The Denver Broncos running game has finally shown signs of life in recent weeks, and much of that can be attributed to Ronnie Hillman.
Ronnie Hillman expected to be No. 1 RB in Broncos practice, per report, fantasy value rising
A changing of the guard could be under way in Denver’s backfield. We break down the fantasy implications.
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As a result, beat writer Jeff Legwold of ESPN predicts the Broncos will operate practices with Hillman being their primary back instead of C.J. Anderson. Hillman has more than 100 yards on the ground in two of his last three games, and touched the ball 23 times to Anderson's 17. Legwold added that Hillman may not technically "start" for the Broncos, but should see more touches going forward.
Fantasy impact: What was once a clear-cut situation at the beginning of the season has only gotten worse for fantasy owners. Denver having a lead back, to having a committee approach, to having an ambiguous committee approach, is not what fantasy owners who have stock in Anderson were hoping for when they drafted him.
For now, both backs must be viewed as flex options, although Hillman has shown that he is the one with more upside over the course of the season. Against the Green Bay Packers in Week 8, that mindset should be no different.
