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 |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 211 | 814 | 2 |
Missing targets not fazing Manning, Colts’ passing attack
Colts QB Peyton Manning is further proving this season that he can post ridiculous numbers regardless of who his targets are.
Scobee's 59-yarder gives Jags win over Colbs
Josh Scobee's 59-yard field goal on the final play gave the Jacksonville Jaguars a 31-28 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Colts newcomer Tryon making presence felt
Justin Tryon, whom the Colts acquired in a deal last month, has been more than holding his own in spot duty at nickel back and particularly on special teams.
Colts rule out RB Brown, WR Garcon
The Colts ruled out RB Donald Brown and WR Pierre Garcon for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Both players were listed as questionable on Friday but did not travel with the team on Saturday.
Colts' McAfee a weapon in the kicking game
With all the star power on both sides of the ball in Indy, it's no surprise that P Pat McAfee doesn't receive many accolades, but his early-season success handling kickoff duties for the Colts is deserving of praise.
Colts rule out Sanders, Gonzalez, Conner for Week Four
The Colts have ruled out S Bob Sanders (biceps), WR Anthony Gonzalez (ankle) and LB Kavell Conner (foot) for their Week Four game against the Jaguars.
Collie's big day, stout red-zone 'D' spark Colts
A career day by WR Austin Collie and a defense that bent but didn't break propelled the Colts past the Broncos 27-13 in Week Three.
Collie has career game in Colts win
Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns even without Anthony Gonzalez and Pierre Garcon and the Indianapolis Colts beat the crestfallen Denver Broncos 27-13 Sunday.
Colts' Garcon, Session will miss Denver game
Two starters, WR Pierre Garcon and WLB Clint Session, did not accompany the Colts to Denver, creating manpower shortages at both positions for Sunday's game.
Brown becoming bigger factor in Colts' ground game
Although his pass blocking needs more work, Colts RB Donald Brown is becoming more involved in Indianapolis' running attack, according to AFC South Whispers.
Colts rookies contribute in win over Giants
Two Colts rookies, TE Brody Eldridge and LB Kavell Conner, made a big impact in their first significant regular-season action in a Week Two victory over the Giants.
Four Colts starters miss practice with injuries
Four Colts starters were out of practice on Wednesday because of injuries. RB Joseph Addai (knee), LB Gary Brackett (back), LB Clint Session (hamstring) and OLT Charlie Johnson (right foot) were among the Colts missing practice.
Colts play like defending AFC champs
The Colts' ground game and "D" stole the spotlight from the Manning brothers in a 38-14 shellacking of the Giants on Sunday night.
Peyton, Colts cruise to 'Manning Bowl' victory
Four-time league MVP Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a surprisingly easy 38-14 victory over his kid brother and the New York Giants.
Colts' run 'D' must play with better gap integrity
The Colts' inability to stop Texans RB Arian Foster in Week One was in large part due to poor gap integrity.
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.
