| 6/1/2013 11:45:00 AM |
Description: The Denver Post reports that Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno had a stem-cell procedure done over the winter, but his recovery has been very slow. | Insight: Moreno and Willis McGahee (broken leg) are going to have trouble beating out rookie Montee Ball and second-year player Ronnie Hillman for playing time. | | |
| 2/21/2013 4:16:00 PM |
Description: The Denver Post reports that Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. | Insight: This conflicts with an earlier report that said Moreno wouldn't need surgery this offseason. It's unclear what Moreno's role will be in 2013, though we suspect the Denver running back situation could morph into a three-headed monster featuring Willis McGahee (731 yards, four TD last season), Moreno (525 yards, four TD) and second-year back Ronnie Hillman (330 yards, one TD). | | |
| 1/17/2013 4:46:00 PM |
Description: Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno won't need surgery on his knee. SOURCE: Bill Williamson, ESPN.com | Insight: The injury knocked Moreno out of Sunday's playoff game but is not considered serious. The running back had 510 rushing yards, 155 receiving yards and three scores in his final six games of the season following Willis McGahee's knee injury. Denver's running back plans for 2013 are unknown. | | |
| 1/12/2013 7:24:00 PM |
Description: Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno left Saturday's playoff game against the Ravens with a knee injury. | Insight: Moreno had 510 rushing yards, 155 receiving yards and three scores in his final six games of the season following Willis McGahee's knee injury. McGahee isn't eligible to return until the AFC Championship if Denver makes it that far, so Ronnie Hillman will serve as the Broncos' top running back for the rest of Saturday's game. | | |
| 12/30/2012 7:17:00 PM |
Description: Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno handled 15 carries for 44 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 against the Chiefs. | Insight: Moreno had 510 rushing yards, 155 receiving yards and three scores in his final six games of the season. That's 665 more yards from scrimmage than anyone thought he was going to have way back in Week 11 when he registered his eighth straight inactive. | | |
| Hot | 12/23/2012 7:29:00 PM |
Description: Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno compiled 127 yards from scrimmage on 22 carries and five catches Sunday against the Browns. | Insight: Moreno is averaging 122.8 yards from scrimmage over his last five games after not playing from Week 3-11. The only thing he didn't do Sunday was score; fullback Jacob Hester punched in a 3-yarder in the fourth quarter. | | |
| 12/17/2012 6:28:00 PM |
Description: Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno ran for 118 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries Sunday against Baltimore. | Insight: Moreno has revived his career in the last four games, running for 391 yards and two touchdowns. He has Cleveland and Kansas City in the next two games so the good times should keep rolling. | | |
| 11/25/2012 4:32:00 PM |
Description: Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno started and rushed for 85 yards on 20 carries Sunday while rookie Ronnie Hillman had nine yards on three carries. | Insight: Moreno was also used on passing downs and caught four balls for 26 yards. It was a solid performance for a running back that's likely being given his last chance to succeed with the team that drafted him. It doesn't carry much fantasy weight, especially considering Denver will oppose the stout Tampa Bay run defense next week, but it should tell you that the Broncos don't trust Hillman yet. | | |
| 11/25/2012 12:13:00 PM |
Description: Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno will start Sunday in place of Willis McGahee but will likely lead a committee with Ronnie Hillman and Lance Ball also taking carries. SOURCE: Adam Schefter, ESPN | Insight: Moreno hasn't carried the ball since Week 2. We'd stay away from this situation in fantasy leagues but if you must play one of them we'd go with Hillman. | | |
| 9/23/2012 3:42:00 PM |
Description: Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno is inactive Sunday. Ronnie Hillman will back up Willis McGahee. | Insight: Moreno has rushed for 15 yards on eight carries and a touchdown in the first two weeks. His deactivation should tell you all you need to know about McGahee's status as the lead back. | | |
| 8/8/2012 2:12:00 PM |
Description: Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno came off the bench after starter Willis McGahee and veteran Lance Ball. Rookie Ronnie Hillman (hamstring) did not play, but is also likely ahead of Moreno. | Insight: The former first-round pick isn't likely to have any fantasy value this season unless McGahee gets hurt and Hillman is a bust. At this point he shouldn't be on your draft board. | | |
| 8/7/2012 5:14:00 PM |
Description: Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno is listed as the fourth back on the team's depth chart, but the Denver Post called that "deceptive" Tuesday since Moreno received several carries with the first-team offense during practice Tuesday. | Insight: While Moreno has a long way to go to earn the trust of a coaching staff that wasn't around when he was drafted in the first round, it's not farfetched that the back could have some fantasy value with the 30-year-old Willis McGahee in the catbird seat and only Lance Ball and Ronnie Hillman ahead of him on the depth chart. However, he shouldn't be drafted at this point. | | |
| 5/25/2012 6:59:00 PM |
Description: Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post said Broncos running back Knowshown Moreno is "fighting for a roster spot" at Broncos OTAs. | Insight: Even if Moreno makes the Broncos' roster, he won't have any fantasy value unless there are injuries to the multiple backs in front of him on the depth chart. Denver also figures to be a heavy passing team now that Peyton Manning is in the fold, so even Willis McGahee's value will be limited. | | |
| 5/21/2012 1:48:00 PM |
Description: Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno appears to be ahead of schedule in his return from an ACL injury and participated in Denver's most recent OTA. | Insight: Moreno was still a top-50 selection last year, but for the third consecutive year came up short of fantasy expectations. At this point he'll have to work just to make the 53-man roster. Willis McGahee had an excellent year in 2011, rushing for 1,199 yards and four touchdowns and figures to be a workhorse type back with third round draft choice Ronnie Hillman as his backup. | | |
| 11/14/2011 3:58:00 PM |
Description: Broncos coach John Fox revealed Monday that Knowshon Moreno will need surgery to repair a torn right ACL.
Source: Lindsay Jones via Twitter | Insight: Broncos coach John Fox revealed Monday that Knowshon Moreno will need surgery to repair a torn right ACL.
Done for the season and definitely puts a cloudy spin on his long-term value. He's been an injury prone back since being selected 12th overall and hasn't fit in with the new coaching staff. Only viewed as a situational runner in this offense, he's safe to drop even in keeper leagues at this point. | | |
| 9/30/2011 3:22:00 PM |
Description: Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) practiced fully again on Friday and is listed as probable for Week 4.
Source: Lindsay Jones via Twitter | Insight: For whatever reason, Willis McGahee may get the start against the Dolphins and Moreno may provide a change of pace. Although, Moreno would quicken it up, as McGahee has been terrible with the workload that he's been given. Moreno is the more talented back, but needs to stay healthy. | | |
| 9/25/2011 11:46:00 AM |
Description: Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno and WR Brandon Lloyd are active today. | Insight: | | |
| 9/21/2011 1:03:00 PM |
Description: Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) has resumed running "some" and will try to practice this week.
Denver Post | Insight: This doesn't bode well for the fragile back's status for this week. Coach Fox is still going to go with the hot hand at running back, which is still Willis McGahee at this point. He's still someone to try and avoid in fantasy this week if he does play. | | |
| 9/18/2011 3:08:00 PM |
Description: As expected, Broncos WR Brandon Lloyd and RB Knowshon Moreno are both inactive. | Insight: Willis McGahee gets the start at RB and Eric Decker gets the start in the WR corps. | | |
| 9/16/2011 7:03:00 PM |
Description: Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Week 2, despite another missed practice Friday.
| Insight: None of the Bronco reporters are expecting Moreno to play and the addition of Jeremiah Johnson could be a signal of confirmation. We'll have to check his status for week 2. | | |
