Derrick
Gore
RB · WAS · Very good
- PAL
- 73
- WAR
- 0.1
- YDS
- 256
2021
Derrick Gore
Washington CommandersBiography
- Team
- Washington Commanders
- Position
- Running Back
- Height
- 5' 10"
- Weight
- 212 lbs
- Born
- December 13, 1994 (31)
- Birthplace
- Syracuse, NY
- College
- UL Monroe
- Experience
- 2nd Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Washington Commanders · 2023 (1 season)
- Kansas City Chiefs · 2021 (1 season)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Washington Commanders | 6 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | Kansas City Chiefs | 11 | 51 | 256 | 5.0 | 2 | 51 | 12 | 0 |
Derrick Gore: our analysis
2021 season: 11 GP, 51 CAR, 256 YDS, 2 TD, 8 REC, 105 REC YDS. WAR 0.1 · PAL 73, very good.
In 2021, Derrick Gore, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 73 out of 100 (very good), with a WAR of 0.1.
His strengths: creation (69, above average) and rushing (67, above average). On the other hand, receiving (37, below average) holds him back.
Advanced stats, 2021 Running backs
NFL stats →2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular running backs: 90th means better than 90% of them.
EPA per carry
+0.01
71th percentile
Rush yards over expected
—
Carries
51
0th percentile
Rushing yards
256
0th percentile
Yards per carry
5.0
86th percentile
Rushing TDs
2
9th percentile
Targets
9
2th percentile
Receiving yards
105
4th percentile
EPA per target
+0.74
98th percentile
Games
11
Regular season. Data: nflverse (play-by-play, snap counts), Next Gen Stats, Pro Football Reference. EPA: expected points added. CPOE: completion percentage over expected.
2022 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
0.1
80% of cases: -0.1 to 0.2
Games
11
WAR 2021
0.1
Games played
11
The pace of the last three seasons (WAR per game, 60/25/15), pulled toward the group average, over the games expected from his availability in the last two, adjusted for age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20210.1 WAR · 0.009 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
+10 · 26 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
81
Very good
- RUN
- Rushing
- 79
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 78
- REC
- Receiving
- 86
- BAL
- Ball skills
- 78
- DUR
- Durability
- 62
- EX
- Experience
- 40
Why these ratings?Hide details
- RUN — Rushing : Expected points added and success rate per carry
- ELU — Elusiveness : Yards over expected, after contact or catch, broken tackles
- REC — Receiving : Expected points added and yards per target
- BAL — Ball skills : Ball carrier: fumbles avoided. Defender: interceptions and passes defended
- DUR — Durability : Games played out of his team's, over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NFL
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR: the EPA (expected points added) of every play, above replacement level, shared among those who made it, then converted to wins (35.3 points = one win). PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from (in wins)
45% of the EPA of his carries (the line gets the rest), above replacement.
25% of the EPA of passes thrown his way (the QB and line get the rest), above replacement.
Derrick Gore: frequently asked questions
What are Derrick Gore's stats in 2021?
Derrick Gore has 256 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns and 8 catches in 11 games in 2021.
How old is Derrick Gore?
Derrick Gore is 31 years old: he was born on December 13, 1994.
How tall is Derrick Gore, and how much does he weigh?
Derrick Gore is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 212 lb (96 kg).
Where is Derrick Gore from?
United States: Derrick Gore was born in Syracuse, NY, in the United States.
What team does Derrick Gore play for?
Derrick Gore plays for the Washington Commanders in the NFL, at RB, wearing number 44.
How good is Derrick Gore?
Derrick Gore produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 73 out of 100: very good for his position.
What is Derrick Gore's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
