Montee Ball Free Agent Running Back Ht: 5.8 | Wt: 215

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Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:33:57 -0700

Free-agent RB Montee Ball was charged with strangulation, battery and disorderly conduct Thursday, March 17, stemming from an incident in June of 2014.

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| Source: The Denver Post

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:42:44 -0800

New England Patriots RB Montee Ball was released Tuesday, Feb. 9.

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| Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:43:22 -0800

New England Patriots RB Montee Ball and WR J.J. Worton had their practice squad contracts expire Monday, Feb. 1.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 07:45:16 -0800

New England Patriots RB Montee Ball isn't in top shape, according to sources. Ball's weight is in the 230-pound range, whereas he was 205 when he was drafted. He was around 240 pounds when he worked out for the Green Bay Packers previously.

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| Source: ESPN - Ed Werder

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:42:44 -0800

Free-agent RB Montee Ball (Broncos) signed with the New England Patriots Tuesday, Dec. 15.

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| Source: Boston Herald - Karen Guregian

Fri, 04 Dec 2015 13:26:00 -0800

Free-agent RB Montee Ball (Broncos) and QB Zac Dysert (Broncos) worked out for the Green Bay Packers Friday, Dec. 4, according to a source.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 12:43:23 -0800

Free-agent RB Montee Ball (Broncos) is being considered by the Chicago Bears in light of RB Matt Forte's (knee) injury.

Fantasy Tip: Jeremy Langford will still be the go-to running back with Forte out, but Ball could still have a decent role if Forte misses extended time. Ball isn't a top waiver wire priority just yet, but stay tuned.

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| Source: ESPN - Chris Mortensen

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:28:55 -0700

Free-agents RB Montee Ball (Broncos), TEs Brandon Bostick (Vikings) and Brian Leonhardt (Raiders), QB Zac Dysert (Texans), RB Darrin Reaves (Panthers) and TE Konrad Reuland (Ravens) worked out for the New England Patriots Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to a source.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:43:22 -0700

Free-agent RB Montee Ball (Broncos) has drawn interest from the Cleveland Browns and other teams, according to a source.

Fantasy Tip: The Browns could use another running back as they just traded away Terrance West. Isaiah Crowell and Duke Johnson are their top two tailbacks, so Ball wouldn't have much fantasy value if he did join Cleveland.

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| Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 16:45:03 -0700

Free-agent RB Montee Ball (Broncos) is no longer being considered by the Atlanta Falcons.

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| Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 18:34:06 -0700

Free-agent RB Montee Ball (Broncos) was unclaimed off waivers and he is now an unrestricted free agent.

Fantasy Tip: Ball is already getting nibbles, with the Atlanta Falcons believed to be interested in his services. Multiple teams are also interested, so don't expect Ball to be unemployed for long.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Field Yates

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 13:11:45 -0700

Free-agent RB Montee Ball (Broncos) has drawn interest from the Atlanta Falcons.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Sun, 06 Sep 2015 11:10:43 -0700

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball was waived Sunday, Sept. 6.

Fantasy Tip: Ball probably will receive some interest if he is not claimed off waivers and may be able to find a new team but probably will not have a lot of fantasy value this season.

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| Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis

Fri, 04 Sep 2015 12:26:24 -0700

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball is not a trade target for the Dallas Cowboys, but the Cowboys could have interest in him if he is released by the Broncos, according to a source.

Fantasy Tip: Ball ($2,700, 5.4% of cap) appears to be available and could be released if the Broncos are not able to find a trade partner for him. Ball likely would not have a big role if he joins the Cowboys and should not be used in fantasy leagues.

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| Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Charean Williams

Fri, 04 Sep 2015 11:37:17 -0700

The Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos are discussing a trade that would involve shipping Broncos RB Montee Ball to Dallas.

Fantasy Tip: Ball is on the roster bubble for Denver, so a trade here would make sense. Now that DeMarco Murray is gone in Dallas, the Cowboys aren't married to any one runner this year, although Joseph Randle is expected to see the majority of carries over Darren McFadden. An addition of Ball would add another wrinkle to this backfield and make him worth a late-round flier in deeper leagues in case he makes a push.

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| Source: CBS 4 Denver - Vic Lombardi

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 23:12:22 -0700

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball rushed 16 times for 27 yards in the final preseason game Thursday, Sept. 3. RB Kapri Bibbs tallied 27 yards on six rushes.

Fantasy Tip: Ball is really on shaky ground and may not make the team. He's not worth being drafted in fantasy right now.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 18:29:45 -0700

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball and RB Kapri Bibbs could be battling to be the final running back on the roster.

