Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball is questionable for Sunday's game with a groin injury. That's supposed to denote a 50 percent chance of playing, but even if he does, he won't be shouldering a full workload. The definition of a full workload has shifted when it comes to Ball, thanks to strong play from Ronnie Hillman in relief.
Montee Ball says Ronnie Hillman should remain starter, but his return complicates the fantasy situation
Montee Ball is close to returning from injury, but thinks Ronnie Hillman should remain the starter when he does come back. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Hillman has established himself as the starter, and Ball isn’t disagreeing. Ball said that, upon his return, Hillman “definitely should” remain the starter, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN. Ball had 55 carries for 172 yards and a touchdown over the first four games of the season, but has missed the past four games due to his injuries. Hillman has carried the ball 85 times for 365 yards and three touchdowns.
Fantasy Impact: It's always good to see a player eager to compete and a player who doesn't think he's entitled to anything, but that means little for fantasy owners. Hillman has established himself as a solid fantasy weapon, but Ball's return complicates things even if Hillman keeps the majority of the carries. Denver will likely split the carries to see what Ball can contribute, and that is bad for fantasy teams everywhere. However, Hillman will have the edge early on, and he should definitely be started against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
