- Brian Hill
- #23
- Team ATL
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
- Manager FA
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Composes 136-yard performance
Hill registered 94 rushing yards over nine carries while corralling all three of his targets for 42 yards during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Hill's explosive outing began on his very first play from scrimmage, as the 25-year-old collected a 26-yard catch-and-run to kick off his afternoon midway through the first quarter. He wasn't done there, however, adding a 62-yard scamper on an early fourth-quarter drive that helped momentarily reduced Atlanta's deficit to three points with 8:19 to go. The Falcons couldn't overcome Tampa Bay, ultimately, but HIll ends his fourth NFL season with the second-highest single-game rushing output of…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 4:53am by Rotowire.com
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Second on team in Week 16 carries
Hill logged 36 yards on seven carries while corralling all three of his targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 17-14 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: Ito Smith led the way with 10 carries for Atlanta, but Hill garnered more rush attempts than Todd Gurley for a second consecutive game. While Hill has yet to exceed 30 receiving yards in a contest this season, he's contributed multiple receptions in three straight outings as the Falcons prepare for a Week 17 finale against the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has surrendered an NFL-high 96 receptions to opposing backs this year; however, a league-low 3.2 yards-per-carry average conceded to opposing RBs…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Goes backward on five carries
Hill registered minus-two yards over five carries and caught both of his targets for nine yards during Sunday's 31-27 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Since gaining 55 yards on 13 carries while earning a Week 12 start against the Raiders, Hill has logged just 11 rush attempts over his past three games for a total of 19 yards. The Falcons were ineffective on the ground against the Buccaneers' top-ranked run defense, collecting 37 team rushing yards over 13 carries. Ito Smith is expected to serve as the lead back over Todd Gurley going forward after gaining 24 yards on six attempts Sunday, leaving Hill to continue filling a complementary RB…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 22 at 4:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Earns just two Week 14 touches
Hill collected three yards on his lone rush attempt and added a 12-yard reception on his only target during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Ito Smith took over the Falcons backfield as Week 14 progressed, ultimately garnering a team-high 11 attempts on the ground. Hill, meanwhile, saw his workload contained to five or fewer offensive touches for the third time over his past four games. Prior to that, he had carved out a role that yielded an average of eight offensive touches per contest in Weeks 1 through 9.
Published: Tue, Dec 15 at 5:51am by Rotowire.com
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Posts 18 rushing yards
Hill registered 18 yards on five carries during Sunday's 21-16 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Hill saw his involvement take a significant dip Sunday after he produced 55 yards over 13 carries during a Week 12 win over the Raiders. Ito Smith, meanwhile, tied Todd Gurley with a position-high nine touches before exiting in the fourth quarter due to a head injury. Hill has drawn eight or more offensive touches in three of his past five games. If Smith sits out Atlanta's Week 14 matchup against the Chargers, the Wyoming product would likely see an uptick to his involvement as a complementary…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 9:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts 55 rushing yards
Hill registered 55 rushing yards on 13 carries, and he was unable to haul in his lone target during Sunday's 43-6 win against the Raiders.
Analysis: There were increased opportunities for the Falcons' second and third-string RB options with Todd Gurley (knee) unavailable Week 12. Hill outpaced backfield mate Ito Smith by a 13-12 count in the carries department, but it was Smith who enjoyed the more effective fantasy day with 5.4 yards per attempt and the team's only rushing score. The 12 carries marked a season high for Hill on Sunday, but it remains to be seen if Gurley will be back in the lineup for a Week 13 matchup against New Orleans.…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Set for larger workload
Hill is poised for increased touches after Todd Gurley (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Raiders, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: In 10 games this season, Hill has had double-digit carries twice and 10-plus touches one additional time. That said, he's averaging 4.3 yards per carry and gathered in 16 of his 20 targets. Meanwhile, Ito Smith has 20 touches all year, and Qadree Ollison is unlikely to play much, if at all, so Hill is the prime candidate to be Atlanta's lead back Sunday.
