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Bye Week5Rank69% Owned21.0% Change-2.1WK 6 Pts6.70WK 7 Pts6.70
2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1BAL
Loss, 10-59
----1-113-----2.20
2NE
Loss, 0-43
---6-16-----2.20
3@DAL
Loss, 6-31
---17-110-----3.70
4LAC
Loss, 10-30
---7--------0.70
5Bye  ------------0.00
6WAS
Loss, 16-17
---71-------6.70
7@BUF
Loss, 21-31
---71-------6.70
8@PIT
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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9NYJ
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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10@IND
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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11BUF
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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12@CLE
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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13PHI
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14@NYJ
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15@NYG
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16CIN
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17@NE
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2019 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1BAL,
L 10-59
-1-13--2.20
2NE,
L 0-43
6-6--2.20
3@DAL,
L 6-31
17-10--3.70
4LAC,
L 10-30
7----0.70
5Bye-----0.00
6WAS,
L 16-17
71---6.70
7@BUF,
L 21-31
71---6.70
8@PIT,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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9NYJ,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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10@IND,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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11BUF,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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12@CLE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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13PHI,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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14@NYJ,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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15@NYG,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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16CIN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17@NE,
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News

  • Scores in loss

    Ballage ran the ball three times for seven yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: Ballage duplicated his exact rushing statline from Week 6, managing to score for a second consecutive week. The second-year pro has been eclipsed by both Kenyan Drake and Mark Walton on Miami's depth chart, but he appears to be hanging onto a role as the team's short-yardage and goal-line back.

    Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 8:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Reaches end zone

    Ballage ran for seven yards and one touchdown on three carries during Sunday's 17-16 loss to Washington.

    Analysis: Ballage was inefficient as usual on the ground, averaging only 1.6 yards per carry through five contests. His 6-foot-2, 231-pound frame did come in useful in the red zone, allowing Ballage to salvage his day for fantasy purposes. The second-year pro now appears to be operating behind both Kenyan Drake and Mark Walton, making him a risky start in most fantasy formats despite upside around the goal line.

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 5:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suits up Sunday

    Ballage (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against Washington.

    Analysis: He's in uniform, but with Kenyan Drake serving as the team's top back and Mark Walton starting to earn his share of carries in the Miami ground game, Ballage is a risky roll in fantasy lineups.

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable due to foot injury

    Ballage (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Redskins, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Analysis: Ballage avoided the injury report in Week 6 until making an appearance Friday as a limited participant. Typically, this is indicative of an injury suffered in practice, but the Dolphins will wait until 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff before making a decision on his availability.

    Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets two carries in loss

    Ballage recorded two carries for seven yards and was unable to corral his lone target in Sunday's loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: Ballage saw the field for just eight snaps on offense Sunday after seeing 20, 21 and 25 snaps in the first three games, respectively. The 23-year-old has seemingly been filed into the backup role behind Kenyan Drake, who has taken 31 carries for 113 yards and 13 receptions for 107 additional yards through four games, compared to Ballage's 19 carries for 29 yards. Not helping either running back is the fact that Miami has often found themselves playing from behind in games so far this season,…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 1 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes minimal impact versus Dallas

    Ballage carried eight times for 17 yards and caught one of three targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 31-6 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Ballage's nine touches nearly doubled his season total, but he did little on the ground as he averaged just 2.1 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Kenyan Drake totaled 72 scrimmage yards on 15 touches and looked much more effective against a tough opponent. Ballage has hardly made a case for a larger workload, totaling 22 yards on 17 carries and 29 yards on three catches through three games. With that said, he seems unlikely to make much of a fantasy impact in next Sunday's home matchup with the…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 6:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Among Miami's Week 2 lowlights

    Ballage rushed four times for six yards and caught one of five targets for six yards in Sunday's 43-0 loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: Ballage looked completely inept trying to catch the ball out of the backfield. He ducked rather than try to catch a pass intended for him in the first half, and then had a ball bounce off his hands and returned for an interception touchdown in the second half. Kenyan Drake is the better running back in Miami, and it's hard to see Ballage becoming much of a difference-maker even if Drake's trade rumors turn into a tangible move.

    Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Used less in committee

    Ballage played only 20 snaps on offense during Sunday's 59-10 loss to the Ravens while Kenyan Drake played 27 snaps.