Fantasy Tip: Even if Ball ends up making the roster, he has plummeted down the depth chart since the start if the preseason and doesn't figure to make much of an impact.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:06:59 -0700

Denver Broncos RBs Montee Ball and Kapri Bibbs will see the majority of work in the Denver backfield Thursday, Sept. 3, against the Arizona Cardinals.

Fantasy Tip: For Ball, especially, this will be his last chance to prove that he deserves to stay on the team. C.J. Anderson, Ronnie Hillman and Juwan Thompson have already solidified roster spots. Neither Ball nor Bibbs are worth a spot on fantasy rosters at this point.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 11:18:00 -0700

Denver Broncos RBs Montee Ball and Kapri Bibbs aren't guaranteed a roster spot at this point. They will each play this weekend for one final audition.

Fantasy Tip: Ball has disappointed this preseason. He was expected to be the Broncos' No. 2 running back this season, but Hillman has supplanted him for that spot. Either one could at least still make the practice squad, or other teams may be interested if the Broncos aren't. Stay tuned.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 14:13:33 -0700

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball has already lost the backup running back role to RB Ronnie Hillman. RB Juwan Thompson may also surpass Ball in the near future, according to Mike Klis of 9news.com.

Fantasy Tip: Ball has not shown he deserves to be the No. 2 running back. Anderson, Hillman and Thompson have been much more impressive during the preseason, specifically Hillman. Ball will still make the final roster, but his fantasy value is decreasing by the week.

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| Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:13:03 -0700

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball lost the starter's job due to ineffectiveness and multiple injuries last season. He heads into the season in a young, talented stable of backs, but RB C.J. Anderson is expected to be the leader of the group.

Fantasy Tip: Gary Kubiak is open to the idea of using a bell cow tailback, or a runner who will carry the load as a three-back option. Ball is clearly behind C.J. Anderson, but he has the talent and could step up if an injury occurs. Still, Ball needs to have a strong preseason and training camp with Ronnie Hillman and Juwan Thompson also battling for reps. Right now, he should only be considered as a handcuff to Anderson worth a late-round pick on draft day.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:20:30 -0700

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball is expected to receive seven or eight carries a game, while RB C.J. Anderson serves as the bellcow with 18 per game, in the opinion of beat writer Troy E. Renck.

Fantasy Tip: This disputes the idea that Anderson and Ball were "1-A and 1-B" in the team's thinking. Anderson is a low-end RB1 in this format, while Ball is an RB4.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:27:51 -0700

Denver Broncos RB C.J. Anderson will begin training camp as the starting running back. Head coach Gary Kubiak said it's his job to hang on to. Kubiak also added that RBs Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman have had solid offseasons and will make the running back battle competitive.

Fantasy Tip: It's no surprise that Anderson is the lead running back right now as he ran for 849 yards and eight touchdowns while starting just eight games last year. If Anderson can hold on to his starting position, he has low-end RB1 upside.

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| Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 19:30:37 -0700

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball has performed well during offseason activities, and he described the situation at running back as a "1-A and 1-B" rotation between he and RB C.J. Anderson.

Fantasy Tip: While an even split between Ball and Anderson is probably wishful thinking on the part of Ball, he should at least be the main backup to open the year. Consider him a RB4 for fantasy purposes, and he isn’t a bad insurance policy if you select Anderson.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:25:57 -0700

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball seems more motivated this offseason after suffering a late-season groin injury and losing his starting job to RB C.J. Anderson. Coaches have noticed that Ball is more focused following a tumultuous 2014 campaign. Ball said he's ready to be the next man up and is determined to win his starting spot back.

Fantasy Tip: As long as C.J. Anderson is healthy, he'll probably be the starting running back for the Broncos. After all, Anderson made the Pro Bowl after starting in just seven games in 2014. Anderson is a RB1 if he can maintain his starter status for a full season, while Ball shouldn't be considered more than a low-end RB4.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Nicki Jhabvala

Fri, 29 May 2015 06:07:38 -0700

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball and C.J. Anderson are splitting first-team repetitions during organized team activities.

Fantasy Tip: Anderson is expected to be ahead of Ball on the depth chart, but the two will both see a lot of action in Gary Kubiak's RB-friendly offense. Anderson is an elite RB2 while Ball projects as a low-end RB3.

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| Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:22:23 -0700

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball is confident that he will regain the lead-back role with the team, but admitted that RB C.J. Anderson deserves the job right now. Ball is currently behind Anderson and RB Ronnie Hillman on the depth chart. Ball blames an appendectomy in August of last year for weakening his core, which then led to a torn right groin that put him on Injured Reserve. He had just 172 yards on 55 carries and a touchdown in 2014. Ball started feeling better in February and has spent the last three months working on his flexibility with a personal trainer.

