NYHEIM HINES NEWS

Wentz's late miscues prove costly in Indy's latest loss

Carson Wentz played almost flawlessly against division-leading Tennessee — until  the final 7 1/2 minutes

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full practice Thursday Hines practiced in full Thursday, clearing any concerns over his ability to play Sunday against the Titans.

Impact The running back was dealing with a rib injury to open the week, limiting his participation on Wednesday. He's now primed to play second fiddle to Jonathan Taylor again in Week 8. On the season, Hines has racked up 115 rushing yards and a score while reeling in 16 receptions for 131 yards through seven games.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as limited Hines (ribs) was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate.

Impact The same applies to top back Jonathan Taylor following Wednesday's walk-through, but so far there's nothing to suggest that either player is in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Titans. Hines is coming off a Week 7 effort in which he logged eight carries for 14 yards and minus-two yards on one catch in the Colts' win over the 49ers. Given that his involvement in the team's passing game has been limited over the last four weeks, Hines profiles as a speculative fantasy lineup option versus Tennessee.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Just 12 total yards Sunday Hines had eight carries for 14 yards and lost two yards on two receptions on three targets in Sunday's 30-18 win at San Francisco.

Impact Hines had a bad drop on a pass that would have gone for 10-to-20 yards, which would have made his game look much better. He played on 19 of the offense's 68 snaps, which has been about his usual workload. However, he's just not a big part of a game plan unless the team is playing from far behind and is forced to throw as he hasn't had a game with more than 10 touches since Week 3.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wentz leads Colts to rain-soaked 30-18 win over 49ers

Carson Wentz threw two TD passes and ran for another score to lead the Indianapolis Colts to a rain-soaked 30-18 victory over the San Francisco 49ers

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 19, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Just five touches Sunday Hines had four carries for 13 yards and one reception for nine yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Houston.

Impact Hines played on just 11 of the offense's 48 snaps as he wasn't needed in the passing game with the Colts having a large lead and with Jonathan Taylor running well (145 yards rushing). Meanwhile, Marlon Mack had five carries and played nine snaps. While he may get more work when the Colts are playing from behind, it's worrisome he's had such little involvement the past three weeks (12 touches the last three games) and Mack has become more involved.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Cincinnati's Joe Burrow seems set to play in an indoor game against a Detroit Lions pass defense (which ranks 30th in adjusted pass defense, via numberFire’s metrics)

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Just four touches Monday Hines had four carries for 18 yards and no receptions on one target in Monday's loss to Baltimore.

Impact Hines played 26 snaps (38% of offensive plays) which is about his average workload, but he had fewer carries and receptions than Marlon Mack. Hines was hindered by a sore shoulder in practice, but it doesn't sound like the injury was a factor in his workload. While Hines may get more work when the Colts are passing and playing from behind, it's been worrisome he's had such little involvement the past two weeks (four touches last week) and Mack has become more involved.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Cleared for MNF Hines (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation for Monday night's game against the Ravens after being listed as a full practice participant Saturday.

Impact Now that he's cleared for Week 5 action, Hines will continue to work in a change-of-pace role behind Indy's top back Jonathan Taylor. It's an assignment that has led to hit-or-miss fantasy production for Hines out of the gate. In the Colts' Week 4 win over the Dolphins, Hines logged two carries for six yards and two catches for five yards on two targets. Looking ahead, Hines figures to be more involved in games where the team needs to throw more, which keeps the 24-year-old on the PPR radar.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Hines (shoulder) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.

Impact Hines' return to the field Friday after missing Thursday's practice bodes well for his chances of suiting up Monday against the Ravens. The Colts will release their final injury report of the week Saturday, when it will be known whether Hines carries an injury designation into Monday's contest.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Hines (shoulder) returned to practice Friday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact The Colts' upcoming Friday injury report will reveal Hines' participation level, but his return to the field in any capacity after not practicing Thursday is a good sign with regard to his status for Monday night's game against the Ravens. If available for the contest, Hines will continue to work in a change-of-pace role behind Indy's top back Jonathan Taylor.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Hines (shoulder) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis previously noted that Hines indicated that a shoulder issue stemming from getting hit on a muffed punt during Week 4 action didn't impact him for the rest of the game, but the running back's absence from practice Thursday makes his status for Monday night's game against the Ravens worth monitoring. Assuming he's available for Week 5 action, Hines will continue to work in a change-of-pace role behind top back Jonathan Taylor. It's an assignment that has yielded hit-or-miss PPR production from Hines out of the gate.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nyheim Hines: Colts at Ravens, Week 5 Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Just four touches Sunday Hines had two carries for six yards and two receptions for five yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Miami. "In my mind, the starting point is Jonathan [Taylor] with 20 carrie...

Impact Hines played a season-low 22 snaps on offense and went out on just 11 routes. He got less playing time because the Colts were running the ball effectively with Taylor (103 yards on 16 carries) and playing with a lead. Hines will be more active when Indy needs to throw the ball more.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins recover after Nyheim Hines muffs punt Miami Dolphins recover after Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines muffs punt.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • NFL.COM

Ferguson recovers after Nyheim Hines muffs punt LS Blake Ferguson recovers the ball after Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines muffs punt.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Colts give Mack opportunity to find trade, more playing time

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack has requested a trade as his playing time has been reduced this season

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frustrating start has winless Colts seeking jump-start

The Indianapolis Colts are frustrated about being 0-3 for the first time in a decade

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RB Nyheim Hines (on what he feels like the team's status is after starting 0-3*_)_*

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM