Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Even though the 5’9” Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines is not a feasible candidate to function in a feature back role, he continues to present evidence on a weekly basis that he should be included on rosters in PPR leagues. He has now collected 22 of his 26 targets, including the team best 11 that he garnered in Week 4. That enabled him to produce season highs in receptions (9), and yardage (63), while also generating the first two receiving touchdowns of his career.

He has now assembled at least five receptions in three of his first four contests, while capturing sustainable responsibilities as the Colts’ receiving back. He remains fully capable of exploding for sizable gains, which provides Frank Reich with sufficient incentive to deploy him in that role as the season continues. That delivers the motivation for anyone in PPR leagues to seize him for their rosters.