"The Washington Redskins rushed for more than 100 yards in each of their final six games – something they hadn't done even once in their previous six games. During that span, rookie Roy Helu ran for 100 yards three times, and fellow rookie Evan Royster did so twice.

Watching all this on television? Veteran Tim Hightower, who began the season as the starter but was lost for the season after he tore ligaments in his knee in a Week 7 loss at Carolina.

"They've done great with what they've been given, and with the talents that they have," Hightower said of Helu and Royster. "But in the same sentence, I know who I am. And I know my capabilities and what I can do, and I know what I bring to a football team.""