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2020 Fantasy Stats
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2Bye  ---5-212-----3.70
3Bye  ---8-544-----10.20
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2Bye5-12--3.70
3Bye8-44--10.20
4Bye--11--3.10
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  • Joins Chargers' practice squad

    Ballage signed to the Chargers' practice squad Friday.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old was cut by the Jets at the start of the week after an ugly showing in Week 4, but he'll now make his way to the Chargers. Ballage has a legitimate chance of being promoted at some point since Austin Ekeler (hamstring) is on injured reserve and Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson are the only remaining running backs on the roster.

    Published: Fri, Oct 9 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Time up in New York

    The Jets cut Ballage on Monday.

    Analysis: Ballage made a handful of costly mistakes during last Thursday's loss to the Broncos, including a badly missed blocking assignment in the first half and a poor decision to stop ahead of the first-down marker just before the two-minute warning. His departure also is a likely hint that Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) could be activated off IR for Week 5.

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Costly mistakes in Week 4 loss

    Ballage didn't record a carry and caught two of three targets for 11 yards in Thursday's 37-28 loss to the Broncos.

    Analysis: Coach Adam Gase views Ballage as New York's best pass-catching option out of the backfield even though Ballage hasn't done much to earn that trust. He completely whiffed on his blocking assignment in pass protection in the first quarter but was bailed out when Sam Darnold broke out of a would-be sack and took off for a spectacular 46-yard rushing touchdown. In the fourth quarter, Ballage had just one man to beat for a first down with the Jets driving for a go-ahead field goal just before the…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 10:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Active as receiver in Sunday's loss

    Ballage rushed for eight yards on two carries and caught all five of his targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: With the Jets playing from behind most of the game, Ballage saw extra work as a receiving option for Sam Darnold and ended up leading the Jets in receptions while tying Chris Hogan in targets. With Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) not eligible to come off IR until Week 5, Ballage could continue to be the team's top passing-down back, although that role isn't likely to lead to consistent production in one of the NFL's weakest offenses.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 6:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Off Week 3 injury report

    Ballage (ribs) practiced fully Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.tv reports.

    Analysis: Ballage upgraded to a full practice after a pair of limited sessions, clearing him for the trip to Indianapolis. The third-string running back is unlikely to see the field much, though the Jets will need to get creative with their personnel groupings as the team could be down to as few as two healthy wide receivers.

    Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice once more

    Ballage (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

    Analysis: The Jets didn't have any of the three backs on their active roster available for full work Thursday, as starter Frank Gore received a veteran's day off, while Ballage and La'Mical Perine (ankle) both had their reps capped. So long as Ballage is able to upgrade to full participation Friday, he'll stand a good chance at avoiding an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Colts. In his Jets debut Week 2 versus the 49ers, Ballage played eight offensive snaps, carrying once for…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with rib injury

    Ballage (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

    Analysis: Ballage got three touches in his Jets debut last week, but he apparently picked up a rib injury in that one, joining New York's lengthy injury report. Even if he suits up against the Colts on Sunday, Ballage is unlikely to play a significant role.

    Published: Wed, Sep 23 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • One carry in Week 2

    Ballage rushed once for five yards and caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Ballage was used sparingly after being signed by New York earlier this week. Even with all of the Jets' injuries, Ballage is unlikely to take on a significant role in Week 3 against the Colts.

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 6:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Links up with Jets

    The Jets signed Ballage (hamstring) on Tuesday.

    Analysis: The Jets previously attempted to acquire Ballage from the Dolphins in late August, but the trade was voided after the running back failed his physical due to a hamstring injury. Miami later released Ballage, freeing him up to join New York now that he's seemingly healthy again. Ballage will step in to provide a healthy body behind Frank Gore, who now sits atop the Jets' backfield depth chart after Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Rookie La'Mical Perine (ankle) --…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut loose by Miami

    Ballage (hamstring) and the Dolphins agreed to an injury settlment Saturday, Safid Deen and Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Analysis: Ballage, who had his trade to the Jets nullified after failing his physical due to a hamstring injury, will now be able to hit the open market. The 24-year-old saw action in 12 games with the Dolphins in 2019, carrying the ball 74 times for just 135 yards and three scores. He'll look to get healthy and find a depth role elsewhere around the league.

    Published: Sun, Sep 6 at 11:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Staying in Miami for now

    Ballage has reverted back to the Dolphins after a hamstring injury led to a failed physical that nullified his trade to the Jets, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The report notes that Ballage likely will be released and could later sign with the Jets. The trade was merely for a conditional late-round pick, one that may have depended on Ballage actually playing snaps for the Jets. It isn't clear the 2018 fourth-round pick will have a role with an NFL club this year.

