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Nyheim Hines 2021 Outlook: Viable RB3 with Limited Upside in PPR Leagues
4 years agoIn his first three seasons with the Colts, Nyheim Hines has almost as many targets (215) as he does rush attempts (226). Last season, he averaged 12.1 PPR points on 10.3 opportunities (carries + targets) per game, resulting in a high-end RB3 finish on a per-game basis. But with second-year RB Jonathan Taylor operating as the clear lead back in 2021, and Marlon Mack set to return, Hines' total touches are sure to take a hit. In the eight games Taylor played over 50% of the snaps in 2020, Hines averaged just eight opportunities per game. His upside is capped due to his limited role in the offense, but he could still deliver as an RB3 in PPR leagues as the primary pass-catching back. That said, it's very possible that Taylor, a capable pass-catcher himself, eats into Hines' role even more, further limiting his appeal this season. All this before mentioning Philip Rivers, the king of checking it down to his running backs, is no longer the quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts.
