Colts running back Vick Ballard had a career-high 91 yards on 19 carries Sunday against the Titans.Fantasy Spin:Ballard didn't score a touchdown but he gave fantasy owners some confidence going into Week 15 at Houston. With Donald Brown out, no other Colts RB carried more than three times.
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