The Indianapolis Colts offense has been inconsistent at best this season. They have been at their best when featuring running back Nyheim Hines in the offense, particularly in the passing game. When the Colts target Hines more than five times in the passing game, they average nearly 33 points per game this season. When he doesn’t reach five targets, they average just 20 points per game.
On Thursday we saw exactly the impact a player like Hines can have on an offense. The Colts opted for an up-tempo, aggressive offensive style and he was a major part of that.