According to ESPN’s Britt McHenry, the New Orleans Saints are going to go to a running back by committee approach for Week 9’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.
#Saints RB Tim Hightower earned more carries for next week's gm vs #49ers, per source. Said team has committee approach no matter starter
— Britt McHenry (@BrittMcHenry) October 31, 2016
Tim Hightower rushed for 102 yards on 26 carries against the Seattle Seahawks stingy run defense, and the team had 35 total rushing attempts for 123 yards.