Published: Fri, Nov 27 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets just four carries
Hill registered 18 rushing yards on four carries during Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Hill went without a reception for a second straight outing Week 11 after recording at least two catches in seven of his first eight appearances to kick off the season. Against New Orleans, the game script flipped against Falcons backs in the second half as starter Todd Gurley registered a season-low nine touches and HIll produced his worst output in scrimmage yards all season. Atlanta's Week 12 opponent, Las Vegas, just surrendered three rushing TDs to Chiefs RBs on Sunday Night Football,…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 9:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Eight carries, but slowed by Denver
Hill registered 24 rushing yards on eight carries during Sunday's 34-27 win against the Broncos.
Analysis: Hill garnered fewer than half the number of carries as No. 1 back Todd Gurley in Week 9, but he enjoyed a steady dose of complementary usage throughout the contest, collecting multiple rush attempts in the first, second and third quarters. He also drew a fourth-quarter target from Matt Ryan, but the pass fell incomplete. After logging just 10 combined offensive touches in Atlanta's first two outings of 2020, the Wyoming product has seen his workload increase to an average of 8.9 touches per…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 7:09am by Rotowire.com
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Expanded role in Week 8 win
Hill rushed 11 times for 55 yards and brought in two of three targets for nine yards in the Falcons' 25-17 win over the Panthers on Thursday night.
Analysis: Whether the workload split between Todd Gurley and Hill on Thursday night is ultimately the first sign of a changing of the guard at running back for the Falcons remains to be seen. However, it's notable Hill logged a season-high number of rush attempts against Carolina and began to be worked in heavily on Atlanta's third drive early in the second quarter. Hill was easily the more efficient of the two backs as well, and the difference in his quickness and that of Gurley's is evident. Therefore,…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 29 at 9:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Curtailed workload in Week 7 loss
Hill registered three rushing yards on two carries, also corralling all three of his targets for 27 receiving yards during Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: Hill's receiving total established a new season high for the 24-year-old back, though his two rush attempts were the fewest he's had in a game thus far in 2020. The former Bengal had averaged nine offensive touches per game over his preceding four appearances heading into Sunday, but Todd Gurley logged 92 percent of the RB carries in a tightly contested matchup against the Lions. Hill will slot in as the No. 2 option Thursday night against Carolina's porous rush defense, and he may be in line…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 11:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Inefficient outing against Vikings
Hill registered 28 rushing yards on 10 carries, adding two catches for six yards during Sunday's 40-23 win against the Vikings. He also lost one fumble on the afternoon.
Analysis: Though he logged his second-lowest yards-per-carry average of the 2020 campaign, Hill did at least establish a new season best with 12 offensive touches. His involvement has grown in recent weeks, as the 24-year-old has established himself as the clear No. 2 to Todd Gurley in Atlanta's backfield. Hill has averaged nine offensive touches per game over his past four outings after being granted only 10 combined touches Weeks 1 and 2.
Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 6:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Eight touches in Week 5 loss
Hill registered 39 rushing yards on six carries, also hauling in both of his targets for 15 receiving yards during Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: The 24-year-old back has improved from five offensive touches per game between Weeks 1 and 2 to an average of eight touches per game over Atlanta's past three outings. Excluding a frustrating Week 4 loss to the Packers in which he gained 10 yards on four carries, Hill has averaged 5.9 yards per carry on the season. As Atlanta's No. 2 option at running back, Hill faces a Vikings defense in Week 6 that just surrendered 124 rushing yards and one rushing TD to Seattle on Sunday Night Football.
Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 8:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Six touches against Packers
Hill registered 10 yards on four rush attempts, also hauling in both of his targets for 13 receiving yards during Monday's 30-16 loss to Green Bay.
Analysis: The 24-year-old back broke through with 80 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown last Sunday in a loss to the Bears, but his contributions were minor during an ugly Monday night defeat. HIll was offered high-upside attempts, at least, as three of his offensive touches came within the red zone during Week 4. He'll again serve as Atlanta's No. 2 back when the team faces Carolina on Sunday and a Panthers defense that has surrendered an NFL-worst 37 receptions to opposing RBs.
Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 10:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Reaches end zone Week 3
Hill ran for 58 yards and a touchdown on nine carries, also hauling in one of three targets for 22 receiving yards during Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Hill was repeatedly referred to as one of the breakouts of Falcons training camp this summer, but he mustered only 10 combined offensive touches for 45 scrimmage yards Weeks 1 and 2. The 24-year-old was clearly more integral to the game plan this time around, as Hill's 10 touches marked his highest total since he last started at running back Week 12 of last season. Additionally, the fact that Ito Smith and Qadree Ollison were both active against Chicago indicates that Hill's increased usage may…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs five touches against Cowboys
Hill collected 14 rushing yards on three carries while also hauling in both of his targets for 11 receiving yards during Sunday's 40-39 loss to Dallas.
Analysis: The 24-year-old back has garnered five offensive touches in each of Atlanta's first two outings of the year, a workload similar to his 2019 average of 6.5 touches per game. Todd Gurley soaked up 72.4 percent of Falcons running back carries against the Cowboys, while Ito Smith earned five carries of his own, limiting Hill to a bit role in the offensive operation. He will continue to be a complementary piece in the Atlanta backfield, but Gurley remains the unquestioned No. 1 heading into a Week 3…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Five touches in loss to Seattle
Hill collected 12 rushing yards on three carries and caught both of his targets for eight receiving yards during Sunday's 38-25 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: The 24-year-old back was one of the breakouts of Falcons training camp, but his Week 1 role closely resembled the one he filled during 2019 when he tallied 6.5 offensive touches per game. Had Atlanta been able to build a lead he may have become more involved, but with the Falcons playing catch-up during the second half Hill was largely omitted from the game plan. Even in a more closely-contested game, however, it appears Todd Gurley may have dominated the workload, as he handled nearly 78…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 6:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Notably improved player in camp
Coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that Hill has been "one of the most improved players" that he has seen in his various training camps over the last few years, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Having been cut twice in his career, Hill is now more accepting of criticism and says that it has had a positive effect on his dedication to improve. To that end, Hill said he made wholesale changes to his game this offseason, including becoming a much more reliable pass catcher. Quinn has confirmed that Hill is "definitely going to be a contributor" this season based on his play to this point in camp. Hill has established himself as the favorite to win the No. 2 role at running back behind…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 2 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Roster spot all but assured
Coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that Hill is "definitely going to be a contributor" for Atlanta this season, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Hill averaged 6.5 offensive touches per game across 12 appearances during his third season in Atlanta in 2019, but he may have earned himself a larger role heading into the upcoming season based on his star turn in training camp thus far. Quinn already identified Hill as "a man on a mission" this summer, noting the vast strides the 24-year-old back has made to his skill set during the offseason. Most pertinent for fantasy purposes, Hill has reportedly become a more competent pass catcher out of…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 2 at 5:38am by Rotowire.com
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Pass-catching abilities improving
Coach Dan Quinn said of Hill on Thursday, "He is 100 percent a guy on a mission. You see his speed at practice, his ability to catch has certainly improved," Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Hill may have only handled 88 total offensive touches during 2019, but he did cash in with three touchdowns. His 4.1 yards-per-carry average, meanwhile, was significantly better than that of Devonta Freeman (3.6), albeit on a limited sample size of 78 rush attempts. Hill failed to rise to the occasion between Weeks 11 and 12 when he was granted the first two starts of his NFL career, as he managed only 44 rushing yards on 24 attempts. Despite the disappointing starting debut, he remains a…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 20 at 5:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs tender
Hill signed his original-round tender with the Falcons on Saturday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: While not necessarily a game changer, Hill has been effective as the Falcons' backup. The 24-year-old amassed 323 yards and two touchdowns on the ground after injuries to Devonta Freeman and Ito Smith in 2019, showing he can produce when necessary. With newly signed star running back Todd Gurley leading the backfield, Hill should continue to serve as a strong change-of-pace rusher.