    Analysis: Ballage, who netted minus-1 yard on five carries and one catch for 13 yards, also saw less touches than Drake despite being listed as the starter. Given that the Ravens led 42-10 by halftime, it's conceivable that the game script simply favored Drake's receiving chops, but Ballage's lack of efficiency also could have prompted him to cede the workload. Heading into a Week 2 matchup against New England's impressive offense, Ballage may once again be facing an unfavorable situation and see less…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 5:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Complete dud as starter

    Ballage netted minus-1 yard on five rushes and brought in his sole target for 13 yards in the Dolphins' 59-10 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

    Analysis: Ballage entered the game as the starting running back on the depth chart, although one wouldn't know it by his final numbers. Naturally, game conditions were far from ideal for any Dolphins running back, with Miami already down by three touchdowns before the end of the first quarter. Fantasy managers holding rights to Ballage and/or Kenyan Drake likely would be ill-advised to draw many conclusions from Sunday's contest about what the workload between the two might normally look like. Moreover,…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Announced as starter

    Ballage was announced as the Dolphins' starting running back for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Though the Dolphins' initial depth chart lists Kenyan Drake as the top back, coach Brian Flores has decided to go in a different direction for Week 1. As Wolfe notes, the fact that Ballage is starting doesn't guarantee the second-year player will be in line for the bulk of the snaps/touches out of the backfield, as both he and Drake are expected to see plenty of action in what could end up being more of a timeshare arrangement.

    Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 10:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed behind Drake

    Ballage is listed behind Kenyan Drake on the Dolphins' depth chart ahead of Sunday's season opener versus the Ravens, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Ballage couldn't take advantage of Drake's absence due to a foot injury during the final three preseason games, as the Arizona State product averaged just 2.2 yards on 18 carries during the exhibition slate. Both backs are expected to be involved in the game plan Week 1, but with coach Brian Flores confirming that Drake has regained his health, Ballage looks on track to fill a secondary role. No matter how the snap share shakes out, both backs could struggle to find open running room while…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 10:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Competition resurfaces

    Ballage will resume sharing first-team snaps with Kenyan Drake (foot), who returned to practice Monday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

    Analysis: Ballage served as Miami's unquestioned starter for two weeks while Drake nursed a foot injury and now will resume working in a timeshare. Drake figures to factor into the receiving game more than his counterpart, while Ballage appears the favorite for goal-line work. Though Ballage is facing significant opportunity, lackluster play along Miami's offensive line ultimately could limit his fantasy ceiling.

    Published: Mon, Aug 26 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bottled up by Jaguars

    Ballage carried the ball 12 times for 17 yards and lost two yards on two carries during Thursday's 22-7 win over Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Six of Ballage's carries went for no gain or negative yardage Thursday as Jacksonville, especially rookie edge Josh Allen, routinely created havoc in the backfield against Miami's starting offense. Ballage, a favorite prior to the 2018 draft of running back's coach Eric Studesville, figures to carry the load this season alongside Kenyan Drake, who has dealt with a foot injury. Thursday showed, however, that no matter how many opportunities he might get, it will be tough sledding for Ballage if…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 22 at 8:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Friday

    Ballage is not playing during Friday's preseason contest against the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: The Dolphins are opting to keep Ballage on ice Friday, given that he's the team's de facto No. 1 runner with Kenyan Drake (foot) managing an injury. Mark Walton and Myles Gaskin stand to receive the majority of carries with the starting offense Friday and for as long as Ballage and Drake remain off the field.

    Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 5:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Met with opportunity

    Ballage will serve as the Dolphins' lead running back as long as Kenyan Drake (foot) remains sidelined, Omar Kelly and Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel report.

    Analysis: Ballage dominated first-team reps during Wednesday's joint practice with the Buccaneers, an unsurprising development while Drake was unavailable. The second-year back reportedly made the most of his opportunity, highlighted by a 35-yard scoring jaunt to the outside along with a screen pass in which he nearly converted for another touchdown during 11-on-11 drills. Drake -- who was spotted wearing a walking boot Wednesday - has reportedly avoided any structural damage to his foot and is expected…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 14 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Benefits from Drake's absence

    Ballage dominated the first-team snaps at Wednesday's practice while Kenyan Drake was sidelined with a leg injury, Safid Deen of The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Analysis: Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post notes that Ballage took full advantage of the opportunity, displaying an impressive combination of size, speed and power. Of course, nobody really questions Ballage's physical traits, with criticism instead focusing on vision, instincts and toughness. Ballage seems to have strong support from the new coaching staff in Miami, often taking snaps with the first team even when Drake has been healthy. There's little question Drake will have a key role in the passing…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 14 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Goal-line touchdown in win

    Ballage recorded 23 rushing yards and one touchdown on six carries, and was targeted twice but recorded zero receptions during Thursday's 34-27 win against the Falcons.

