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2021 Fantasy Stats
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1SEA
Loss, 16-28
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2LA
Loss, 24-27
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3@TEN
Loss, 16-25
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4@MIA
Win, 27-17
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5@BAL
Loss, 25-31
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6HOU
Win, 31-3
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7@SF
Win, 30-18
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15NE
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1SEA,
L 16-28
34-48--14.20
2LA,
L 24-27
5-17--3.20
3@TEN,
L 16-25
25154--18.90
4@MIA,
W 27-17
6-5-11.10
5@BAL,
L 25-31
18----1.80
6HOU,
W 31-3
13-9--3.20
7@SF,
W 30-18
14--2--2.20
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  • Full practice Thursday

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

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Thu, Oct 28 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited

    The Colts listed Hines as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report due to an injury to his ribs.

    Analysis: Top back Jonathan Taylor (ribs) was also listed as limited Wednesday, 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 one catch for minus-2 yards 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 weak fantasy option versus Tennessee.

    Published: Wed, Oct 27 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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) while Mack has become more involved.

    Published: Mon, Oct 18 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Just four touches Monday

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

    Analysis: Hines played 26 snaps (38 percent of offensive plays) which is about his average workload, but he had fewer touches 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 he may get more work when the Colts are 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.

    Published: Tue, Oct 12 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sat, Oct 9 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice

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

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice

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

    Analysis: The Colts will release their second injury report of the week later Friday, which will reveal Hines' participation level. Regardless, his return to the field in any capacity after not practicing Thursday is a good sign with regard to his status for Monday'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.

    Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out practice

    Hines didn't practice Thursday due to a shoulder injury.

    Analysis: Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis previously noted that Hines' shoulder issue stems from getting hit on a muffed punt Week 4, but the injury didn't impact him for the rest of the game. Still, the running back's absence from practice Thursday makes his status for Monday's game against the Ravens worth monitoring. Assuming he's available for Week 5, Hines will continue to work in a change-of-pace role behind top back Jonathan Taylor.

    Published: Thu, Oct 7 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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 carries, Nyheim with five and Marlon [Mack] with five,'' head coach Frank Reich told Fox 59 TV Indianapolis after the game. "But there's give-and-take depending on how the game goes.''

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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 yards from scrimmage overall. Now having been productive in two of Indianapolis' first three outings, Hines will strive to maintain his form Week 4 versus the Dolphins.

    Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.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.

    Analysis: 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 Jonathan Taylor healthy, but his weekly usage will vary depending on the game plan and game script. However, it may be a minor worry that…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 10:29am by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 3:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inks three-year extension

    The Colts have signed Hines to a three-year, $18.6 million extension, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 10 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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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' official site reports.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 7 at 6:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves past leg injury

    Hines, who suffered a leg injury at Thursday's practice, was in uniform fielding kicks prior to Sunday's preseason opener against the Panthers, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

    Analysis: Hines previously relayed that he was fine following his early exit from Thursday's session, a notion confirmed by his presence on the field Sunday. It remains to be seen, however, how much work the change-of-pace back might see versus Carolina, given that the Colts are expected to rest a number of key players, per Erickson.

    Published: Sun, Aug 15 at 9:26am by Rotowire.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.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Thu, Aug 12 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Tue, Aug 3 at 8:12pm by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Wed, Jul 28 at 8:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Competing with Taylor, Mack

    Hines may face tougher competition for snaps this season, but he'll still have plays specifically designed to get him the ball, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Marlon Mack's Achilles tear in Week 1 last year left the Colts with Hines, Jonathan Taylor and Jordan Wilkins in the backfield. Each of the four is still with the team, and Taylor is locked in for a sizable workload after exploding for 723 total yards and eight touchdowns over the final five weeks of his rookie season. If Taylor stays healthy, it'll be tough for Hines to match his career-best 2020 campaign, though he should still earn most of the backfield snaps in clear passing situations.…read more

    Published: Wed, Jul 7 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Seven touches in playoff loss

    Hines rushed six times for 75 yards and caught one of three targets for eight yards in Saturday's 27-24 wild-card round loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: He took a back seat to Jonathan Taylor (23 touches) but made the most of his limited touches, finishing with 83 scrimmage yards to Taylor's 84. Hines was tackled on the one-yard line twice, and while Taylor promptly powered in a touchdown on the next play after the first one, Hines' inability to get in proved costly the second time, as the Colts went backward from there and ultimately turned it over on downs. The versatile running back should maintain his prominent change-of-pace role in the…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Collects 67 total yards in win

    Hines rushed twice for 17 yards and secured six of seven targets for 50 yards in the Colts' 28-14 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. He also returned four punts for 40 yards.

