Achane is deserving of a top 15 pick in Fantasy drafts even though he suffered a calf injury in mid-August. That's because his upside is incredible -- in 11 games with Tua Tagovailoa in 2024 he was on pace for nearly 1,800 total yards, 104 catches and 17 touchdowns. He averaged 22.6 points per game in PPR and nearly 19 points per game in half-PPR with Tua. What about his downside? It's pretty frightening -- in six games without Tagovailoa he averaged under 10 PPR points per game, albeit with pathetic quarterbacks behind a gross offensive line. Naturally, his health is the most important issue right now, and Miami says Achane will be ready for Week 1. If he's not, it seems as though rookie Ollie Gordon II will play in his place. Most Fantasy managers will pass on Achane until Round 2 when his undeniable talent overrides the risk involved in taking him. Anyone who drafts Achane should either consider taking Gordon in Round 9-plus or pad their roster depth at running back in case Achane does miss some time.
Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Expected to be ready for Week 1
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Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said Wednesday that the team expects Achane (calf) to suit up Week 1 versus the Colts, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Achane remained absent from practice Tuesday as he continues to manage a calf injury, but all signals from Miami have been that the team is simply taking a cautious approach to the starting running back's recovery and that he should be back in action in advance of the regular-season opener at Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 7. On the other hand, Jaylen Wright (leg) may not be ready to go versus the Colts, so no matter how much confidence rookie sixth-rounder Ollie Gordon has earned after his impressive preseason, the Dolphins figure to actively pursue the running back position with waiver claims and practice-squad signings Wednesday in the wake of NFL-wide cut-downs to a 53-man roster.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Not practicing Tuesday
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Achane (calf) is not participating in Tuesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Coach Mike McDaniel said after Miami's preseason game against Jacksonville on Saturday that the team will continue to take a cautious approach to Achane's recovery, but the starting running back is still expected to retake the practice field ahead of the regular-season opener against Indianapolis. The Dolphins may intend for Achane to use this coming week to rest, however. Ollie Gordon is currently the only healthy running back on Miami's roster, with Jaylen Wright (leg) trending in the wrong direction for Week 1, so the team may be motivated to seek additional backfield depth.
Coach Mike McDaniel said after Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars that Achane (calf) hasn't suffered any setbacks, and the running back should return to practice ahead of a Week 1 road matchup with the Colts on Sunday, Sept. 7, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Achane has missed a week of practice sandwiched by the Dolphins' last two exhibitions due to a calf injury. Per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com, McDaniel previously has noted that Achane's absence is "preventative in nature," so the team likely will continue to take a cautious approach with its No. 1 running back. Whether or not Achane mixes into drills this week or during Week 1 prep remains to be seen, but with top reserve RB Jaylen Wright week-to-week due to a right leg injury, rookie sixth-round pick Ollie Gordon currently is the healthiest and most fantasy-friendly of Miami's remaining options at the position.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Unlikely to practice this week
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Achane is dealing with a calf injury, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Per the report, coach Mike McDaniel noted Monday that the Dolphins don't want Achane's injury to linger, so the running back likely won't practice this week. On the plus side, Wolfe indicates that at this stage, the plan is for Achane to play against the Colts in Week 1.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Dealing with soft-tissue injury
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Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Saturday that Achane is dealing with a "soft tissue lower body" injury, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
McDaniel said Achane's injury isn't serious, but it's nonetheless concerning to see the undersized starting running back nursing a soft-tissue injury as Week 1 looms nearer. Per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com, McDaniel said Achane will be reassessed at team facilities this week but is expected to be out "between days and weeks." Achane sat out Saturday's 24-17 preseason win over the Lions along with the rest of the starting offense, and his status now appears uncertain for the Dolphins' exhibition finale against Jacksonville on Saturday, Aug. 23. With Alexander Mattison (neck) done for the year, Jaylen Wright and rookie sixth-round pick Ollie Gordon figure to benefit from increased first-team reps as long as Achane remains sidelined. Wright struggled on the ground versus Detroit, rushing four times for just three yards, while Gordon turned 10 carries into 50 rushing yards, with a long run of 19 yards.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Produces dud against CLE
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Achane rushed 10 times for 25 yards while bringing in both of his targets for 13 receiving yards in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Browns.