    Analysis: Ballage helped Miami hit paydirt for the first time this season, plunging into the end zone from one yard out on Josh Rosen's inaugural offensive drive as a Dolphin. The second-year back out of Arizona State was mostly held in check on his other five rush attempts, with the exception of a 16-yard run earlier on that same touchdown drive that helped set Miami up in scoring range. Comparing Ballage's rookie numbers to those of backfield mate Kenyan Drake, we see nearly an identical result --…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 8 at 9:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice

    Ballage (undisclosed) is participating in team drills Saturday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Ballage missed multiple practice sessions this week due to an undisclosed injury and now resumes working with the first team. While it appears that Ballage has made a full recovery, it's worth noting that the second-year pro ceded Saturday's initial first-team reps to Kenyan Drake and was held out of certain drills to begin the day. Mark Walton stands to see deceased reps as Ballage and Drake recommence competing for carries.

    Published: Sat, Aug 3 at 8:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still not practicing

    Ballage (undisclosed) did not participate in the Dolphins' team scrimmage Saturday, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: It's still unclear what is keeping Ballage off the field, but Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald did report the running back was able to participate in portions of Saturday's practice, so this injury is likely relatively minor. Mark Walton operated as the No. 2 back in Ballage's absence, with Kenyan Drake stringing together his second consecutive stellar practice as the lead back.

    Published: Sat, Aug 3 at 7:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues to sit

    Ballage (undisclosed) will remain out of practice Thursday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: It remains unclear what exactly is holding Ballage out of practice, but it's now been a multi-day absence for the running back, who is hopeful to cut into the workload of presumed starter Kenyan Drake.

    Published: Thu, Aug 1 at 7:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Issue doesn't look serious

    The unspecified issue that forced Ballage to leave Tuesday's practice does not appear to be serious, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Jackson notes that Ballage walked off the field Tuesday without any clear limitations, which bodes well for the running back's chances of a quick return to practice.

    Published: Tue, Jul 30 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits Tuesday's practice

    Ballage (undisclosed) left the practice field Tuesday accompanied by trainers, Alain Poupart of the Dolphins' official site reports.

    Analysis: Per Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com, Ballage "appeared to get banged up" Tuesday, so it appears as though there's an injury in play here, rather than dehydration or cramping. When healthy, Ballage is slated to compete for carries with Kenyan Drake.

    Published: Tue, Jul 30 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets first snap

    Ballage took the first snap in team drills at training camp, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: This isn't cause for panic for Kenyan Drake owners, but it's at least worth noting as mild cause for optimism that Ballage will be an important part of Miami's offense. The Dolphins declined to invest significant resources in backfield depth during the offseason, drafting Myles Gaskin in the seventh round before signing Bengals castoff Mark Walton.

    Published: Thu, Jul 25 at 7:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for more work sans Gore

    The Dolphins figure to take a closer look at Ballage after they declined to re-sign Frank Gore, Charles Trainor of The Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Given their commitment to a rebuild and numerous roster deficiencies, it won't come as any surprise if the Dolphins enter training camp with minimal competition for Ballage and Kenyan Drake in the backfield. The latter is an obvious favorite to handle the lead role, but he's yet to reach 175 touches in a season despite playing all 48 games since he entered the NFL. The Dolphins ideally would like to see a 1-2 punch, with Drake presumably handling more of the receiving work while Ballage does…read more

    Published: Fri, Mar 15 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Praised for work ethic

    Ballage's work ethic and athleticism have made a strong impression on running backs coach Eric Studesville, one of the few holdovers from the old coaching staff in Miami, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reports. "[Ballage]'s a big, physical body," Studesville said. "He can run. He's athletic. He's got a lot of growth to do as far as seeing and recognizing things. His work ethic is tremendous. He's got speed for a big man."

