Hillman carried seven times for 30 yards and caught his only target for a 32-yard gain in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Lions.
Hillman outgained Jerrick McKinnon (ankle) and Matt Asiata in what was a rather even three-way split of the backfield touches, and he provided the team's biggest play of the day when he took a screen pass deep into enemy territory. He set season-highs in touches and yardage and appears to have carved out a role for at least until McKinnon's ailing ankle has fully healed. Next week presents a favorable matchup against the Redskins, but Hillman seems doubtful to receive enough usage to truly make an impact from a fantasy perspective.