San Francisco 49ers
Frank Gore - #21 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 217 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/14/1983 |
| Birthplace | Coral Gables, FL |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 3rd round, 1st pick by 49ers |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | 1214 | 8 |
Harbaugh doing the impossible with Smith
Last Sunday they played Improbable Bowl I at Ford Field in Detroit, and nothing was more improbable than that Alex Smith was in it, writes columnist Ron Borges.
49ers proceed into bye week with emotional coach
49ers players love the fiery demeanor of their head coach, Jim Harbaugh, even if it led to an awkward moment at the end of Sunday's game vs. the Lions.
Shorts and Shells: Week Six
In this week's edition, Jim Harbaugh and the Niners get physical; the Raiders and Cowboys make shaky calls; a marvelous streak remains intact; and plenty more.
49ers hand Lions first loss of the season
Alex Smith's fourth-down, 6-yard pass to Delanie Walker gave San Francisco the go-ahead touchdown with 1:51 left, lifting the 49ers to a 25-19 win over the previously unbeaten Lions.
49ers place WR Morgan on injured reserve, sign WR Swain
The 49ers have placed WR Josh Morgan on injured reserve and signed former Packers WR Brett Swain.
Peterson, Willis and Crosby named NFC Players of the Week
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, 49ers LB Patrick Willis and Packers PK Mason Crosby were named NFC Players of the Week for Week Five.
49ers add former Packers WR Swain
The 49ers reportedly hosted several wide receivers on Tuesday and decided to sign former Packer Brett Swain, his agent announced on Twitter.
The First Fifteen: Week Six
Taking a look at some of the key Week Six matchups, including Eagles-Redskins, Patriots-Cowboys, Falcons-Panthers and, yes, Lions-49ers.
Week Six power rankings
The 49ers have cracked the top 10 in our power rankings, an amazing turnaround from their miserable 6-10 season in 2010.
49ers WR Morgan hurt in final minutes of blowout
WR Josh Morgan, the 49ers leading receiver this season, will miss an extended period of time because of a fractured right ankle.
Shorts and Shells: Week Five
Taking stock of the Raiders' emotional victory; the Titans' strong chances despite their loss; the Broncos' impending QB choice; and other Week Five nuggets.
PLAYER NEWS
Gore was fined $10,500 by the NFL on Wednesday after he wore his socks too low in Sunday's NFC championship game at Atlanta, an equipment violation. It marked the second time he was fined this season.|||||||
Gore says he was so focused on winning the game and getting the 49ers back to a Super Bowl at last that he didn't give his uniform all the attention he should have. He did his part on the field, though. Gore rank for touchdowns of 5 and 9 yards in the Niners' 28-24 comeback victory over the Falcons, putting his team in position to capture the franchise's sixth title.
Gore managed just six carries for 28 yards in the 49ers' blowout loss at Seattle on Sunday night.|||||||
The 49ers fell behind early and Gore quickly became an afterthought.
Gore carried the ball 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-13 win over Miami.|||||||
Gore has now found the end zone in three consecutive weeks. He remains a high-end No. 2 RB going forward.
Gore is nursing a wrist problem for the Niners.|||||||
He expects to play Sunday against Miami.
Gore was limited to 58 yards on 23 carries by St. Louis, though he did register a touchdown.|||||||
Gore hasn't run for 100-plus yards since Oct. 18 but is still essentially a must-start in all leagues.
