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Buffalo Rumblings fantasy football takes on Frank Gore Jr.
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All Buffalo Rumblings insights about Frank Gore Jr.
PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026
Elevated from practice squad for Week 1 vs. Houston; elevation signals Ty Johnson (listed questionable) unlikely to play, opening opportunity for Gore Jr.; averaged 4.6 yards per carry on 26 attempts in preseason (third consecutive strong preseason); 24 years old with one prior regular-season reception (six yards) in wild-card win over Jaguars; may factor into Bills offense in season opener.PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026
Bills third RB candidate who is likely to be elevated if Ty Johnson cannot play; Gore Jr. filled this exact role in Buffalo's wild-card playoff win over Jacksonville last January.NegativeProjectionSep 4, 2026
Returning finalist from prior year; competes for 13 semifinalist spots in new consolidated voting structure that combines all eligible players regardless of eligibility window, facing 17+ candidates for 13 spots.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Practice squad running back competing for elevation to active roster; has done everything possible to crack the 53-man roster but remains blocked by James Cook III, Ty Johnson, and Ray Davis on the depth chart. Head coach Joe Brady indicated Gore is capable and could be elevated via the new two-call-ups-per-week rule, stating: "just because a guy's not on your 53 right now doesn't mean he's not going to be playing for you Week 1." Brady emphasized that practice squad players must be ready for their opportunity and that some practice squad players are "above guys on the active roster" in his evaluation.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
Frank Gore Jr. is a game-day roster consideration for Week 1 against Houston depending on Ty Johnson's lower-body injury status. With Johnson's availability uncertain and the team having 12 days to finalize roster decisions, Gore Jr. could receive a game-day check if Johnson is unavailable or limited.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
RB Frank Gore Jr. was released by the Bills and is subject to the waiver process; he remains available for claim by other teams through the waiver deadline of 1 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 31.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Running back Frank Gore Jr. emerged as a preseason standout and is in contention to make the Bills' 53-man roster, with his performance during the preseason suggesting he has a legitimate chance to secure a roster spot.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
Demonstrated ability to make something out of nothing on multiple occasions against the Steelers and had another stellar blitz pickup on a Shane Buechele long completion for the second-straight week; earned his roster spot and will hold it at least until Ty Johnson returns from IR.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
The third-year running back demonstrated elite all-around skill in the preseason finale: 15 touches, 72 yards from scrimmage, 1 TD, plus consistent excellence in pass protection (A-gap blitz), receiving (flat/screen catches), and between-the-tackles running. The source believes Gore Jr. has done enough to earn an opportunity when games count, particularly if Buffalo places Ty Johnson on short-term IR to start the season.PositiveUsageAug 28, 2026
Gore put on a clinic early against Pittsburgh, finishing with 10 rushes for 27 yards and 1 touchdown, plus 5 receptions on 5 targets for 45 yards. The source notes Gore has proven capable as a receiver similar to Ray Davis. Gore demonstrated his value by turning inside to welcome defenders rather than running out of bounds, a play that impressed the sideline and executive suite. He is viewed as a dependable back who gets better with more snaps.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Frank Gore Jr. will compete in the preseason Week 3 game against Pittsburgh to earn significant consideration for the regular season and beyond; the source questions whether this is Gore's year despite the noise surrounding Ian Wheeler's performance.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Gore Jr. and Ian Wheeler are interchangeable in the Bills' roster construction; the source could see the Bills opting with either of them to start the regular season on the 53-man roster.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Frank Gore Jr. has forced six missed tackles on just 16 attempts for a 37.5% missed tackle forced rate with three runs of 10 or more yards. The source is convinced Gore could be perfectly fine as a complementary piece to Buffalo's run game if called upon, and notes the backfield depth concern has vanished.NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026
Running back Frank Gore Jr. rushed for 54 yards on carries in the preseason game against Cleveland but committed a fumble, limiting his overall impact in Buffalo's 31-7 win.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Gore can play despite lacking top-notch athleticism. The source praises his vision and balance, noting he made several nice moves to evade defenders in the 4th quarter.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Gore Jr. fumbled on his lone kickoff return attempt, and while he recovered his own fumble, it was not a great look. He also dropped a pass on a screen attempt in the fourth quarter, looking to run before securing the grab. He once again looked like the slower, less explosive option compared to Ian Wheeler, who made players miss in the backfield and displayed good hands and burst. Wheeler appears to be the superior option overall, doing everything Gore Jr. can do but with much more burst and athleticism.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Frank Gore Jr. scored a touchdown in preseason action against Carolina, extending the Bills lead to 28-7 in the fourth quarter, demonstrating offensive involvement and goal-line opportunity access in the Bills' preseason game plan.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Frank Gore Jr. turned in a characteristically solid performance, though Ian Wheeler came in against essentially the same competition and offered a completely different gear. Gore Jr. is patient but lacking in burst, whereas Wheeler showed great vision, solid contact balance, and a second gear that Gore Jr. doesn't have.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Gore Jr. caught a pass in the wild-card win over the Jaguars, but Zachariason is not ready to predict a giant leap forward for him as a runner, suggesting limited offensive upside despite the recent game activity.