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Hillman had 14 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown, adding one catch for zero yards on one target, in Sunday's 30-24 overtime win over the Patriots.

Hillman was outplayed by C.J. Anderson, who got far more snaps in the second half, eventually finishing with a 15-113-2 rushing line and four catches for 40 yards. Anderson may get the first shot against a soft Chargers defense next week, but both running backs figure to stay involved.

Anderson had 15 carries for 113 yards and two touchdowns, adding four touches for 40 yards on four targets, in Sunday's 30-24 overtime win over the Patriots.

Anderson had his best game of the season, highlighted by a walk-off, 48-yard touchdown run on a toss play to the left side. After splitting time with Ronnie Hillman in the first half, Anderson took over late in the game. It was the best Anderson has looked since last season, with his acceleration and cutting ability finally appearing to be back in top form. Hillman also ran well and scored a touchdown, but his third-quarter fumble may have contributed to his quiet second half, even though the Broncos recovered the ball. Although it won't be surprising if Anderson gets the start next Sunday in San Diego, Hillman still figures to get quite a few touches.

Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer said Williams and David Johnson will need to step up, after Chris Johnson (knee) and Andre Ellington (ankle) suffered injuries during Sunday's win over the 49ers, according to Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic.

Interestingly enough, there was no mention of Stepfan Taylor, who had one carry for two yards in Sunday's game. Williams is currently signed to the Arizona practice squad, but he may join the roster within the next few days. If Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington both miss time, Carson Palmer seemed to suggest that Williams may actually be ahead of Taylor, albeit for the backup role behind David Johnson.

Rainey netted seven yards on one punt return and generated no other statistics in Sunday's 25-12 loss to the Colts.

The Tampa special teams ace barely touched the ball Sunday, getting only one opportunity to post a return and not receiving any carries from scrimmage. The one positive was that he did not fumble, after having coughed up the football in each of the prior three games. Rainey will look to resume a more active role in the Bucs' Week 13 showdown versus the Falcons.

Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer left the impression that both Ellington (foot) and Chris Johnson (knee) will miss time, according to Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic.

Ellington left Sunday's game against the 49ers with an injury in the same left foot that bothered him for much of last season. The Cardinals have yet to provide a meaningful update, but quarterback Carson Palmer did say that David Johnson and Kerwynn Williams will need to step up.

Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer left the impression that both Johnson (knee) and Andre Ellington (foot) will miss time, according to Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic.

The Cardinals haven't provided an update, but Palmer did say that David Johnson and Kerwyn Williams need to step up. That doesn't necessarily mean Chris Johnson will miss time, as Palmer isn't a doctor and may have just been assuming that at least one of (Chris) Johnson or Andre Ellington won't be ready for Week 13 against the Rams. If neither running back is ready, David Johnson will likely lead the Arizona backfield, though Williams could also have a large role.

Sims gained eight yards on four carries and secured all three of his targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 25-12 loss to the Colts.

The second-year pro received his fewest carries of the season, in a game in which the Colts leaned heavily on the pass in the second half in an attempt to catch up. Sims' three receptions did equal his second-highest total this season in that category, a number that he's also reached in four other games. The backup tailback will look to generate some production with his carries against a suddenly vulnerable Falcons run defense in Week 13.

Martin gained 97 yards on 14 rushes and also secured one reception on three targets for one yard in Sunday's 25-12 loss to the Colts.

Martin fell just short of his fourth 100-yard performance of the season, but ran effectively overall for the second consecutive week. The fourth-year pro also broke off an impressively long run for the second straight game, ripping off a 56-yard gain. Martin and the Bucs will take aim at a Falcons defense in Week 13 that surrendered 158 yards rushing and two touchdowns to Adrian Peterson on Sunday.

Rawls (knee) carried the ball 21 times for 81 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 39-30 win over the Steelers. He had just one target as a pass catcher, failing to come down with the ball.

It's a little disappointing to see Rawls get just 81 yards and one touchdown in a game in which the Seahawks scored nearly 40 points, but he was probably due to come back to earth a bit after last week's 209-yard, two-touchdown explosion against the 49ers. Marshawn Lynch (abdomen) is expected to miss a few more games, at a minimum, so Rawls will continue to see most of the work, as was the case Sunday. Next up for Rawls will be a relatively tough matchup at Minnesota.

Draughn had 15 carries for 51 yards and caught all five of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 19-13 loss to Arizona.

Draughn continues to monopolize the touches in San Francisco's backfield, as no other RB carried the ball Sunday. While he's not making many big plays, the volume is making up for it, and he's been productive as a receiver the last two weeks, catching 13 of 16 targets for 75 yards. He'll have an easier matchup next week at Chicago, although the Bears have played better defensively over the last few games.