Indianapolis Colts
Vick Ballard - #33 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 217 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/16/1990 |
| Birthplace | Pascagoula, MS |
| College | Mississippi State |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 5th round, 35th pick by Colts |
AFC South Spin cycle: Loss to Colts drops Texans to No. 3
The Colts sent the reeling Texans back to Houston as Chuck Pagano had a successful return to the sideline after three months away.
Colts top Texans in Pagano's return
Andrew Luck threw two TD passes to lead the Colts to a 28-16 victory over Houston in head coach Chuck Pagano's return.
AFC South Spin cycle: Colts' turnaround complete
The Colts punched their postseason ticket with a 20-13 win at Kansas City and the Texans continue to stumble late this season.
Redskins, Colts ride winning mojo beyond numbers
The Redskins and Colts have talented rookie quarterbacks, but their winning formulas extend beyond that.
Luck breaks record, Colts clinch playoff berth
Andrew Luck threw for 205 yards to break the single-season rookie record, and the Colts beat the Chiefs to clinch a berth in the playoffs.
Watt will force Colts to seek more help protecting Luck
Texans DLE J.J. Watt's manhandling of the Colts in Week 15 could prompt Indianapolis to spend more resources protecting Andrew Luck.
Indianapolis preparing for Pagano's return
Colts head coach Chuck Pagano had been cleared to return to the team by his physician.
AFC South Spin cycle: Titans play spoiler on 'MNF'
The Titans dashed the playoff hopes of the Jets, while the Texans clinched the AFC South with their win over the Colts.
Week 16 playoff scenarios
First-round byes and playoff spots are up for grabs in Week 16. See how it can happen in the playoff scenarios.
Texans clinch AFC South with 29-17 win over Colts
The Houston Texans are AFC South champions for the second straight year after beating the Indianapolis Colts 29-17 Sunday.
Hall Call: Reggie Wayne
Is 12-year Colts veteran Reggie Wayne just another good receiver, or a standout from his peers?
Eagles disappoint and Colts surprise in 2012
The PFW staff voted on its most disappointing and surprising teams of 2012, and the Eagles and Colts came out on top.
Colts place RB Brown on I.R.
The Colts signed RBs Deji Karim and Mewelde Moore and placed RB Donald Brown and FB Robert Hughes on injured reserve.
Week 15 playoff scenarios
The Texans, Ravens, 49ers and Packers all have opportunities to clinch their respective divisions on Sunday.
AFC South Spin cycle: Texans thrashed, Colts come back again
The Texans showed they're not currently the class of the AFC in a huge blowout to the Pats, while the Colts made another fourth-quarter comeback.
PLAYER NEWS
Ballard ran 18 times for 105 yards in Sunday's loss to Houston.|||||||
Ballard, who has rushed for 199 yards in the last two games, is a back to eye in 2013.
Ballard ran 19 times for 94 yards on Sunday against Tennessee.|||||||
The 94 yards were a season high.
Ballard caught the game-winning 16-yard touchdown pass and ran 12 times for 55 yards in the Colts' overtime win over the Titans on Sunday.|||||||
With Donald Brown back, Ballard's role within the Indianapolis offense was somewhat diminished.
Vick Ballard rushed 20 times for 84 yards in the Colts' Week 7 win over Cleveland.|||||||
Ballard saw a majority of the carries, though the Colts did rotate in Delone Carter and Mewelde Moore. With Donald Brown's (knee) status uncertain, Ballard could see another start in Week 8.
Ballard had just 25 yards in his first NFL start Sunday against the Jets.|||||||
Whether it's Ballard, Donald Brown or anybody else in the Colts backfield, Indianapolis still does not have a running back worthy of more than a No. 3 fantasy consideration.