Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack suffered what is suspected to be an Achilles injury that could end his season in the team's Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. If that’s the case, it means big-time potential for rookie Jonathan Taylor and third-year NC State back Nyheim Hines.
Usage in Week 1
Hines and Mack saw seven snaps each in the first quarter while Taylor waited to see the field. While it was surprising that Taylor hadn’t gotten an opportunity at that point, it was also surprising that the two backs were both splitting carries as well as pass routes rather than each having a clear role.