    Analysis: Hines was a complete afterthought in the ground game with Jonathan Taylor exploding for a career-high 253 yards and two touchdowns, but he paced the Colts in receptions and receiving yards in a game during which Indianapolis stuck to a conservative passing attack. Hines' carry total was his lowest since Week 9, but his reception total qualified as his second highest of the season. Given Taylor's late-season surge, Hines projects to primarily fill the pass-catching role he carries out so…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals 64 scrimmage yards

    Hines carried eight times for 44 yards and caught all five of his targets for 20 additional yards during Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Hines averaged a healthy 5.5 yards per carry and snared every pass sent his way, but his inability to break off big plays limited his overall output. Although his 145 rushing yards over the last three games is by far his best stretch of the season, he's averaging just 16 receiving yards per game during the same timeframe. Hines could have plenty of chances to add to his numbers in next Sunday's regular-season finale against the hapless Jaguars.

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to seven touches

    Hines rushed the ball five times for 43 yards in Week 15 against the Texans. He added two receptions for 11 yards.

    Analysis: Hines played a complementary role to Jonathan Taylor, with much of his production coming on the team's first drive on a 23-yard run. He chipped in from there for the remainder of the game, including additional rushes of 11 and nine yards as well as a nine-yard reception. Hines will likely be in line for a complementary role once again in a Week 16 matchup against the Steelers.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 6:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up 75 scrimmage yards

    Hines carried seven times for 58 yards and caught all four of his targets for 17 additional yards during Sunday's 44-27 win over the Raiders.

    Analysis: Hines gashed the Las Vegas defense for 8.3 yards per carry but saw his attempts limited as Jonathan Taylor rumbled for 150 yards on 20 carries of his own. He finished third on the team in targets and hauled in every pass thrown his way, but his long gain in that department went for just six yards as he finished with his lowest receiving output since Week 4. Still, Hines has been productive while averaging 13 touches per game over the last four and should have a great chance to pad his stats…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores seventh touchdown

    Hines carried six times for 10 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 22 additional yards during Sunday's 26-20 win over the Texans.

    Analysis: Hines managed just 1.7 yards per carry but found his way into the end zone from five yards out in the first quarter for his seventh touchdown of the season. He caught every ball thrown his way but simply wasn't utilized enough in that regard to make an impact, since his team played from ahead most of the day. Meanwhile, rookie Jonathan Taylor enjoyed another strong performance and should receive the bulk of the backfield work in next Sunday's matchup against the Raiders, though Hines enters the…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies eight receptions

    Hines rushed the ball 10 times for 29 yards in Week 12 against the Titans. He added eight receptions on 10 targets for 66 yards.

    Analysis: Hines carried the ball four times on the Colts' first offensive possession in the absence of Jonathan Taylor (illness), racking up 12 yards in the process. The majority of his production thereafter was dictated by game script, as the Colts faced a large deficit from the middle of the second quarter onward. That allowed Hines to rack up season-high target and catch totals, highlighted by gains of 19 and 10 yards. Though the Colts aren't likely to face a big deficit against Houston in Week 13,…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 2:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets start at RB

    Hines will get the start at running back in Sunday's game against Tennessee, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The Colts are expected to divide the workload at running back between Hines and Jordan Wilkins with Jonathan Taylor out, but Hines will get the start. Hines was listed as the starter last week as well, but Taylor got the larger workload, so the starter designation may not be too indicative of fantasy output.

    Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Can't follow up big performance

    Hines recorded six rushes for two yards in Week 11 against the Packers. He added three receptions for 31 yards.

    Analysis: Hines recorded 115 total yards in Week 10 and worked as the lead back early on against the Packers as a result. However, he could not carry over his efficiency and was regularly stuffed behind the line on his rushing attempts. Hines did remain involved as a pass-catcher and had a six-yard receiving score nullified by a holding penalty. Though his strength as a receiver out of the backfield will keep him involved in the offense, it's unlikely that Hines will see a lead-back workload regularly as…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 8:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shines as lead back in win

    Hines rushed 12 times for 70 yards and a touchdown and brought in five of six targets for 45 yards and another score in the Colts' 34-17 win over the Titans on Thursday night.

