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Running Back Rank: #63
Overall: #277
Injuries late in the season forced the fullback to become the starting running back for the Broncos. And Hillis fit the part pretty well, scoring six touchdowns in a six-game stretch while breaking the 100-yard mark twice (once rushing and once receiving). Unfortunately, Hillis tore his right hamstring and missed the last three games of the season. Hillis probably won't get many more chances to start, but is likely to get a few more chances running and receiving while playing fullback. Hillis averaged five yards per carry and had 14 receptions. He isn't a speed back, but does pretty well between the tackles and has solid hands.
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Hillis might have a hard time matching last season's 500-plus yards of offense and six touchdowns. He isn't likely to get that many chances running the ball, again, unless a bunch of injuries occur. So don't overvalue Hillis based on last season. He might be worth a late grab in PPR leagues, but that is about it. |
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| Denver Broncos FB Peyton Hillis (personal) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is expected to be available for Week 9. |
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| Denver Broncos FB Peyton Hillis could see more time as the tailback in Week 8 because of the return of LB/FB Spencer Larsen (shoulder). |
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| Denver Broncos FB Peyton Hillis (head) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as probable for Week 4 and will play. |
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| CBSSports.com reports Denver Broncos FB Peyton Hillis could wind up as the team's No. 1 running back in Week 1. Hillis has not missed a workout in training camp, while RBs Knowshon Moreno (knee), Correll Buckhalter (undisclosed) and LaMont Jordan (knee) have been sidelined at various points due to injury. |
| Fantasy Impact: This seems a little bit of a stretch, but Moreno needs to get healthy if he hopes to start. |
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| Lindsay H. Jones, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos FB Peyton Hillis (hamstring) is fully recovered from his hamstring injury. |
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| Jim Armstrong, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos likely will use FB Peyton Hillis in several ways this season so they can use his different skills. 'We're going to use every skill he has. He does a lot of things well. He can run the ball as a single back or he can catch the ball out of the backfield. He can block in two-back sets or he can split out wide. He's got great hands and he's a very tough runner to bring down when you give him the ball. So he'll do a lot of different things for us,' head coach Josh McDaniels said. |
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| Zach Eisendrath, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said he has been impressed with FB Peyton Hillis so far this offseason. 'He's got great hands, he's got a great feel for the passing game and he's a very tough runner when you give him the ball. He'll do a lot of different things for us,' McDaniels said. 'We tell our players they all create their own roles and he's certainly done a good job of taking what we're giving him and doing it very well.' |
| Fantasy Impact: Sounds like Hillis has a good chance to earn some playing time this season. |
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| Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos FB Peyton Hillis' versatility could earn him some action on third downs this year. |
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| Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos FB Peyton Hillis (hamstring) could win over the coaching staff with his versatility if he is able to recover from his hamstring injury. |
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| Gray Caldwell, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos RB Peyton Hillis (hamstring) said he is about 95 percent healthy now and should be completely healthy by the team's next minicamp. |
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