The Denver Broncos were only able to run for 46 yards and no touchdowns on 16 carries with New England Patriots LB Dont’a Hightower in the game in their Week 12 matchup. After Hightower left due to an injury, Broncos RBs C.J. Anderson and Ronnie Hillman piled up 133 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries. LB Jamie Collins also missed that game.

Footballguys View: Our own Cecil Lammey recently wrote about how Anderson has to be the key if the Broncos are to have a shot at the Super Bowl this year. He will split carries with Ronnie Hillman, but we like Anderson better and have him right behind bell cow backs David Johnson and Jonathan Stewart.

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton greatly improved his passing in the second half of the regular season. From Week 9 onward, Newton completed 65.9% of his passes, compared to just 58.8% before Week 9. From Week 9 onward he also improved his yards per attempt and touchdown to interception ratio, among other things.

Footballguys View: Newton had a MVP caliber season, especially in the second half. He’s a great start this week even against a tough Arizona secondary, and his ability with his legs-as well as his size when running the ball-add to the value. Start him with no worries this weekend.

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton greatly improved his passing in the second half of the regular season. From Week 9 onward, Newton completed 65.9% of his passes, compared to just 58.8% before Week 9. From Week 9 onward he also improved his yards per attempt and touchdown to interception ratio, among other things.

Footballguys View: Newton had a MVP caliber season, especially in the second half. He’s a great start this week even against a tough Arizona secondary, and his ability with his legs-as well as his size when running the ball-add to the value. Start him with no worries this weekend.

Baltimore Ravens WRs Steve Smith, Kamar Aiken, Breshad Perriman and others may have more company next season. General manager Ozzie Newsome said the Ravens have to add depth at wide receiver this offseason, whether it be through the NFL Draft or through free agency.

Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning (foot) and TE Owen Daniels (knees) both practiced in full for the second straight day Thursday, Jan. 21.

Denver Broncos S Josh Bush (shoulder), LB Todd Davis (shoulder), OG Max Garcia (groin), CB Chris Harris Jr. (shoulder), LB Brandon M. Marshall (ankle), QB Brock Osweiler (knee), S Darian Stewart (hamstring), FS T.J. Ward (ankle) and DE DeMarcus Ware (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Jan. 21.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (ankle) and WR Brandon LaFell (foot) both practiced in full for the second straight day Thursday, Jan. 21.

New England Patriots WRs Danny Amendola (knee) and Julian Edelman (foot) and TE Rob Gronkowski (knee, back) were all limited in practice for the second straight day Thursday, Jan. 21.

New England Patriots WR Matthew Slater (shin), TE Scott Chandler (knee), LB Jamie Collins (back), CB Nate Ebner (hand), LB Darius Fleming (back, shin), LB Jonathan Freeny (hand), LB Dont’a Hightower (knee), OG Tre Jackson (knee), DE Chandler Jones (abdomen, toe), DE Rob Ninkovich (shin), C Bryan Stork (ankle), OT Sebastian Vollmer (ankle) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (shoulder) were limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 21, while OG Josh Kline (shoulder), FS Devin McCourty (ankle) and SS Patrick Chung (foot) practiced in full.

Arizona Cardinals CB Justin Bethel (ankle), DT Josh Mauro (calf) and DT Frostee Rucker (ankle) were limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 20. LB Markus Golden (knee) participated fully.