    Analysis: Hines outpaced backfield mates Jordan Wilkins and Jonathan Taylor by four and five carries, respectively, and he was easily the most efficient of the trio while gaining 5.8 yards per rush. The third-year pro's number of rushing touches represented a season high, and he now has three receiving touchdowns overall in the last three games courtesy of his 13-yard scoring grab in the second quarter Thursday. Hines' strong night notwithstanding, it's difficult to pin down coach Frank Reich's running…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 12 at 9:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches two passes in Week 9

    Hines carried twice for 18 yards and caught two passes (on three targets) for 20 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Coming off a two-TD effort Week 8, Hines' change-of-pace impact was modest Sunday. Looking ahead to Thursday's game against the Titans, Hines remains on the PPR radar, but his fantasy value in standard formats is capped by the fact that Jonathan Taylor and Jordan Wilkins also are in the Colts' backfield mix.

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches two TD passes

    Hines carried five times for eight yards while adding three receptions (on five targets) for an additional 54 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 41-21 win over the Lions.

    Analysis: Hines did little with the handful of carries he received but made a splash as a receiver with touchdown receptions of 22 and 29 yards in the second quarter. He had generated just 57 scrimmage yards with no touchdowns over the last two games, so this performance came as something of a surprise for fantasy managers who were eyeing this week's matchup. Jordan Wilkins also contributed quite a bit in this one while taking the reins from an ineffective Jonathan Taylor, but Hines' role as the team's…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Five receptions Sunday

    Hines had five receptions on six targets for 27 yards in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

    Analysis: Hines played 21 snaps on offense compared to just four snaps for Jordan Wilkins as the Colts turned to the passing game after falling behind early. Hines should continue to get more work as Jonathan Taylor's backup when the Colts need to pass, with Wilkins used more when Taylor needs a break carrying the ball.

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 1:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Has five touches Sunday

    Hines had three carries for eight yards and two receptions for 22 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss at Cleveland.

    Analysis: Hines played on 21 of the offense's 56 snaps and ran a route on 18 of the offense's 37 pass plays, according to Pro Football Focus. He got more playing time than Jordan Wilkins (just two snaps) with the Colts needing to throw the ball after getting behind. However, the Colts couldn't get much going on the ground and gave the bulk of playing time to Jonathan Taylor (31 snaps) after a more even distribution of snaps last week.

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 10:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals 32 yards

    Hines carried the ball nine times for 24 yards in Week 4 against the Bears. He added three receptions for eight yards.

    Analysis: Hines wasn't heavily utilized in the offense, as Jordan Wilkins matched his nine carries. He did provide a spark to the offense on a drive late in the first quarter, recording a rush and reception of 12 and 15 yards, respectively. The Colts have shown a willingness to employ a run-heavy approach early this season as they've often led games. While that's led to three victories, it is not conducive to Hines' success, which comes primarily as a receiver with the chance to work in the open field.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 7:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices fully

    Hines (shoulder) practiced fully Thursday.

    Analysis: He's thus slated to handle his usual change-of-pace role Sunday against the Bears, but given that both top back Jonathan Taylor and Jordan Wilkins are also in the mix for carries, Hines' weekly fantasy prospects hinge on his involvement in Indy's passing game. The 2018 fourth-rounder has parlayed his 14 targets through three games into 13 catches for 89 yards and a TD. He's also carried 14 times for 49 yards and a rushing score in that span.

    Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited with shoulder issue

    Hines was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury.

    Analysis: Hines likely picked up the injury in Sunday's win over the Jets, but the fact that he was able to at least partially participate in practice is encouraging for his chances of playing Week 4 in Chicago. He'll have two more chances to ramp up his on-field activity before the Colts are decide whether he'll carry an injury designation into the weekend.

    Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 12:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Eleven touches in big win

    Hines carried the ball seven times for 21 yards and caught four of five targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 36-7 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: After scoring twice on 15 touches in the Colts' opener and then getting only one reception last week, Hines found something of a happy medium between those two extremes. The scatback actually led the team in targets on a day when the passing game wasn't really needed, which bodes well for his developing connection with Philip Rivers. Hines might be on the back burner again behind Jonathan Taylor in Week 4, however, on the road against a Bears defense that just got gashed for 148 rushing yards…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 6:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited role Sunday

    Hines had one reception for four yards and no carries in Sunday's win over Minnesota.