Published: Sat, Apr 18 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Receives tender from Falcons
The Falcons have placed an original-round tender on Hill, who is a restricted free agent, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Hill was a fifth-round pick in the 2017 draft, so the Falcons will receive that as compensation if the running back signs an offer sheet and the team doesn't match it. Assuming he's retained, he's a candidate to fill the void created after Devonta Freeman was released Monday, along with fellow holdovers Ito Smith and Qadree Ollison. In 12 games (two starts) last season, Hill turned 78 carries into 323 yards (4.1 YPC) and two touchdowns while hauling in 10 of 14 targets for 69 yards and another…read more
Published: Tue, Mar 17 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Atlanta's No. 2 rusher in 2019
Hill ran for 21 yards on five carries during Sunday's 28-22 overtime win against the Buccaneers. He concluded the 2019 season with 323 yards and two touchdowns on 78 carries along with 10 receptions on 14 targets for 69 yards and one additional TD.
Analysis: The third-year back out of Wyoming got his first crack at being a starting NFL running back in Weeks 11 and 12 with Devonta Freeman inactive, but he was only able to accumulate 44 rushing yards on 24 attempts. Hill certainly should not entirely shoulder the blame for his inefficient rushing average during that span, as Atlanta's offensive line allowed its ball carriers to be stuffed at or behind the line of scrimmage at the sixth-highest rate in the league this season. When inserted into the…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 11:16am by Rotowire.com
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Paces backfield in rushing
Hill ran for 66 yards on seven carries and recovered a fumble from Jaguars return man Michael Walker during Sunday's 24-12 win against Jacksonville.
Analysis: Following a six-play, 82-yard touchdown drive on Atlanta's opening possession of the afternoon, Jaguars kickoff returner Walker coughed up a fumble into the hands of Hill. The Falcons' offense capitalized four plays later, cashing in with a Matt Ryan-to-Devonta Freeman touchdown pass to seize a 14-0 lead at the 9:28 mark of the first quarter. Hill continued to make an impact throughout the contest, pacing the Falcons' backfield with 66 rushing yards and finishing with a game-high 9.4 yards per…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Peels off 16-yard scamper
Hill gained 16 yards on his lone rush attempt during Sunday's 29-22 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: Devonta Freeman dominated the workload by garnering 12 of Atlanta's 14 RB carries, but Hill made the most of his only offensive opportunity, tearing through the San Francisco defense for an explosive gain to help set up a field goal from Younghoe Koo late in the second quarter. Though Hill was able to accumulate 62 yards and a touchdown on nine carries in Week 14 against Carolina, he has managed just 53 scrimmage yards in his other two appearances since Freeman returned to the lineup Nov. 28…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 9:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Reaches end zone against Panthers
Hill logged 62 rushing yards and a touchdown on nine carries during Sunday's 40-20 win against Carolina.
