49ers RB Frank Gore named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
by David Fucillo on Sep 22, 2009 3:51 PM PDT
in San Francisco 49ers News
Email
PrintI don't think this should come as a surprise to anybody. The 49ers announced that they were informed by the NFL that RB Frank Gore was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Gore was an absolute beast this past weekend, more than making up for a subpar week 1 performance against the Arizona Cardinals. It only gets more difficult this week as Gore gets to battle an always solid Vikings defense, and most notably the "Williams Wall." It will be a big test for Gore and the team, but I'm certainly glad we're going to battle with Frank the Tank.
Even with his week 1 struggles, Gore is putting up the best touchdown numbers of his career. His career high in rushing touchdowns is 8 back in 2006, and he's already at 3 two games into this season. In 2006 he also set his career high for total touchdowns at 9 and with 4 so far is on a solid pace. Gore also sits third in the NFL right now with 237 rushing yards, behind Chris Johnson and week 3 opponent Adrian Peterson. Maybe we'll see Gore return to the Pro Bowl this year.
Some details from the game, per the 49ers:
- With touchdown runs of 79 and 80 yards, 49ers RB Frank Gore became the only player in NFL history, other than Barry Sanders (80 & 82 at TB, 10/12/97), to register two scoring runs of 75 yards-or-more in the same game.
- On the day, Gore posted his second career 200-yard rushing performance (16-207-2TDs), while leading his team to a 2-0 start and a spot atop the NFC West.
- His 12.9 yards per carry average ranks second in franchise history (min. 10 carries) and is the third-highest single-game average (min. 15 carries) in the NFL, since 1970.
- Gore’s 80-yd. touchdown run was the longest run of his career, while the 79 yarder now ranks second.
- He also set a career-high, and the 6th-highest total in 49ers history, with 246 yards from scrimmage, having led the team with 39 yards receiving.
29 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Did anybody else think?
That Gore was going to break the single game rushing record? Honestly I was quite dissapointed when he wasnt playing. He was over 200 yards with a majority of two more quarters to play.
Ankle injury
Otherwise, with the lead, he would’ve broken the franchise record easily and made the 4th quarter a record watch.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I missed the 79 yarder
but the 80 yarder was better as he wasn’t even touched by a single Seahawk. I hope to see Frank the Tank steamrolling all day this week in Minny…
Win the inning.
I missed the 80-yarder because i was standing in line for a beer
But i did see it on the TV above the concession stand
by sundaysfinest on Sep 22, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
"I would kill everyone in this room for a drop of sweet beer." .....
Sin,
Homer J. Simpson.
Well, we're waiting....
hmm
they are the same as the National League Rankings, strange. lol ;)
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 22, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Gore the HR hitter
Nice to see Gore take those runs the distance. Even in is stellar ‘06 season Gore didn’t take too many runs the all the way. I know he was a top the leader board in 20+ yard runs but had trouble taking them to the house.
Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.
I was thinking the same thing
It was good to see Gore finish those big runs by crossing the goal line. In 06 he certainly ripped off the big runs, but didn’t finish him like he did this past weekend.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 22, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Gore put in the work this offseason
You can see it in his speed and stamina. He ran AWAY from the defenders. Even the Corners and Safeties could not catch him. He PULLED away from them and left them in the dust. I think this is going to be a big year for #21!! With the Raye offense predicated on establishing the run, Gore is going to get a lot of chances to peal off some big runs. My hope is that when Gore is gashing up the opposing team’s defense, and they start bringing extra help by cheating up safeties, that Raye will take advantage of that and get the ball to our Wide Receivers and Tight Ends in the zone just behind the box. Maybe Davis or Morgan can catch a crossing route and get some YAC. Raye has run into an 8 man front far too often, and the whole idea behind establishing the run is to open up the field for the play action pass. Hill is going to have to hit those passes to keep the defenses honest. Glad Gore got Offensive Player of the Week, but I wouldn’t mind if Davis won it next week catching crossing patterns behind that 8 man front the Vikings are sure to play. Balance is a good thing !!
Another year, another chance to hope for the team !!
Don't forget
He led one of my fantasy teams to victory!
I gotta say I’d be upset if I was my opponent this past weekend. I had Gore and Schaub both starting this week. And he only ended up losing the game by 2 points. lol.
Great job winning the NFC POW award
I knew Chris Johnson had a big game but I just checked and he had a 40+TD run, 90+TD run, and 60+ TD reception, all in one game. Wow. I’m sure Gore would have had more if he would have played more than just 2.1 quarters in this game.
I also like that these runs could have easily been 20-30 yard runs but on both long runs our receivers made some nice blocks.
NFL Ground player of the Week
Going to be hard for Gore to get it over Johnson but the voting is happening now at nfl.com
The difference may be that Gore led the team to victory but the Johnson and the Titans barely lost
http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=players-air-and-ground
Setting stage for home playoff game?
Everyone is in the blocks for Frank. Then he exploits this help with tremendous effort and will. Not turning over the ball is another key that allows him to stay as the offensive focal point. I hope the guards, Rachel and Baas, are up to the task. Boy do we need a good game from them Sunday. If we win we could end up hosting Minnesota in January rather than going to the dome. What a great goal.
OT: interesting article on Favre.
He may be old.
And before you make any complaints about Shaun Hill’s downfield passing take a look at Favre’s numbers.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/DMN-Vikings-need-more-from-Favre.html
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 22, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions
"I told myself I’m not looking back," said Gore, who instead snuck a peak at the scoreboard and ran away from the defenders. "In past years I would look back and put my hand up. I just told myself if they’re going to catch me, they’re going to catch me."
I hope this happens a couple more times this season.
It was Johnny Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering, and they were blazin that s*** up everyday.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Niners Nation
Related FanShots on Niners Nation
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