    Analysis: Hines played just nine snaps while Jonathan Taylor played 49 snaps and Jordan Wilkins played 17 snaps (rushing for 40 yards). Hines' usage is a bit confounding, but it's likely just a byproduct of a game that became a rout in the second half, and the Colts decided to use Wilkins to run out the clock. Sunday's game more likely highlights how Taylor is set to get the bulk of work with Hines in a more limited backup role than many expected. Hines should still have a larger workload in games where…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves up depth chart

    While Jonathan Taylor will take over as the primary running back with Marlon Mack out for the season with a torn Achilles, Hines will get snaps on all downs, head coach Frank Reich told Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site.

    Analysis: Hines had two touchdowns (one receiving and one rushing) in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars as he had a larger role than expected even when Mack was healthy. He'll now be the No. 2 running back and could get the vast majority of receptions on passing downs, though Taylor looked sharp Sunday in the passing game (where he struggled at times in college).

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone twice

    Hines carried the ball seven times for 28 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Jaguars. He added eight receptions for 45 yards and another score.

    Analysis: Hines accounted for the first two scores of the Colts' season. His first touchdown came on a 12-yard scamper early in the first quarter. He followed that up one quarter later with an eight-yard reception to find the end zone. His heavy involvement in the passing game was little surprise, and he should have the chance to maintain -- or even augment -- his rushing role in Week 2 against the Vikings with Marlon Mack (Achilles) almost certain to be absent.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as kick and punt retuner

    Hines will begin the season as Indy's primary kickoff and punt returner. He's also listed as the No. 3 running back on the team's initial unofficial depth chart.

    Analysis: Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni has said that Hines will still be a significant part of the offense, but there will be plenty of competition with rookie Jonathan Taylor joining Marlon Mack and Jordan Wilkins in the Indianapolis backfield. Mack and Taylor are expected to be near co-starters, which could leave Hines with a limited number of snaps per game.

    Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play significant role

    Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni indicated during a media session Monday that he anticipates Hines playing a significant role in the passing game in 2020, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

    Analysis: Hines has more competition for reps with second-round rookie Jonathan Taylor joining Marlon Mack and Jordan Wilkins in the Indianapolis backfield. Fortunately for Hines, none of the other three is particularly proficient as a pass catcher, an area where the third-year back shines. With Indianapolis bringing in quarterback Philip Rivers to run the offense, Sirianni suggested Hines could handle a similar role as Danny Woodhead did with the Chargers in 2015, when he compiled 80 receptions while…read more

    Published: Wed, May 13 at 1:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Increased competition for snaps

    Hines faces increased competition for playing time in the Indianapolis backfield after the Colts took Jonathan Taylor with the 41st pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

    Analysis: Hines operated in a traditional runner/receiver timeshare with Marlon Mack last season, seeing 52 carries and 58 targets while playing 31.5 percent of offensive snaps in 16 games. His snaps could decrease significantly with Taylor now in the mix. However, Hines may still emerge as the primary receiving specialist out of the backfield.

    Published: Sun, Apr 26 at 8:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Benefits from Rivers signing

    Hines should get more opportunities on offense this upcoming season, potentially benefiting from playing with Philip Rivers, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Hines operated in a traditional runner/receiver timeshare with Marlon Mack last season, seeing 52 carries and 58 targets while playing 31.5 percent of offensive snaps in 16 games. Those numbers were all down from the 85 carries, 81 targets and 43.9 percent snap share he handled during his 16-game rookie campaign in 2018. The Colts were fifth in run-play rate (46.4 percent) with Jacoby Brissett replacing Andrew Luck under center, but the offense should open up for more passing under Rivers, who…read more

    Published: Wed, Apr 8 at 6:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Supplies 56 total yards in Week 17

    Hines carried seven times for 34 yards and added three receptions for 22 yards on five targets in the Colts' 38-20 loss to the Jaguars in Week 17.

    Analysis: After taking two punts to the house in the Colts' Week 16 win over the Panthers, Hines had a more muted impact on special teams in the regular-season finale, collecting 44 yards across his three total returns. Instead, Hines offered his primary contributions as a change-of-pace option behind top back Marlon Mack. Hines' 56 total yards from scrimmage were his most since Week 12, and his second-best output of the season overall. Expect the 2018 fourth-round pick to maintain his spot as the No. 2…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 7 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dominates on special teams

    Hines had a four-yard run on his sole carry and added a two-yard catch during Sunday's 38-6 win over Carolina. He also compiled 195 yards and two touchdowns on three punt returns.