Fantasy Tip: Ball has plenty of work to do, but at least he's in a system that could really benefit him if he finds himself on the field often. Unfortunately, that'll probably have to come at the expense of an injury or poor play for Anderson or Hillman. Ball won't be a draft consideration in standard fantasy leagues this fall unless something drastic happens over the summer.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 16:25:20 -0700

Denver Broncos RB C.J. Anderson, who finished 2014 with 648 rushing yards in the last six games, will enter the 2015 season at the top of the running back depth chart, according to new head coach Gary Kubiak. However, competition will be fierce for touches in training camp, with RBs Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman still around. Ball vowed "to get back my job" at the end of last season after landing on the Injured Reserve. Hillman is a wild card, and he has yet to top 106 carries in any one season. RB Juwan Thompson is a possibility as a fullback/running back hybrid.

Fantasy Tip: Because of what he did last year, Anderson is the favorite to be the bell-cow back in Kubiak's system, which has produced plenty of successful runners. Anderson will likely be overvalued in 2015 fantasy football drafts, but he could be the X-factor on your roster, depending on whether he can hold off the other runners in Denver.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 11:07:04 -0800

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) was placed on season-ending Reserve/Injured Saturday, Dec. 13. SS Quinton Carter (knee) was also placed on season-ending Reserve/Injured.

Fantasy Tip: C.J. Anderson ($7,000, 14%) will remain a viable starting option with Ball on IR, though he would have been had Ball returned anyway. Juwan Thompson figures to see backup duties going forward. Anderson does have a tougher matchup this week against the San Diego Chargers and might be worth looking past in Week 15.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Mike Klis

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:07:46 -0800

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) has been ruled out for Week 15.

Fantasy Tip: Ball likely needs another week or two before he will be ready to return to the field. C.J. Anderson likely will receive most of the carries during the game and should be a solid option for owners on FantasyScore at $7,000.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:19:26 -0800

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) did not practice for the second straight day Thursday, Dec. 11.

Fantasy Tip: Ball may not be back before the end of the regular season, so you can continue to ignore him at FantasyScore. If you want to start a Broncos running back in daily lineups, C.J. Anderson ($7,000) remains your guy.

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| Source: DenverBroncos.com

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:28:53 -0800

Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) officially did not take part in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Fantasy Tip: Ball could be back in a few weeks, so until then, you can continue to forget about him at FantasyScore. C.J. Anderson ($7,000) remains the Broncos running back to own in daily lineups.

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| Source: DenverBroncos.com

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:38:28 -0800

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) worked with a strength coach on the side during practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. There is no timetable for his return, but he could be back by Week 17.

Fantasy Tip: Ball likely will be sidelined for at least one more game, which means C.J. Anderson will continue to be the starting running back. Anderson could be an attractive option on FantasyScore at $7,000 because of his ability to produce in running and passing game.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:42:00 -0800

The Denver Broncos have declared RB Montee Ball, SS Quinton Carter, OT Chris Clark, RB Ronnie Hillman, WR Cody Latimer, OT Michael Schofield, CB Kayvon Webster inactive for Week 14.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:58:00 -0800

Denver Broncos RBs Montee Ball (groin) and Ronnie Hillman (foot) both did not practice for the third straight day Friday, Dec. 5, and have been ruled out for Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills.

Fantasy Tip: You can forget about Ball and Hillman for at least another week, and neither running back is likely to help you in the fantasy playoffs in standard leagues. C.J. Anderson ($6,600) remains the bell-cow back for now, and he's more valuable in PPR leagues such as FantasyScore.

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| Source: DenverBroncos.com

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:49:45 -0800

Denver Broncos RBs Montee Ball (groin) and Ronnie Hillman (foot) did not practice for the second straight day Thursday, Dec. 4.

Fantasy Tip: Ball and Hillman won't return to play this weekend against the Buffalo Bills, although Hillman looks like he could have a shot to return in Week 15. Neither running back is likely to make much of an impact for the fantasy playoffs in standard leagues.

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| Source: NFL

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:03:43 -0800

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Dec. 3 but is working on the side.

Fantasy Tip: It does not look like Ball will be able to play in Week 14 but still has a few days to improve. C.J. Anderson likely will continue to be the team's starting running back if Ball is out and could be a starting option on FantasyScore.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:20:23 -0800

The Denver Broncos have declared CB Aqib Talib, OT Chris Clark, TE Julius Thomas, CB Kayvon Webster, OT Michael Schofield, RB Montee Ball, RB Ronnie Hillman inactive for Week 13.

