant drop in workload from Sunday's 36-carry tally in Buffalo's blizzard-like environment, but his receiving yardage total was his second highest total of the season. Gore will now have nine days to…read more

Gore (hand) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Analysis: Gore was held out of Tuesday's practice with the hand issue, but it was always believed his day off was for maintenance purposes more than anything else after he logged a season-high 36 carries for 130 yards in a cold, snowy loss to the Bills on Sunday. The running back's return to full practice Wednesday clears up any concern about his status on the short week, though it wouldn't be surprising if head coach Chuck Pagano sprinkled youngster Marlon Mack into the backfield mix more liberally…read more

Gore was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's injury report with rest and hand designations.

Analysis: On the heels of his most productive outing of the season -- 140 yards from scrimmage in the snow Sunday at Buffalo -- Gore is getting some time off on a short week to receive a bit of rest. That said, his hand is also bothering him at the moment, so his status will be worth watching in advance of Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Gore carried 36 times for 130 yards and caught one pass for an additional 10 yards during Sunday's 13-7 loss to the Bills.

Analysis: In the midst of a blizzard, Gore easily surpassed his season highs in touches and scrimmage yards as the offense leaned on his legs. He recorded a long gain of just 10 yards but was fed the ball incessantly and churned out production through sheer volume. His workload is likely to decrease Thursday against a tough Broncos run defense, but the opportunity for production is still there to some extent due to his featured role. The Colts haven't shown much interesting in getting Marlon Mack more…read more

Gore rushed 13 times for 61 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Jaguars.

Analysis: Gore came in seventh on the NFL's all-time career rushing list, but passed Jerome Bettis (13,662) and LaDainian Tomlinson (13,684) over the course of this one to move up to fifth. The 34-year-old running back got seven more carries than Marlon Mack, but rushed for only 15 more yards than his younger counterpart. With double-digit carries in all but one game this season, Gore still provides a decent floor due to volume despite playing in one of the league's least effective offenses.

Gore rushed 17 times for 62 yards and a touchdown while turning five targets into two catches for 17 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Titans.

Analysis: Gore made Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota pay for his second interception late in the first half by bursting up the middle for a 14-yard touchdown on 3rd-and-1 during the ensuing possession. The veteran running back was held to fewer than 4.0 yards per carry for the eighth time in 11 games while getting exactly 17 rushing attempts for the third consecutive week. Rookie teammate Marlon Mack's case for taking more work from Gore took a serious hit in this one, as Mack's inability to corral a…read more

Gore rushed 17 times for 54 yards and brought in his sole target for seven yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: The ageless tailback logged 17 carries for the second straight week, comfortably outpacing rookie Marlon Mack by 10 totes overall. Gore has averaged less than 4.0 yards per carry in three of his past four games, but that appears to largely be a function of the offensive line's substandard blocking. With the lead-back role still clearly in his possession and a modest role in the passing game, Gore remains viable in all fantasy formats at present. He'll look to better his production against the…read more