Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Arizona Cardinals kicker Chandler Catanzaro, right, boots a field goal as teammate Dave Zastudil (9) holds during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Arizona Cardinals tight end John Carlson runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) throws under pressure from Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts to his 500th career touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game agains the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) hugs teammate Julius Thomas (80) after throwing his 500th career touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. Thomas caught the pass. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) pulls down a catch as Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws under pressure from Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Matt Shaughnessy (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs in a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals free safety Rashad Johnson defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates his touchdown with fans against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington (38) celebrates his touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Isaiah Burse (19) is pursued by Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Kenny Demens (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) pulls in a touchdown pass as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) tries to avoid Arizona Cardinals free safety Rashad Johnson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs in a touchdown pass as Arizona Cardinals free safety Rashad Johnson (26) falls during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates his touchdown pass to teammate Demaryius Thomas (88) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

The Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) is helped up after a hard hit during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws as Arizona Cardinals defensive end Kareem Martin (96) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians embraces Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. The Broncos won 41-20. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox, left, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. The Broncos won 41-20. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox, left, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. The Broncos won 41-20. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos fans hold "503", the amount of career touchdown passes the Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. The Broncos won 41-20. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Logan Thomas (6) throws against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. The Broncos won 41-20. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Tony Jefferson (22) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos running back Juwan Thompson (40) scores against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. The Broncos won 41-20. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. The Broncos won 41-20. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Logan Thomas (6) throws against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Injuries were rampant in the NFL this week, and Montee Ball couldn't escape it as he suffered a groin ailment that kept him out of a good part of Sunday's game. Should the Wisconsin product be forced to miss playing time, Hillman would become a legitimate flex starter in standard and PPR formats. He put up 63 yards on 14 carries in Ball's absence in a win over the Arizona Cardinals.