With more than 58 percent of the team’s offense on Thursday night coming from running back Frank Gore, the 49ers need him badly when they return to action on Monday, October 29, for another NFC West kerfuffle against the Cardinals.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the rib injury that caused Gore to miss the last eight minutes of the 13-6 win is “minor,” and he should be able to play.
Gore has 711 yards from scrimmage through seven games, and he’s averaged 5.8 yards per rushing attempt. Against the Seahawks, Gore led the team in both rushing yards (131) and receiving yards (51).