We've heard about Hillman's big play potential since he entered the league, but when you look at his game log for the past three seasons you would never know about it. Long runs of 31, 19, and 37 yards from 2012-14 respectively, Hillman just hasn't broken off the big one very often/ever. That all changed though last night.
Hillman took one 72 yards to the house in Denver's 23-20 win over the Vikings. Gary Kubiak continues to insist that Hillman and C.J. Anderson will split time - and while I am still trying to buy low on the first-round fantasy pick Anderson, Hillman needs to be owned in nearly all leagues at this point.
He's going to get 12-15 touches per game in a Peyton Manning run offense. Currently averaging 4.9 yards per carry, Hillman has simply looked like the better back, and if he ever gets more involved in the passing game, he could be a top 20 RB play on a weekly basis.