Hillman is expected to get first-team reps during practice this week, ESPN.com reports.
Hillman has outplayed starter C.J. Anderson this season, including two 100-yard games in the last three, and it looks likely that he'll continue to get a shot at more touches if he can keep producing. Head coach Gary Kubiak noted that Anderson may still technically be the starter, but Hillman is likely to get more playing time.