    Analysis: A size-speed freak with subpar college production, Ballage was selected at No. 131 overall (fourth round) in the 2018 NFL Draft and spent most of his rookie season playing special teams. He finally got his shot on offense when Frank Gore suffered a season-ending foot injury Week 15, immediately responding with a 75-yard touchdown scamper against Minnesota. The rookie averaged just 3.3 yards on his 35 other carries and 6.2 yards on nine catches, with 12 of his 45 touches (27 percent) going for…read more

    Published: Tue, Feb 19 at 7:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records 13 touches in finale

    Ballage rushed 12 times for 47 yards and caught his only target for one yard during Sunday's 42-17 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: Ballage's 13 touches during Week 17's blowout loss tied his career high. The rookie fourth-round pick finishes up the season with 36 carries for 191 yards and one touchdown, in addition to nine receptions for 56 yards. Save for a highlight-reel 75-yard touchdown gallop in Week 15, Ballage was not able to use his size, athleticism and pass-catching abilities to differentiate himself among Miami's running back committee. There's little clarity to be found regarding the 23-year-old's future usage…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Six touches in loss

    Ballage rushed four times for 10 yards and caught two of four targets for 39 yards in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Ballage didn't come near his Week 15 workload -- one that saw him log 12 carries for 123 yards -- disappointing fantasy managers who risked starting him in their lineups. The rookie was mostly stifled alongside the rest of Miami's offense, which managed only 183 total yards on the day. Ballage was able to briefly showcase his receiving chops, averaging 19.5 yards per reception and doing most of his damage after the catch.

    Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Primed for more work

    Ballage is headed for a key role in the Miami backfield with Frank Gore (foot) expected to miss the rest of the season, ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Getting his first significant playing time as a professional, Ballage responded with 12 carries for 123 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Vikings, while Kenyan Drake saw just four touches despite handling a 53 percent snap share. The rookie fourth-round pick profiles as a more explosive replacement for Gore, who averaged 11.1 carries and 1.1 targets in 14 games this season. A Week 16 home contest against the lifeless Jaguars should give Ballage a decent shot to make it…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 17 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts career game in loss

    Ballage carried the ball 12 times for 123 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Vikings. He also caught one pass for a loss of two yards.

    Analysis: Ballage benefited from a substantial uptick in carries after Frank Gore (ankle) suffered a sprained foot during the first quarter, and he made the most of his opportunity. The rookie fourth-round pick capped his performance with a highlight-reel 75-yard TD run on the first play of the second half, in which he broke straight through the middle of the line and then outran the Vikings' secondary. Ballage had entered Sunday's game with only eight carries for 11 yards on the season, but his breakout…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No offensive snaps Week 14

    Ballage did not play a single offensive snap during Sunday's 34-33 win over the Patriots.

    Analysis: Ballage's only contributions during the Week 14 victory came in the form of his 19 special teams snaps. The rookie fourth-round pick appeared to have been carving out a niche role in Miami's rushing attack prior to Sunday's silent showing, but his volume projection for the rest of the season is now murky at best. It seems increasingly likely that Ballage won't get much of an opportunity for touches in 2018.

    Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 9:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Garners career high in touches

    Ballage carried the ball four times for just three yards during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Bills.

    Analysis: Ballage took a direct snap for an 8-yard gain on his first touch of the day midway through the second quarter. His three subsequent carries all garnered no gain or loss of yardage. On the season, the rookie has just 11 rushing yards on eight carries. A draft-day favorite of position coach Eric Studesville, Ballage hasn't had much opportunity to get into a rhythm this season with the ageless Frank Gore leading the charge and the dynamic Kenyan Drake close behind. Miami was nice enough to give…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 4 at 9:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ineffective in loss

    Ballage caught both his targets for a loss of five yards during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: For the second straight week, Ballage saw work in the passing game but did not log a single carry. The rookie fourth-round pick has brought in all five of his targets this season, but he's yet to make a notable difference with his touches despite his 6-foot-2, 237-pound frame. He'll continue to play a depth role in Miami's offense during the Week 13 tilt against the Bills.

    Published: Mon, Nov 26 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches one catch

    Ballage brought in his only target for six receiving yards during Sunday's 31-12 loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: Ballage once again remained relegated to a niche role in Miami's offense. It speaks well of the rookie's pass catching abilities that he saw the field during the Dolphins' first half two-minute drill, but Ballage appears unlikely to carve out a sizeable offensive role this season. The rookie has yet to receive more than 10 offensive snaps in a single game, and he's consequently only worth rostering in dynasty formats.

    Published: Mon, Nov 12 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two catches in win

    Ballage recorded one carry for a loss of two yards and caught both his targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Ballage saw his largest offensive workload of the season during the Week 9 win, logging three touches on four offensive snaps. The rookie running back appears to have carved out a niche offensive role, and he's now showcased his pass-catching skills on an NFL field. Ballage is unlikely to garner a notable offensive workload this season behind Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore, but he warrants attention in dynasty formats.

    Published: Mon, Nov 5 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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