The Facts: HC Gary Kubiak said before the Broncos adjourned for the bye that Hillman, with two 100-yard rushing efforts in the past three games, "deserved' to get the ball more.

Diehards Line:So when the Broncos returned to work Monday to start their preparations for Sunday night's game against the Packers, Hillman was expected to work through the week as the No. 1 option. According to ESPN.com's Jeff Legwold, he may not "start' games, but right now he is clearly the best fit in the team's run game. We'll be following up in coming days.