The Washington Redskins' running game hasn't been the same since Roy Helu (pictured) and Ryan Torain replaced the injured Tim Hightower, who remains the team's leading rusher, on Oct. 23.(Associated Press)
Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) hands off the football to running back Ryan Torain (46) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Redskins running back Ryan Torain eluded Dolphins defensive end on this play, but Torain managed just 20 yards on 11 carries in the 20-9 loss. (Associated Press)
Redskins running back Tim Hightower, who's battling a shoulder injury, has just 65 yards on 22 carries in the past two games. He's sharing carries with Ryan Torain and Roy Helu. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington Redskins running back Ryan Torain runs for a 20-yard touchdown during the second quarter of the NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
After not touching the ball the first three games, running back Ryan Torain erupted for 135 yards and a touchdown at St. Louis. (Associated Press)
Running back Ryan Torain led the Redskins in rushing with 742 yards last season despite playing in just 10 games. (Associated Press)
Washington Redskins running back Ryan Torain (46) runs with the ball during the third quarter of the NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Washington Redskins running back Ryan Torain (46) is tackled by St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Brady Poppinga during the third quarter of the NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