    Published: Sun, Aug 30 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Headed to New York

    The Dolphins plan to send Ballage to the Jets in exchange for a conditional late-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Per the report, the Dolphins had planned to release Ballage, but the Jets made a subsequent offer and now the running back is poised to join a backfield that already includes Le'Veon Bell, Frank Gore and La'Mical Perine. In that context, there's not a clear path to carries for Ballage, but he is at least a player who coach Adam Gase is familiar with from the time the two worked together in Miami in 2018.

    Published: Thu, Aug 27 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Jettisoned by Miami

    The Dolphins cut Ballage on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The Dolphins telegraphed Ballage's departure when they signed another running back in rookie Salvon Ahmed earlier Wednesday. The team gave Ballage every opportunity to prove himself worthy of a role on offense in 2019, but his averages of 1.8 yards on 74 carries and 2.6 yards on 24 targets were the lowest mark of any member of the backfield. The 2018 fourth-round pick's size and athletic tools could result in him finding a depth role with another organization, and at this point, a change of…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 26 at 6:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Battling for role

    Running backs coach Eric Studesville said he isn't giving up on Ballage, who has been joined by Jordan Howard and Matt Breida in the Miami backfield, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Ballage may get his shot to earn a Week 1 role, but it likely would be a very limited one. With Howard and Breida locked in for roster spots, the Dolphins figure to have Ballage, Patrick Laird, Myles Gaskin and Malcolm Perry competing for one or two jobs. It's a situation where special teams value could make the difference, which wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing for a 230-pounder with 4.46 speed who logged 292 ST snaps through the first two years of his career. However, Laird was a bigger…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 9 at 6:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Facing roster competition

    Ballage may not have a roster spot with the Dolphins in 2020, Armando Salguero of The Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: The 2018 fourth-round pick was brutal last season, averaging 1.8 yards on 74 carries and 2.6 yards on 24 targets before an Achilles injury sent him to IR in early December. The injury wasn't viewed as a long-term issue, so Ballage should be fine to take the field whenever the Dolphins are able to practice. With Jordan Howard and Matt Breida now sitting atop the depth chart, Ballage will compete with Patrick Laird, Myles Gaskin (ankle) and De'Lance Turner, likely vying for one or two roster…read more

    Published: Thu, Apr 30 at 5:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Stout competition arrives

    Ballage (Achilles) is facing competition for carries from new backfield mate Jordan Howard (shoulder), Chris Perkins of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Ballage and Howard both fit the mold of early-down running backs with limited receiving upside, an indication that they could spend the summer competing for one role. Howard's track record of consistency (4.3 career YPC) stands to give him a clear lead over Ballage, who scrounged up a dismal 1.8 YPC across 74 rushing attempts in 2019. Myles Gaskin and Patrick Laird also stand to compete for backfield roles during the offseason.

    Published: Fri, Mar 20 at 9:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should be healthy soon

    Ballage (Achilles) could be healthy within a few weeks, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Coach Brian Flores said Ballage wouldn't have been placed on injured reserve Tuesday if the running back had suffered the same sort of leg injury earlier in the season. Based on those comments, it sounds like Ballage will return to full health long before the offseason program, but he'll need to battle for his roster spot after averaging 1.8 yards on 74 carries and 2.6 yards on 24 targets in 2019. The Dolphins have plenty of draft picks and ample cap space to secure upgrades in the backfield.…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 8:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on IR

    Ballage (leg) is headed to IR, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: In a corresponding move, the team claimed fellow running back Zach Zenner off waivers from the Cardinals. With Ballage no longer in the mix, added work in the Dolphins' backfield is now available for Patrick Laird and Myles Gaskin.

    Published: Tue, Dec 3 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves game Sunday

    Ballage is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a leg injury, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Ballage appeared to suffer a non-contact injury midway through the second quarter. As long as the second-year pro is sidelined, Myles Gaskin and Patrick Laird will handle Miami's backfield reps.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Retains starting job

    Coach Brian Flores said Monday that Ballage will remain the starter this week, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Despite averaging a miserable 1.9 yards per carry and 4.5 yards per catch through 11 contests, Ballage will retain his grasp on the starting gig for the time being. Rookies Patrick Laird and Myles Gaskin have garnered increased usage in recent weeks -- Laird logged 23 snaps on offense during Sunday's loss to the Browns while Gaskin played 16 snaps -- so Miami's backfield could grow to more closely represent a timeshare as the season continues, unless Ballage is able to start producing more…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another underwhelming performance

    Ballage rushed seven times for 13 yards and brought in his only target for 13 yards in the Dolphins' 41-24 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

