Montee Ball (groin) continues to be a non-participant at practice, the Broncos' official site reports.

Ball (groin) continues to be a non-participant at practice, the Broncos' official site reports.

Analysis:

In the absence of a timetable for Ball's potential return, we'll operate under the assumption that Ronnie Hillman will head the Broncos' Week 9 rushing attack, provided that the shoulder issue that limited him at practice Wednesday is nothing major.