Wentz plays but not as mobile as Tannehill in Colts' loss
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NYHEIM HINES #22 - RUNNING BACK - CLEVELAND BROWNS
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Colts running back Nyheim Hines talks about the team's loss to the Titans in NFL week 3 Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines talks about the team's loss to the Tennessee Titans in NFL week 3, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in N...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Scores in defeat Hines rushed six times for 25 yards and a touchdown, and caught five of six targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 25-16 loss to the Titans.
Impact Hines opened the Colts' scoring with a nine-yard touchdown rush in the second quarter. The tailback otherwise was most impactful in the passing game, trailing only top wideout Michael Pittman in catches and receiving yards. In fact, with his output as a receiver Sunday, Hines narrowly topped starting tailback Jonathan Taylor's 72 scrimmage yards overall. Now having been productive in two of Indianapolis' first three outings, Hines will strive to maintain his form in Week 4 versus the Dolphins.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nyheim Hines escapes around the edge for pylon-reach TD Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines rushes for a 9-yard touchdown against the Tennessee Titans.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
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Just two touches Sunday Hines had one carry for five yards and one reception on two targets for 17 yards in Sunday's loss to the Rams.
Impact Hines played 25 snaps and went out for a pass on 20 plays, which was in line with Week 1, but he didn't figure into the game plan as much. He had just two games last season with fewer than two receptions. Part of that may be due to an offensive line that struggled for a second consecutive game. Hines will play a prominent role in the backfield even with Johnathan Taylor healthy, but his weekly usage will vary depending on the game plan and game script. However, it may be a minor worry that Marlon Mack got five carries after not playing in Week 1.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2
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Logs 89 all-purpose yards in opener Hines rushed nine times for 34 yards, secured six of eight targets for 48 yards and returned a punt for seven yards in the Colts' 28-16 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Impact The versatile back turned in a trademark effort and even saw a nice rushing workload, although he naturally remained a clear complementary option behind Jonathan Taylor. Hines also tied Taylor for the team lead in catches while leading Indianapolis in targets in a game that tilted favorably to his hurry-up/two-minute offense skills as it unfolded. Hines' quick chemistry with new quarterback Carson Wentz was encouraging as well, and he'll look to put together another productive performance in Week 2 against the Rams.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts Sign RB Nyheim Hines To Contract Extension Hines is the third member of the Colts' 2018 draft class to sign an extension since the start of training camp.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Colts sign Nyheim Hines to 3-year, $18.6 million extension: Source The Colts have signed running back Nyheim Hines to a three-year, $18.6 million contract extension, The Athletic has confirmed.ESPN was first...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Inks three-year extension The Colts have signed Hines to a three-year, $18.6 million extension, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Impact That's quite a nice payout for the versatile playmaker, who's listed as Indy's No . 2 back behind Jonathan Taylor on the team's posted depth chart. Marlon Mack and Jordan Wilkins also are in the Colts' backfield mix, but given the investment made in Hines, it's clear that the 5-foot-9, 196-pounder is viewed as a key cog in the squad's 2021 offense. While Taylor is in line to handle the bulk of the early-down work, Hines should log enough complementary carries and passing targets to merit flex/PPR consideration in fantasy lineups.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1
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Listed as No. 2 back Hines is listed as the No. 2 running back behind Jonathan Taylor and ahead of Marlon Mack on the Colts' unofficial Week 1 depth chart released Tuesday, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts'...
Impact While Mack is the most likely candidate to take over as the Colts' early-down back in the event Taylor misses time in 2021, Hines is expected to have more involvement in Indianapolis' weekly game plan in light of his status as the team's top pass-catching option out of the backfield. To that end, Hines projects to hold more fantasy value than Mack -- particularly in PPR formats -- while Taylor is healthy, though the Colts aren't expected to phase Mack out of the offense entirely. After Mack went down with a season-ending Achilles' tendon tear Week 1 of last season, head coach Frank Reich often favored a three-man committee headlined by Taylor and featuring doses of Hines and Jordan Wilkins. With Taylor having established himself as the clear No. 1 option, Mack will most likely step into the Wilkins role in 2021, which could translate into a handful of touches per game.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Do the Colts use Nyheim Hines enough? The simple answer is no Nyheim Hines wants more: More carries, more catches, more yards, more explosive plays, more touchdowns. And he's earned it.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nyheim Hines Fantasy Outlook Lacks Upside in Crowded Colts Backfield Nyheim Hines is coming off of a productive 2020 campaign thanks to being a major factor in the Indianapolis Colts' passing game. He heads in...
AUGUST 15, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
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Another injury in camp Hines suffered a leg injury at Thursday's practice, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact According to coach Frank Reich, Hines had his "leg whipped," resulting in his early departure. Hines missed some time early in training camp with a hip issue and now is poised to sit out more sessions due to his current health concern. It wouldn't surprise if the Colts hold the pass-catching back out of Sunday's preseason opener against the Panthers, which could allow RBs further down the depth chart plenty of reps during his time away from the field.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 4, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Returns from hip injury Hines participated in practice Tuesday for the first time in training camp after sitting out with a sore hip, the Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Hines has played all 48 games through three NFL seasons and this issue doesn't sound serious, so he'll likely be ready for the start of the regular season. While the Indianapolis offense will take a hit with Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson out five to 12 weeks after their foot surgeries, there's a case to be made that Hines could benefit if more short passes are called for backup Jacob Eason.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Bothered by hip Hines is dealing with a hip injury and won't practice Wednesday, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
Impact Hines has played all 48 games through three NFL seasons and wasn't reported to be dealing with an injury or recovering from surgery during the offseason. He's likely just dealing with a minor issue, but the Colts haven't provided details yet, apart from revealing that his absence from the first day of training camp was due to a hip injury. The team has impressive backfield depth, with Hines joined by Marlon Mack and Jordan Wilkins behind lead runner Jonathan Taylor.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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