November 3, 2008 Michael Pittman has been placed on season-ending IR due to his neck injury, according to DenverBroncos.com. Andre Hall was placed on IR as well.
Our View:Rookie Ryan Torain and Selvin Young are now currently the only remaining running backs on the Broncos' roster, meaning Torain should be scooped up if still available on the waiver wire.
November 3, 2008 Michael Pittman is slated for an MRI on his injured neck Monday, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:He was forced out of action in the first half of Sunday's battle with Miami when he aggravated a stinger in his neck. The fantasy value of rookie Ryan Torain would likely go up if Pittman is forced to miss any time.
November 2, 2008 Running back Michael Pittman will start against Miami, and split the workload with rookie Ryan Torain, according to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network.
Our View:Pittman should be the better option today, but it will be interesting to see how Torain, who is being compared to Terrell Davis by many in the Denver organization, performs in his first outing.
October 31, 2008 Michael Pittman is fully practicing, according to the Rocky Mountain News. He has been dealing with a rib ailment.
Our View:He is expected to start Sunday's game against the Dolphins, who field the NFL's 15th ranked run defense. Pittman is worth starting in deeper leagues, as he is averaging 4.6 yards per carry, with four touchdowns.
October 29, 2008 During the Broncos last game versus the Patriots he injured his ribs. The running back had time to rest the ribs during the bye week and practiced fully on Wednesday, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:If Wednesday is any indication it looks like Pittman will be ready to go in Week 9.
