Ball (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, and while he is listed as the No. 2 running back behind starter C.J. Anderson, ESPN's Chris Mortensen said the team will ride the hot hand if one develops between Ball, Anderson and third-stringer Juwan Thompson. Ball has not played since Week 5, but it was widely speculated that he would not regain his starting spot from Ronnie Hillman, who played well in his absence. However, Hillman could miss up to six weeks after suffering a foot injury last Sunday, and Anderson is getting the start Sunday after racking up 163 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in Hillman's absence a week ago. The three-headed committee makes it tough to comfortably start Ball in most fantasy formats, especially with Anderson getting the first crack at touches.

Ball (groin) will be the No. 2 running back behind C.J. Anderson for Sunday's game against the Rams, the Denver Post reports. Ball is making his return after suffering a groin injury back in Week 5 against the Cardinals, but after Anderson's excellent performance last Sunday against the Raiders (163 yards and one touchdown), he'll get the start with Ronnie Hillman out with an ankle injury. Ball is still likely to get a few touches, but he appears to no longer be the workhorse back he was earlier this season.

Ball will be the backup behind C.J. Anderson when he returns from his groin injury Sunday against the Rams, ESPN.com reports. Ball began the season as the starter, but he has been sidelined since suffering the groin injury in Week 5 against the Cardinals. Backup Ronnie Hillman played exceptionally well in Ball's absence and was expected to keep the starting job until he suffered an ankle injury last Sunday against the Raiders that will keep him out for at least two weeks. With Anderson totaling 163 yards and a touchdown in Hillman's absence, he will get his first-career start as the Broncos ease Ball back in.

Ball (groin) practiced fully all week and is in line to suit up Sunday against the Rams, ESPN's Jeff Legwold reports. With fellow running back Ronnie Hillman out, the report indicates that in his anticipated return, Ball (officially listed as probable) will be a part of the Broncos' running back rotation Sunday, while suggesting that C.J. Anderson is expected to start the contest, based on his solid showing in relief of Hillman in Week 10. While Ball figures to re-enter the equation in some form of time-share with Anderson and Juwan Thompson to a lesser degree, it's not hard to imagine his role increasing incrementally in the coming weeks, assuming no injury setbacks.

Ball (groin) practiced fully Wednesday, ESPN.com reports. Ball practiced in a limited fashion last week, with Wednesday's session marking the first time he has fully participated in practice since suffering a right groin injury back on Oct. 5. Assuming no setbacks, Ball is on track to suit up Sunday against the Rams, a case of good timing, with Ronnie Hillman now expected to miss 2-3 weeks. Upon his anticipated return, Ball figures to work in tandem with C.J. Anderson (who recorded 163 combined yards this past Sunday against the Raiders), with Juwan Thompson also on hand.

Ball (right groin injury) is poised to return to the Broncos' lineup after missing the team's last five games, according to ESPN's Jeff Legowld. The report adds that the Broncos are hopeful Ball, who was able to practice on a limited basis last week, will be able to move to full participation at some point this week. Ball's potential return to the mix is of added import with news that Ronnie Hillman is dealing with a foot sprain that has coach John Fox calling him "day-to-day," while both ESPN and the Denver Post suggest that Hillman could miss two-to-three weeks.

Ball (groin) could get his starting job back in Week 11 against the Rams, with Ronnie Hillman sidelined for two weeks with a midfoot sprain suffered Sunday against the Raiders. Hillman was playing very well in Ball's absence, leaving many to believe that he would hold onto the job when Ball returned. However, the injury opened the door for C.J. Anderson, who accounted for 163 yards and a touchdown against the Raiders, a performance that is likely to get him a fair number of touches in Week 11, even with Ball back.

Ball (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders. With Ball still out, and presumably targeting a return next weekend against the Rams, Ronnie Hillman is once again in line to head the Broncos' rushing attack on Sunday.

Ball (groin) is not slated to suit up Sunday against the Raiders, according to ESPN's Jeff Legwold. We'll confirm Ball's official status upon the release of the Broncos' Week 10 inactives, but per the report, Ball may have a chance to play against the Rams next week.

Though Ball (groin) impressed coach John Fox while turning in limited practices this week, the Denver Post suggests that it would be a surprise if the running back -- who is officially listed as questionable by the Broncos -- played Sunday against the Raiders. The report suggests that a more plausible scenario is one in which Ball would be on pace to play next week at St. Louis, though the running back's Week 10 status still remains worth tracking in advance of Sunday's 4:05 ET kickoff against the Raiders. In the event that Ball is held out on Sunday, Ronnie Hillman would once again be in line to head the Broncos' rushing attack.