Hightower rushed for 11 yards on four carries in Sunday's win over San Diego.

EDGE Analysis

Hightower's role has remained consistent, a modest three to five touches per game. What's worth noting is the play of those around him. Mark Ingram remains the top back, but fullback John Kuhn had a season-high five touches on Sunday and rookie halfback Daniel Lasco got his first looks of the season - five carries for 19 yards. With only so many balls to go around, it'll be worth watching whether Lasco and Kuhn continue to get touches and whether they come at the expense of Ingram or Hightower.