Nyheim Hines Fantasy

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines carried twice for four yards and caught all four targets for 14 receiving yards during a 23-20 Week 17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Hines started the season on quite an impressive run but has seen his role decline drastically with the emergence of MVP candidate Jonathan Taylor. The Colts dialed up 20 runs for Taylor, while Hines only averaged 3.5 yards per reception, failing to establish a double-digit floor in PPR formats. He is a change-of-pace back that could sneak into the end zone against a bad Jacksonville Jaguars defense in Week 18.

Jan. 2nd • 7:43 PM

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines carried three times for 11 yards and caught a seven-yard reception during a 22-16 Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Hines preserved his value against the New England Patriots with a touchdown in Week 15, but his opportunity was much more limited against a good Arizona run defense in Week 16. Hines only saw one target, which is his lowest target share since Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills. As long as Hines is limited in the passing game, he should remain on fantasy waiver wires moving forward.

Dec. 26th • 7:46 AM

On Saturday, Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines caught an eight-yard touchdown pass during a 27-17 Week 15 win over the New England Patriots. Hines did not receive a single carry and only totaled two targets but was the recipient of a reverse play that saw Jonathan Taylor line up as the quarterback and Carson Wentz deliver the ball on a shovel pass in the backfield, allowing Hines to hit the edge and find the end zone with Taylor as his lead blocker. The fourth-year running back received a contract extension in the offseason and plays a limited but essential role as a change-of-pace back asset in the passing attack. However, Hines doesn't get enough usage to be considered for fantasy lineups against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16.

Dec. 19th • 8:19 AM