09/25/2009 – After appearing to be just fine earlier this week, Broncos rookie RB Knowshon Moreno was listed on the team’s injury report with a groin problem, which means he got hurt on Thursday. He did not practice on Friday.
Just what Fantasy owners need — another running back injury in Denver. If Moreno is limited or can’t play, then Correll Buckhalter would take over as the primary rusher against the Raiders in Week 3 with LaMont Jordan and Peyton Hillis chipping in. Obviously, if you are planning to start Moreno this Sunday, be sure to have a backup plan in place in case he can’t go — Buckhalter would be a smart option. We’ll be first to know whether or not he’ll be active this Sunday on Fantasy Football Today, 11 a.m. ET here on CBSSports.com.
09/16/2009 – The Colorado Springs Gazette reports that Knowshon Moreno (knee) and Correll Buckhalter will continue to split carries. “We’re going to play everybody here,” offensive coordinator Mike McCoy said. “There will be a certain rotation we’re going to have, depending on the way the game is going. We have a plan going in how to play each guy, and the same thing with the receiver group. We’re going to play those guys ‘X’ number of plays and get them in there, and we’re going to keep certain guys in for certain plays.” McCoy also said the team would be willing to be flexible if a hot hand emerged during the game.
Moreno had a less than impressive debut with the Broncos Week 1 against the Bengals, finishing with only 19 rushing yards on the day. Until he proves himself to be a significant rushing force, think of him as nothing more than a low-end No. 3 RB. In Week 1, Buckhalter led the team with 46 rush yards on eight carries. However, he remains just a low-end option and should not be active unless you’re in dire need.
09/11/2009 – Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno said he’s not sure how much he’s going to play in Sunday’s opener at Cincinnati. Moreno played only one series in the preseason and is still recovering from a sprained knee ligament. He is listed as questionable for the game. With Moreno limited, it looks like RB Correll Buckhalter will get the first shot at seizing the No. 1 job for Week 1. Buckhalter is expected to start Sunday, with LaMont Jordan and Peyton Hillis serving as the primary backups.
The safe bet for Week 1 is to keep Moreno reserved against the Bengals. Buckhalter could be worth a flier in deep leagues, but look for Jordan and Hillis to also get carries. Our advice is to keep all the Broncos RB options reserved until we see how it all shakes out.
09/09/2009 - Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 1 at Cincinnati. Moreno is not yet at full speed and isn’t quite 100 percent. But he did say he is improving with each day.
As of Sunday, the Broncos’ official depth chart had Moreno as the fourth-string running back behind Correll Buckhalter, Peyton Hillis and LaMont Jordan. If Moreno does play Sunday, he could see limited touches. Moreno is at best a No. 3 Fantasy RB against a poor Bengals’ run defense, but the injury issue definitely clouds the picture. Continue to track his progress.