    Analysis: Hines extended the Colts' lead to two scores midway through the first quarter with an 84-yard touchdown on a punt return. He subsequently put the game away midway through the fourth quarter with a weaving 71-yard runback. They were the first two return touchdowns of Hines' career. The season ends next Sunday versus the Jaguars, against which Hines ran for 11 yards and a touchdown on three carries and gained 44 yards on a pair of kick returns back in Week 11.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes back seat in blowout loss

    Hines rushed twice for 10 yards and caught both his targets for two yards in Monday's 34-7 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: This is the game script that should've benefited a back like Hines, as the Colts trailed by a hefty margin early and Jacoby Brissett threw 34 times. However, Marlon Mack commanded the bulk of the team's backfield reps, rushing 11 times for 19 yards. Hines is tough to depend on now that Mack's back, but he still has pass-catching upside with 40 receptions for 296 yards this year.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up 25 yards in loss

    Hines gained one yard on four carries and caught four of five targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 38-35 loss to Tampa Bay. He lost a fumble during the contest.

    Analysis: The fumble was just the second of Hines' career and the first that he's lost. Hines continues to have some value as a receiver out of the backfield who, as of late, has earned red-zone carries as well. Monday's matchup against New Orleans is an interesting one as the Saints' run defense is so-so, surrendering 4.3 yards per carry, but has seldom been tested.

    Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 10:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in Week 13

    Hines ran the ball four times for 22 yards and touchdown in the team's Week 13 loss to the Titans. He also added two receptions for 18 yards.

    Analysis: Hines saw the fewest carries out of the trio in the Colts' backfield, though he was the only one to find the end zone. He was given consecutive rushing attempts near the goal line on the team's first drive in the third quarter, first carrying the ball from down to to the one-yard line prior to scoring. He was also targeted only twice in the passing game, surprising usage given the team's lack of offensive skill-position players. Hines and the rest of the Colts' backfield will have a tough…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Efficient in Week 12 loss

    Hines rushed nine times for 51 yards and secured two of three targets for 10 yards in the Colts' 20-17 loss to the Texans on Thursday.

    Analysis: In the Colts' first game without Marlon Mack (hand) this season, Hines logged a season high in carries and parlayed it into a season-best rushing yardage tally. Hines also continued in his usual pass-catching role, so he could be poised to continue seeing extra volume if Mack also sits out a Week 13 divisional showdown with the Titans, a week from this Sunday.

    Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 9:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Role may not change with Mack out

    Coach Frank Reich said Monday that Hines will mostly remain in his usual hybrid role while Marlon Mack (hand) is sidelined, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

    Analysis: Mack underwent surgery Monday to repair his fractured right hand, an injury he sustained a day earlier in the Colts' 33-13 win over the Jaguars. Despite the lead back's early departure, Hines (three carries for 11 yards, three receptions for 24 yards) didn't see a major spike in usage. Instead, Jonathan Williams (13 carries for 116 yards, one catch for 31 yards) was the main beneficiary, prompting Reich to tab him and Jordan Wilkins (ankle) as the main candidates to fill Mack's high-volume role…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 10:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should see increased role

    Hines carried the ball three times for 11 yards and a touchdown in Week 11 against the Jaguars. He also added three receptions on four targets for 24 yards.

    Analysis: Hines took advantage of Marlon Mack's hand injury to record his first touchdown of the season. His scamper came early in the fourth quarter, when he took a handoff for seven yards into the end zone. He tallied three rushing attempts and a target after Mack exited early in the third quarter, clearly working behind Jonathan Williams. However, with Mack already declared out for Week 12, Hines should be in line for increased work as the Colts take on the Texans on Thursday.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Seven touches in Sunday's loss

    Hines had three carries for 14 yards and four receptions for 30 yards on seven targets in Sunday's loss to Miami.

    Analysis: Hines saw an increase in targets with Brian Hoyer at quarterback as he didn't throw much down field. With Jordan Wilkins hurting his ankle in the game, Hines could see more snaps next week against Jacksonville, but he's still having a smaller secondary role behind starter Marlon Mack.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Just two touches Sunday

    Hines had one carry for seven yards and one reception for 21 yards on three targets in Sunday's 26-24 loss at Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Hines played on 20 of the offense's 70 snaps as he hasn't been a big part of the scheme the last three weeks (just five targets). He remains the top passing-down option at running back but isn't getting much playing time behind Marlon Mack.

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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