NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • PFF.COM
KALEN BALLAGE
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Chargers frustrated after third straight loss has them 2-7
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Revenge game? Not so much for Chargers' Kalen Ballage vs. Dolphins Chargers running back Kalen Ballage finishes with 68 yards in 18 carries during Sunday's loss to Miami Dolphins, who drafted him in 2018.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • LATIMES.COM
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NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • PFF.COM
Registers over 100 total yards Ballage carried the ball 18 times for 68 yards and also tallied five receptions for 34 yards in the 29-21 loss Sunday to the Dolphins.
Impact That's now back-to-back weeks Ballage acted as the feature back for the Chargers although this time Week 8 leading rusher, Troymaine Pope (neck) was active. At this point it's clear to say Ballage has surpassed Joshua Kelley and Pope on the team's running-back hierarchy and it's possible the former Dolphin could even be a part of the team's plans once Austin Ekeler (hamstring) returns, which could be as soon as Week 12 against the Bills. In the immediate future, Ballage figures to be the prime back in yet another revenge game, this time against the Jets next Sunday.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Inks deal with active roster The Chargers promoted Ballage to the active roster Saturday.
Impact Ballage made his Chargers debut last week and immediately received an increased workload with Justin Jackson (knee) exiting early, and he took advantage of the opportunity, recording 84 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 17 touches. Jackson's now on IR, too, so Ballage, Joshua Kelley and Troymaine Pope (neck) will round out the backfield committee for Sunday's game versus Miami. The Chargers likely will take a "hot hand" approach, so Ballage should have a chance to prove that last week wasn't a fluke.
NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Will be promoted for Week 10 Ballage will be elevated to the Chargers' active roster for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, per coach Anthony Lynn, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ballage took on a leading role in his Chargers debut after Justin jackson hurt his knee early last week against Vegas, finishing with 84 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 15 carries and two catches. While Jackson (knee) has been ruled out against Miami, the Chargers could get back Troymaine Pope (neck), who would provide additional competition for snaps at running back along with rookie Joshua Kelley. Kelley played more snaps than Ballage last week but failed to find much running room. Pope -- who is questionable -- will likely take on a leading role if he plays, but Ballage could end up grabbing the majority of the work over Kelley if Los Angeles' backfield comes down to just the practice squad call-up and the struggling rookie again.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers' Bosa out for 2nd straight game due to concussion
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa remains in concussion protocol and has been ruled out for Sunday’s game at the Miami DolphinsNOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A rookie QB matchup: Miami's Tua faces Chargers' Herbert
Tua Tagovailoa is starting to show why the Miami Dolphins decided to draft him instead of Justin HerbertNOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami Dolphins could be seeing Kalen Ballage this weekend On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins could be facing Kalen Ballage against the Chargers. The Miami Dolphins didn't see a need to keep Kalen Ballage...
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • PHINPHANATIC.COM
Tua-Herbert is a rare QB matchup between 2 high draft picks
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Market share report: The Kalen Ballage conundrum, J.D. McKissic's rising value and more Kalen Ballage has arrives...but will he stay on this newly-high perch? Plus, J.D. McKissic is worth a big bid in FAAB and more!
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Gallman, Pats' Meyers
FANTASY PLAYS: There is still quality to be found in the waiver wires entering Week 10 of the fantasy football seasonNOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB Report for Week 10 pickups, free agents Potential starting RBs (Duke Johnson, Kalen Ballage, Jordan Wilkins) and pass-catchers (Curtis Samuel, Jakobi Meyers, Austin Hooper) are amo...
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Demoted after busy Week 9 Ballage reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Ballage was elevated to Los Angeles' active roster Saturday, ultimately accumulating 84 scrimmage yards, two receptions and one touchdown against the Raiders as Justin Jackson (knee) exited the game in the first quarter due to a knee injury. With 4.6 yards per carry in his Chargers debut and a workload of 15 rush attempts, it's hard to imagine Ballage not getting another chance with the active roster. If Troymaine Pope (concussion) remains inactive for a second straight game when the Chargers travel to Miami next Sunday, Ballage would surely be in line for another audition.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers bobble away another game in 6th gut-wrenching loss
The Los Angeles Chargers have added another heartbreaking loss to their unbelievable collectionNOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores in relief Ballage carried the ball 15 times for 69 yards and scored a touchdown. He also caught two of his three targets for 15 yards in the 31-26 loss Sunday to the Raiders.
Impact Ballage was elevated from the practice squad Saturday and yet somehow led the team in rushing. Part of that was due to injuries as Troymaine Pope (concussion) was ultimately ruled inactive before the game and Justin Jackson (knee) was banged up already in the first quarter. It's clear the Chargers have essentially reduced Joshua Kelley to a part-time capacity, but it's unclear how the backfield would shake out if the likes of Ballage, Pope and Jackson were all healthy. Austin Ekeler (hamstring) still remains as the obvious starter once he's able to return although it's unclear when he might be eventually activated off injured reserve.
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No catch: Raiders outlast Chargers after replay review
The Las Vegas Raiders were the beneficiaries of another heartbreaking finish for the Los Angeles ChargersNOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season
Seven road teams have prevailed in the NFL's Week 9NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brought up to active roster The Chargers elevated Ballage to the active roster Saturday.
Impact Ballage has served on the Chargers' practice squad for nearly a month, and he'll finally be activated because Troymaine Pope (concussion) is considered doubtful. Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley are expected to handle a bulk of the backfield reps, but considering Pope logged a 29 percent snap share and 15 touches last week, there's likely some work available for Ballage.
NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers wide receiver Allen questionable for Raiders game
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to illnessNOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jets rookie Perine likely to have bigger role with Bell gone
La’Mical Perine was drafted in April to be the New York Jets’ running back of the futureOCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joins Chargers' practice squad Ballage signed to the Chargers' practice squad Friday.
Impact The 24-year-old was cut by the Jets at the start of the week after an ugly showing in Week 4, but he'll now make his way to the Chargers. Ballage has a legitimate chance of being promoted at some point since Austin Ekeler (hamstring) is on injured reserve and Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson are the only remaining running backs on the roster.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jets' Darnold says shoulder improving, unsure if he'll play
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