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Running Back Rank: #13
Overall: #18
A trade to Cleveland was just the thing to jumpstart Hillis' career. He quickly found his way in the starting lineup early in the season and never looked back. He had his first 1,000-yard season as a pro and scored 13 touchdowns, putting him among the league leaders. Hillis had five 100-yard games. He had 13 touchdowns his first 11 games of the season. Hillis did fizzle some as the season progressed, showing some signs of wear and tear in his first full season as a starter. He had fewer than 60-rushing yards four of his last five games. Hillis also battled some fumbling issues, losing five throughout the season. He did more than enough to prove he is the No. 1 back in Cleveland, though, but his late-season slide and fumbling issues could land him in more of a platoon role. He should start but might split more work with Montario Hardesty. Hillis is a huge back with surprising quickness and very good hands (61 receptions). He has enough speed to break plays to the outside but also runs well between the tackles because of his size. He does need to cut down on the fumbles if he hopes to take his game up another notch.
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Not sure Hillis repeats last season, but you have to love his touchdown potential. He is an ideal short-yardage back, which helps his value. And the new Browns offense should fit him well because of his ability to catch the ball. He can top 1,000 yards and near double-digit touchdowns, putting him in the top No. 2 back territory. |
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| The Cleveland Browns are reportedly interested in re-signing impending free-agent RB Peyton Hillis for the 2012 season. 'I'm a Cleveland Brown at heart,' Hillis said at the conclusion of the season. 'Since I've been here, I fell in love with the fans and the city and the people that live here. They've been nothing but 100 percent supportive through everything when I talk to them. It's good to have a second family backing me like that.' |
| Fantasy Impact: The Browns are likely only going to take him back at the right price after last season's disappointing year. |
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| Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said he hasn't talked to impending free-agent RB Peyton Hillis' representatives since midseason but will do so 'in the next week or so.' |
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| Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis (knee) carried 10 times for just 30 yards in the Week 17 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also had one catch, but he went backward for minus-3 yards. Hillis left the game briefly with a knee ailment, but he was able to return. |
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| Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis (elbow) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as probable for Week 17 and is expected to play. |
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| Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis said he does believe in the Madden Curse. Hillis, who was the cover boy for the 'Madden NFL 12' video game, has struggled this season with a hamstring injury. 'No doubt about it,' Hillis admitted. 'Things haven't worked to my favor this year. There's a few things that happened that made me believe in curses. Ain't no doubt about it.' |
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| Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis (elbow) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 29. |
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| Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis (elbow) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 28. |
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| Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis (ankle) had 24 carries for 112 yards in Week 16 against the Baltimore Ravens. It was his first 100-yard game of the season, and his first since Dec. 12, 2010, in Week 14 last season against the Buffalo Bills. After the game, he said he felt his ankle pop in the fourth quarter, but he is OK. Head coach Pat Shurmur said there were no significant injuries to report. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hillis is starting to play much better but it is too little to late for fantasy teams. |
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| Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis carried 26 times for a season-high 99 yards and a touchdown in the Week 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Hillis also added a 9-yard reception. The score was his first in six games since finding the end zone twice in Week 2. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hillis finally had a above-average game but it probably came too little too late for fantasy teams. |
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| Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said the team will decide whether or not they want to re-sign impending free-agent RB Peyton Hillis once the season is over. |
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