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Frank Gore Week 4 Outlook -

By Mike Tagliere (FantasyPros), Thu, Oct 1st 2020, 9:22am EDT

We saw Adam Gase try to get the rookie Perine on the field during their Week 3 blowout against the Colts, though Gore still led the team with 16 opportunities. The snaps were Gore 26, Perine 20, and Kalen Ballage 15. The expectation should be that Perine's role continues to grow, but Gase's affinity with Gore won't stop. These are two of the slower-paced teams in the league, as the Jets are averaging just 58.3 plays per game while the Broncos are averaging 63.3 plays per game and have a backup quarterback under center. The Broncos have allowed two 100-yard rushers through three weeks, but they've allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity. Every time a running back gets a target or carry, the average outcome has been just 0.65 PPR points, meaning volume is paramount to their success. Both Derrick Henry (34 touches) and James Conner (18 touches) each saw plenty of it, while Ronald Jones and Leonard Fournette didn't. Gore has now scored two rushing touchdowns on his last 464 carries. Meanwhile, the Broncos have allowed just eight rushing touchdowns on 447 carries since the start of 2019. Gore has zero upside, so why do it to yourself? He should total his usual 4-8 PPR points, which isn't anything more than an RB4/5. Perine isn't someone you're contemplating in fantasy football right now.

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