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Colts RB depth chart: Will Nyheim Hines, Deon Jackson or Phillip Lindsay have biggest role after Jonathan Taylor injury? Jonathan Taylor is out with an ankle injury, so the Colts will likely take a backfield-by-committee approach for their "Thursday Night Footb...
Should see added work Thursday With Jonathan Taylor (ankle) out Thursday against the Broncos, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star expects Hines and Phillip Lindsay to lead the Colts' Week 5 rushing corps.
Impact Hines, who has logged eight carries and 17 catches through his first four games, represents a Week 5 alternative to those who roster Taylor or are looking for some short-term backfield depth. Meanwhile, Lindsay figures to be elevated from the Colts' practice squad ahead of Thursday's contest and could also factor in Thursday, with Deon Jackson also in the mix.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos, Colts struggling with new QBs, backfield issues
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Minimal role in loss Hines caught both of his targets for three yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Titans. He added one rushing attempt for zero yards.
Impact Hines' lack of involvement on the ground was nothing new, as he has yet to earn more than three carries in any game this season. However, his production as a pass catcher was a significant downturn as he entered Sunday having logged at least four catches and 20 receiving yards in all three of his previous games. Those numbers could increase in short order if Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is sidelined for Thursday's matchup at the Broncos, as Hines would likely serve as the Colts' lead back in that scenario.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
RB Nyheim Hines In the three division games you have been down seventeen. That's just tough.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Five catches in Week 3 win Hines rushed three times for seven yards and caught five of six targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Chiefs.
Impact Hines gets most of his touches on checkdowns and designed short passes, giving him more value in PPR formats. He has seen consistent volume over the first three games, with either five or six targets in each one. However, he's not getting the kind of larger usage that the coaching staff forecast in the preseason. Hines and the Colts will host the Titans in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Colts face daunting challenge in rebound attempt vs. Chiefs
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Colts contemplate fixes after another dismal loss to Jags
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Tallies four catches Hines recorded four receptions on five targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Jaguars.
Impact Hines started the game hot, as he tallied two receptions on three targets for 23 yards on the opening drive. However, his production -- as well as the Colts' entire offense -- sputtered from there and his lack of involvement as a rusher cost him the chance for a more productive performance. Positively, Hines has a clear role in the offense, as he's earned 11 targets through the first two games of the season.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nyheim Hines: Colts at Jaguars Postgame Running back Nyheim Hines meets with the media following Sunday's week 2 game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT | Nyheim Hines finds open space over middle on 19 yard catch and run Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines finds open space over the middle on a 19-yard catch and run.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • COLTS.COM
New-look Colts get another shot at ending road skid to Jags
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Brady looks sharp, Colts backups prevail in preseason finale
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Brady, Ryan expected to square off in preseason finale
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AUGUST 24, 2022 • COLTS.COM
Gets start in preseason opener Hines got the start at running back with Jonathan Taylor sitting out and had eight carries for 26 yards and two receptions for 13 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to Buffalo.
Impact The Colts plan to hold out Taylor from preseason games to play it safe, so Hines got the starting nod. The offense overall was sluggish, meaning it's difficult to read too much into Hines' performance, other that it could be an indication that the coaching staff plans to follow through on talk this summer that he'll get more touches. However, it's also worth remembering that head coach Frank Reich made similar proclamations about designing plays and making sure Hines was part of the game plan last summer.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Taylor to sit out all of Colts preseason, passing the backfield to Nyheim Hines Jonathan Taylor won't play in the preseason, creating a rare bell-cow role for Nyheim Hines.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Bills rally to beat Colts 27-24 in Matt Ryan's Indy debut
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Could get larger pass-catching role The Colts expect Hines to catch 60 or more passes this season, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Teams often try to raise a player's real-life trade value by exaggerating expectations, but in this case, the Colts seemingly want to pump up Hines' fantasy ADP. Head coach Frank Reich said in May that he would pick Hines if he were playing in a fantasy league this year, a not-so-subtle hint that the team has more in mind for the 26-year-old than last year's 56 carries and 57 targets. A big increase in carries wouldn't make much sense unless Jonathan Taylor gets injured, but the Colts could throw more, substitute Taylor out more often on pass snaps and/or deploy more two-back formations. Both backs played all 17 games last season, with Taylor handling a 68.9 percent snap share, Hines at 31.2 percent and the team's other halfbacks combining for 6.9 percent. Additional playing time is a necessity for a big jump in production, as Hines is already close to maxed out in terms of his frequency of being targeted when on the field. He saw the ball on 30 percent of his routes each of the last three years -- a top-10 mark among all pass catchers on each occasion.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Colts Training Camp Journal, Day 6: Drew Ogletree Emerges, Defense Locks Up On Day 6 of Colts training camp, a new tight end is making his presence felt, Nyheim Hines makes a big play, and the defense swarms late.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