    Analysis: Ballage couldn't get anything going on the ground, and he also saw Patrick Laird and Myles Gaskin log carries. The game script quickly turned against the ground attack, however, as the Dolphins found themselves in a 28-0 hole in the first half. The recent release of Mark Walton ostensibly gives Ballage a clearer path to a lead-back-worthy workload, but that's far from guaranteed in a backfield that still seems destined for a timeshare and on a team whose defense can often put the team in…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May get longer leash as starter

    Ballage may have the opportunity to finish the season as the Dolphins' lead back after Miami cut the suspended Mark Walton on Tuesday, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Before the NFL handed him a four-game suspension earlier this month in connection with his three offseason arrests, Walton had seemingly separated himself from Ballage as the Dolphins' lead back following the late-October trade that sent Kenyan Drake to Arizona. Walton was expected to reclaim the top spot on the depth chart once eligible to return Dec. 8 against the Jets, but he lost his roster spot entirely after Miami was made aware of his involvement in yet another "police matter" early…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 19 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Averages 1.0 yards per carry

    Ballage ran for nine yards and a touchdown on nine attempts and added eight yards on five catches during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: In the voice of Chandler Bing, could Ballage be any more inefficient? The sophomore back's yards per carry dropped down to 1.9 on the season Sunday and he's had just one game this season in which he averaged more than three yards per carry. He hasn't been much better through the air, averaging 3.8 yards per catch. Certainly, a depleted offensive line and journeyman throwing the ball doesn't help, but Ballage has failed to do much with his rise to the starting role aside from the occasional…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will remain priority on ground

    Coach Brian Flores said Wednesday that the Dolphins will continue to lean heavily on Ballage as their lead option out of the backfield, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. "Kalen's done a good job at practice; it hasn't materialized in games," Flores said. "We keep giving it to him, and I think it will turn. He's a good player. He's shown it in practice. We'll keep feeding him and I think he will break through at some point."

    Analysis: While Mark Walton missed the first of four games due to suspension in the Dolphins' win last week over the Colts, Ballage stepped in as the clear No. 1 back, playing 54 of 66 offensive snaps but gaining just 43 yards on 20 carries. Ballage's lack of productivity on the ground has been a recurring theme throughout the season, as his 2.1 yards-per-carry average ranks last among all backs with at least 10 totes. Fortunately for Ballage, none of the other three active backs on the roster -- Patrick…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets 20 carries

    Ballage carried the ball 20 times for 43 yards in the team's Week 10 win over the Colts. He also added four receptions for two yards.

    Analysis: Though there was speculation about the roles of Patrick Laird and Myles Gaskin heading into the contest, Ballage accounted for 20 of the team's 26 total carries. He wasn't able to turn that into a lot of production however, as he averaged just 2.2 yards per carry and his longest attempt went for just seven yards. Still, with Mark Walton (suspension) sidelined for the foreseeable future, Ballage is likely to carry the load in Miami's backfield. He'll look to be more efficient in Week 11 against…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 7:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Should see expanded role

    Ballage figures to see an expanded role in Miami's offense in the coming weeks, with teammate Mark Walton slated to serve a four-game suspension.

    Analysis: With Walton unavailable, look for Ballage to head the Dolphins' rushing attack this Sunday against the Colts, with Patrick Laird and Myles Gaskin also candidates to see added opportunities in the coming weeks. While Ballage's team context isn't optimal and doesn't always lead to favorable game flows, he's an option for those looking to add running back depth, with injuries and bye weeks in mind.

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes back seat to Walton again

    Ballage turned seven carries into 19 yards and failed to bring in his only target in Sunday's 26-18 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Even with Kenyan Drake now plying his trade in Arizona, Ballage's role remains largely unchanged, as Mark Walton stepped into the leading role on the ground with 29 yards on 12 carries. Ballage will be entrusted with the occasional goal-line carry, but the Dolphins don't get there very often. All three of Miami's touchdowns in this one came through the air.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Meager role in Week 8

    Ballage played 10 of the Dolphins' 60 offensive snaps in Monday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers, finishing with eight yards on three carries and an 11-yard reception.

    Analysis: Though pregame reports suggested Ballage would garner the start Week 8 following the trade of Kenyan Drake to the Cardinals, Mark Walton lined up in the backfield for the Dolphins' first snap. Walton went on to play 51 more snaps on the evening, indicating that he's the clear No. 1 back for the Drake-less Dolphins. Ballage's 17 percent offensive snap share was actually his largest portion since Week 3, but his role isn't sizable enough to make him worthy of rostering in the majority of fantasy…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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