Gore will be game- time decision

Gore will be game- time decision
December 19
San Francisco Chronicle
"For the second week in a row, the 49ers will make running back Frank Gore's availability a game-time decision - this week before Sunday's contest in St. Louis.

The 49ers' leading rusher sprained his ankle against the Jets and did not play in Miami. He did not practice Thursday and continued to receive treatment.

"It's coming along," Gore said. "It feels a whole lot better."

Gore said doctors told him he would not be risking further injury by playing. He put his chances of playing in St. Louis at 50-50.

"Same thing - it'll be game time," coach Mike Singletary said. "Hopefully, he can go."

Singletary said the artificial surface of the Edward Jones Dome will factor into his decision. The performance DeShaun Foster had in Gore's stead in Miami makes the 49ers feel better about the running back position. Foster rushed 18 times for 76 yards and gained some of those yards pushing the pile forward.

"I thought he ran hard and protected the ball," Singletary said. "I was very encouraged.""
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