Fantasy football: 5 best waiver-wire adds heading into Week 5

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 30: Nyheim Hines #21 of the Indianapolis Colts makes the reception for a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Running Back Nyheim Hines (17% Owned)

During the 2018 NFL Draft, I was just waiting for Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch to pull the trigger on Nyheim Hines, an electric and versatile running back who specializes in the passing game.

His performance against the Texans in Week 4 just proved his talent as a receiving option out of the backfield, as the rookie caught nine of eleven targets for 63 yards and two touchdowns.

Hines is shaping up to be the leader of the Colts’ backfield committee. Marlon Mack cannot stay on the field and Jordan Wilkins has been mediocre. With the Colts likely to fall victim to a negative gamescript, Hines is likely to take advantage of that and catch a lot of checkdowns from quarterback Andrew Luck against prevent defense.

The rookie needs to be picked up in all PPR leagues. He will emerge as one of the Colts’ biggest fantasy football assets to own.