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After ranking third amongst all RB's in receptions in 2020, Hines took a step back last season. Part of that is due to the emergence of Jonathan Taylor, not only as a runner, but as a receiver. It also had something to do with the man at QB. Carson Wentz tended to force throws downfield and has never made good use of his check down options in the passing game. But things change a bit with Matt Ryan at the helm. Last year in Atlanta, RB's accounted for nearly 25% of the target share with Ryan at QB. Some of that was a product of playing behind a suspect o-line and a system of play calls that focused on getting the ball out of Ryan's hands quickly. But throughout his career, he has been a smart passer who gets through his progressions and finds the open man.
All this is to say that Hines may have a chance to bounce back in the stat column. I wouldn't be surprised to see some 21 personnel groupings that will feature Taylor and Hines on the field together, using their versatility to challenge opposing defenses.
While Taylor is clearly the RB1, Hines is a borderline RB3, especially in PPR leagues. Indy is going to run the ball, but they will throw off play action, and Ryan's propensity for throwing to his backs should make Hines a viable weapon once again.
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