The Saints' backfield will likely be a timeshare between Hightower and Mark Ingram "for a little while, at least," according to Mike Triplett of ESPN.com.
Last Sunday versus the Seahawks, Hightower took over for Ingram following another bout with fumblitis and proceeded to turn a season-high 26 carries into 102 yards. With the worst run defense on the docket this Sunday in San Francisco, both Hightower and Ingram are candidates to profit, but who among the pair handles the majority of the touches is unclear. Consequently, their timeshare could limit each player's viability.