Nyheim Hines Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Nyheim Hines
RB
, Cleveland Browns

Age: 28
Weight: 196 lbs
Height: 5' 9"
College: North Carolina State

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by Brandon Niles

· Oct 09, 2020 · 10:27 AM EDT

IND RB Nyheim Hines - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Cleveland Browns

Nyheim Hines has been pretty quiet since his big Week 1, but he’s still getting double-digit touches, giving him upside in deep leagues. Hines has seven receptions over the past two games combined, and is just two weeks removed from an 11-touch, 61-yard game that included four receptions. Those numbers are reasonable to expect in good matchups for Hines, so fantasy owners in deep, PPR leagues should consider him this week against a Browns team that has put up at least 34 points in three straight games and should be able to keep the Colts in passing down situations.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 01, 2020 · 1:37 PM EDT

IND RB Nyheim Hines - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Chicago Bears

Nyheim Hines had seven carries and four catches for a total of 61 yards. He’s quieted down after multiple touchdowns in Week 1, but his totals from last week should be a reasonable expectation for fantasy owners moving forward. Hines is a talented pass-catcher, so his value comes from PPR formats. This week, he’s a low-end RB3 option in that format against a vulnerable Bears defense that ranks 29th in aFPA to opposing running backs this season.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 24, 2020 · 1:16 PM EDT

IND RB Nyheim Hines - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. New York Jets

Nyheim Hines had a huge game in Week 1, but found himself with just one catch and four yards against the Vikings last week. That could largely be attributed to the game situation, as the Colts got up early on and didn’t need to throw the ball much. Hines will continue to be used on passing downs, so he’s still worth flexing in PPR formats against decent opponents. This week, against the lowly Jets, expect more running plays and positive game script, meaning probably another clunker for Hines. Bench him.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 17, 2020 · 11:40 AM EDT

IND RB Nyheim Hines - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Minnesota Vikings

Nyheim Hines clicked immediately with new quarterback Philip Rivers, catching all eight balls thrown his way for 45 yards and a touchdown. He also added 28 yards and another touchdown on seven carries on the ground. Hines should continue to play a pivotal role in the passing game, and Rivers has always made good use of his running backs, so Hines should be active in the offense moving forward.

The Vikings got killed by the Packers last week, though they look better than that on paper, so we’ll see if the Colts have as much success with Rivers and not Aaron Rodgers behind center. Don’t expect multiple touchdowns each week from Hines, but feel free to get excited about the eight targets and 15 total touches. Those are numbers that could be repeated, and would make him a solid RB3/flex option this week in PPR formats.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 10, 2020 · 9:26 AM EDT

IND RB Nyheim Hines - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Jacksonville Jaguars

Nyheim Hines had a great matchup this week and he should benefit this season from the presence of Philip Rivers, who always used his running backs extensively in the passing game. However, with the presence of Jonathan Taylor in this offense, it’s hard to trust starting Hines until we see what his snap count is going to look like. If he gets back to the 81 targets he had as a rookie, then he’ll be worth flex consideration in PPR formats. If not, he may not be worth rostering in most leagues. We’ll see, but either way, take a wait-and-see approach for this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Jul 20, 2020 · 9:44 AM EDT

IND RB Nyheim Hines - 2020 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Nyheim Hines has a lot of upside this season. He’s caught 107 balls over the last two seasons and new quarterback Phillip Rivers has always been effective checking down to his running backs. Hines is shifty with good hands and showed flashes as a rookie before struggling last year with the rest of the Colts’ offense.

Fantasy Downside

Hines may get pushed out of the lineup by second-round running back Jonathan Taylor. Taylor showed improved receiving ability as he progressed in college and looked fluid catching the ball at the combine. It’s possible the Colts use Taylor as a replacement for Hines, rather than as a replacement for Mack, during his rookie year before Mack enters free agency in 2021. If that happens, there may not be many touches for the third year scatback out of NC State.

2020 Bottom Line

Hines is basically free in all league formats, so grabbing him in the last round of PPR leagues isn’t a terrible idea. If Taylor ends up taking more of Mack’s work and less of Hines’, then Hines should have a shot at the 81 targets he notched as a rookie. That would make him a viable bye-week filler in most PPR leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 27, 2019 · 5:14 PM EST

IND RB Nyheim Hines - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Jacksonville Jaguars

Nyheim Hines returned two punts for touchdowns last week in a rout of the Panthers but was held to just six yards on a carry and one reception on offense. Unless your league gives return yardage points, Hines just doesn’t get the ball enough to warrant any serious fantasy consideration. He should remain on waivers for the final week of the season in most formats.