Analysis: The 24-year-old back saw an increase in offensive involvement with Atlanta building a three-possession lead midway through the third quarter and carved his way through the Panthers' defense to the tune of 6.9 yards per rush. Over the past three weeks -- including two games in which he started -- Hill managed just 2.0 yards per carry on 28 rush attempts and failed to reach the end zone. He is thus a strong candidate for statistical regression in Week 15 in a tough matchup against a 49ers defense…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 8:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Role decreased as Freeman returns
Hill logged 13 rushing yards on four carries and caught all three of his targets for 24 receiving yards during Thursday's 26-18 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: The third-year back failed to leave a notable impression during his two-game audition in Devonta Freeman's absence, and consequentially only garnered seven offensive touches during Atlanta's inter-divisional defeat to New Orleans. Freeman dominated the workload by commanding 81 percent of the team's backfield carries, and barring injury, he will remain the Falcons' clear No. 1 option during a Week 14 matchup against a Carolina defense that is conceding 5.0 yards per carry on the season.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 9:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Fails to seize opportunity
Hill ran for 14 yards on nine carries, and caught three of his four targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 35-22 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: With Devonta Freeman (foot) sidelined the past two weeks, Hill had an opportunity to take hold of the Falcons' starting running back position in his stead. Hill has thus far proven incapable of overcoming a weak offensive line that has struggled to open up running lanes all season, rushing for a putrid 1.8 yards per carry in starts against the Panthers and Buccaneers. Touchdowns in consecutive games between Weeks 8 and 10 momentarily inflated Hill's value, but he's little more than a…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 4:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Filling in for Freeman again
The Falcons have Hill, Kenjon Barber and Qadree Ollison on hand to fill in for Devonta Freeman, who will miss Sunday's game against Tampa Bay due to a foot injury, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Hill led the backfield with 15 carries, three targets and 60 percent snap share in last week's 29-3 win over the Panthers, but he produced just 38 scrimmage yards and saw Ollison vulture the touchdown. While he still seems to be the favorite to handle the lead role, it isn't out of the question for Hill to have his playing time reduced after the lacking Week 11 performance. It's a tough matchup for all the Atlanta running backs, with the Buccaneers allowing the second-fewest standard fantasy…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 11:43am by Rotowire.com
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Disappointing Week 11 showing
Hill ran for 30 yards on 15 rush attempts and caught one of three targets for eight receiving yards during Sunday's 29-3 win against the Panthers.
Analysis: Hill's fantasy stock price saw a massive increase as result of Devonta Freeman's injury (foot), a circumstance that suddenly thrust the 24-year-old back into a lead role. Fantasy GMs flocked to the waiver wire in droves to acquire the young back, but those who plugged him into their lineups against Carolina were let down despite Hill benefiting from a matchup against a Panthers defense that had conceded more than 135 yards per game on the ground entering Sunday. With Atlanta heading into a Week…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 5:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready to replace Freeman
Hill will step in for Devonta Freeman (foot) in Sunday's game against the Panthers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Freeman was officially ruled out Friday and is in danger of missing time beyond Week 11. Hill took over after the veteran's mid-game foot sprain last week against the Saints, ultimately picking up 60 yards on 20 carries and catching one of two targets for a 10-yard touchdown. According to McClure, coach Dan Quinn mentioned that Qadree Ollison also will have a Week 11 role, and Kenjon Barner could get some work on passing downs. Hill may not get three-down usage, but he's at least a clear…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 10:02am by Rotowire.com
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Primed for lead role in Week 11
Hill is expected to step in as Atlanta's starting running back for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers if Devonta Freeman (foot) is unable to play, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: The 24-year-old back out of Wyoming figures to be one of the top waiver-wire additions heading into Week 11, with Freeman doubtful for Atlanta's matchup against Carolina's bottom-five rush defense. Hill inherited the lead role after Freeman exited late in the second quarter of the Falcons' Week 10 win at New Orleans and went on to amass 61 rushing yards on 20 carries, while also hauling in a 10-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan. It was reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Freeman is…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 3:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores in second consecutive game
Hill ran for 61 yards on 20 carries while also catching one of his two targets for a 10-yard receiving touchdown during Sunday's 26-9 win against the Saints.
Analysis: The efficiency certainly was not there, but Hill benefited from workhorse-level offensive involvement and delivered a touchdown for the second consecutive game by virtue of five red-zone touches. With Devonta Freeman (ankle) being forced to exit Sunday's contest and remaining questionable for Week 11, Hill could once again be in line for a substantial workload, as the Falcons prepare to take on Carolina's bottom-10 rush defense.
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 4:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Poised for No. 2 job
Hill's teammate Ito Smith (neck) won't play in Sunday's game against the Saints, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Smith also missed the Falcons' final game before a Week 9 bye, allowing Hill to step in as the No. 2 running back for a 27-20 loss to the Seahawks. Hill took three carries for 29 yards and a touchdown on 14 percent snap share, while Devonta Freeman had 21 touches on 79 percent of snaps. The Falcons also have Kenjon Barner and Qadree Ollison as options in their backfield.
Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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