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Fri, 28 Nov 2014 15:37:39 -0800

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and has been ruled out for Week 13.

Fantasy Tip: C.J. Anderson will remain as the starting running back and is coming off a terrific Week 12 performance. Anderson has a price of $6,200 on FantasyScore but will be facing a tough Kansas City Chiefs defense.

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| Source: NFL

Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:22:23 -0800

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 27.

Fantasy Tip: Ball probably will not be ready to play in Week 13, and the timetable for his return is uncertain. C.J. Anderson is expected to receive most of the carries this week and is a solid starting option for owners.

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| Source: NFL

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:24:29 -0800

Denver Broncos RBs Montee Ball (groin) and Ronnie Hillman (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Fantasy Tip: C.J. Anderson should continue to see the majority of work out of the backfield against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13, with Juwan Thompson doing some spot work. While Latavius Murray torched the Chiefs defense last week, they've still been solid versus running backs this year. Anderson's $6,200 price might be a little much for a tough matchup.

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| Source: DenverBroncos.com - Andrew Mason

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 12:12:01 -0800

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) has been declared inactive for Week 12.

Fantasy Tip: Ball is expected to miss several more weeks, so C.J. Anderson should continue to receive most of the carries. Anderson costs $5,800 on FantasyScore and is a solid starting option.

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| Source: DenverBroncos.com

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:59:40 -0800

The Denver Broncos have declared DT Marvin Austin, RB Montee Ball, CB Tony Carter, OT Chris Clark, RB Ronnie Hillman, OT Michael Schofield, TE Julius Thomas inactive for Week 12.

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Fri, 21 Nov 2014 13:47:07 -0800

Denver Broncos RBs Montee Ball (groin) and Ronnie Hillman (foot) did not practice Friday, Nov. 21, and are ruled out for Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins.

Fantasy Tip: Ball and Hillman are likely a week or two away from returning to action. For the time being, C.J. Anderson ($5,800) will lead the way in the backfield. The Miami Dolphins aren't the best matcup for Anderson, but thankfully he catches a lot of passes, and FantasyScore rewards a point per grab.

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| Source: DenverBroncos.com

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 13:12:12 -0800

Denver Broncos RBs Montee Ball (groin) and Ronnie Hillman (foot) both did not practice for the second straight day Thursday, Nov. 20.

Fantasy Tip: Neither player will play this weekend against the Miami Dolphins, leaving C.J. Anderson ($5,800) to the main running back duties again. Anderson faces a stiff test against the Dolphins defensive front, but he may be worth a lineup spot because of his ability to catch passes, and FantasyScore rewards points per catch.

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| Source: DenverBroncos.com

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 10:56:26 -0800

Denver Broncos RBs Ronnie Hillman (foot) and Montee Ball (groin) are not participating in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Fantasy Tip: Neither running back is expected to play in Week 12, so C.J. Anderson should continue to receive most of the work at running back. Anderson costs $5,800 on FantasyScore and could be a starting option for owners.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:14:49 -0800

Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) will miss the next two to three weeks after aggravating his groin injury in Week 11, according to two league sources. RB Ronnie Hillman (foot) is expected to miss another game in Week 12 with his foot ailment.

Fantasy Tip: For at least another week, C.J. Anderson will be the primary ball carrier for the Broncos. He's a nice option again in Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins, especially in PPR leagues like FantasyScore. Ball probably won't be fully healthy for the rest of the season. Dropping him in shallow leagues is understandable.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Mike Klis

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 17:35:47 -0800

Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) said Sunday, Nov. 16, that he didn't feel right after the first few plays of the Week 11 game against the St. Louis Rams. He said it is "hard to tell" how much time he will miss.

Fantasy Tip: C.J. Anderson will be the biggest beneficiary of Ball's absence, if he indeed is forced to miss additional time and Ronnie Hillman remains sidelined, too.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 15:34:21 -0800

Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) aggravated his groin injury in Week 11 against the St. Louis Rams, and he will have an MRI Monday, Nov. 17. His injury might have been the most serious to the team's skill position players Sunday.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Mike Klis

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:20:28 -0800

Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos RB Montee Ball (groin) left the team's Week 11 game for a second time because of a groin injury. He is considered questionable to return.

Fantasy Tip: Ball went back into the game, but it appears he aggravated his groin injury more severely this time. Ball could miss more playing time, which likely would give C.J. Anderson a bigger role in the offense. Anderson could be a weekly starting option until Ball and Ronnie Hillman are healthy.

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| Source: NFL.com