Achane struggled in a matchup with a game script that should have benefited the winning side's starting running back. Despite the underwhelming performance, the sophomore standout remains a fantasy presence with 1,378 combined yards yards from scrimmage with 11 total touchdowns in 16 games this season. Achane will certainly be a focal point of the Dolphins' offensive attack in a matchup against the Jets next Sunday that could help push Miami into the playoffs with a victory.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Rushing TD, six catches in OT win
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Achane rushed 14 times for 24 yards and a touchdown while catching six of seven targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 32-26 overtime win over the Jets.
Achane finally opened the scoring with a two-yard touchdown run after mustering just one yard on three previous rushing attempts inside the 3-yard line. He later went to the medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion after taking a big hit, per CBS sideline reporter Melanie Collins, and Achane spent a significant chunk of the first half on the sideline before checking back in on Miami's final drive before halftime. He failed to find much running room but remained heavily involved as a pass catcher, as has been customary when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa plays. Heading into a Week 15 trip to Houston, Achane has racked up at least six receptions in six of Tagovailoa's nine starts this season.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Shines in QB's return
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Achane rushed 10 times for 97 yards while catching six of eight targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Cardinals.
Achane got 47 of his 147 scrimmage yards on an explosive third-quarter run, and he fittingly capped that drive with a 12-yard touchdown catch. He finished with 16 touches while Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Wright combined for 12, but Mostert's nine carries included a pair of short touchdown runs. Achane and Mostert coexisted effectively in Achane's 2023 rookie season, and the return of Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) under center raises the ceiling for Miami's entire offense heading into a Week 9 trip to Buffalo.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Optimism for Week 7
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Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said he's "optimistic" that Achane (concussion) will fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol after Friday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Achane still needs to gain clearance from an independent neurologist, but he's otherwise practiced in full this week and seems to be trending in the right direction coming out of a Week 6 bye. Assuming he indeed gains full clearance in time for Sunday's road matchup in Indianapolis, he'll figure to lead Miami's speedy backfield, in which Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Wright also are pushing for touches.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Another full practice
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Achane (concussion) was a full practice participant Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Achane has now logged back-to-back full practices without a non-contract jersey, seemingly putting him in the final stage of concussion protocol, at which point he needs clearance from a neurologist before playing in Sunday's game at Indianapolis. Assuming that happens, he'll step in as the leader of a speedy, talented backfield in which Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Wright loom as threats to take a portion of the snaps/carries.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Dons non-contact jersey Monday
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Achane (concussion) wore a red non-contact jersey in practice Monday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
It's encouraging that Achane was on the practice field with his teammates Monday coming out of Miami's Week 6 bye, but he still has a few hurdles to clear in order to pass the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. He will need to upgrade to full practice participation at some point prior to Sunday's game against the Colts to have a chance to suit up. Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Wright would likely take on larger roles should Achane sit out due to the head injury that he sustained in the Week 5 win over the Patriots.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Won't return Sunday
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Achane won't return to Sunday's game against the Patriots after suffering a concussion.
Achane thus finished the contest with three carries for 18 yards and one catch for minus-1 yard. In Achane's absence for the rest of the Week 5 contest, the Dolphins will lean on Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Wright to handle snaps out of the backfield. Achane will target a return to action Oct. 20 against the Colts, following the Dolphins' Week 6 bye.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Evaluated for possible concussion
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Achane is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Prior to his exit, Achane carried three times for 18 yards and caught one pass for minus-1 yard. In his absence, Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Wright are available to handle Miami's backfield duties versus New England.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Stymied in Week 4 loss
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Achane rushed 10 times for 15 yards and brought in all three targets for 14 yards in the Dolphins' 31-12 loss to the Titans on Monday night.
Achane's forgettable numbers were essentially a microcosm of the type of night it was for the Dolphins offense as a whole. The speedy back had a long run of only five yards and was repeatedly stymied, and both his rushing and receiving yardage totals were season lows. Achane logged just one more carry than rookie backfield mate Jaylen Wright, who played more than expected due to Raheem Mostert's (chest) inactive status and the fact Jeff Wilson suffered a knee injury in pregame warmups. Achane does have a favorable Week 5 matchup against the equally hapless Patriots this coming Sunday, but with Miami's quarterback situation also shaky irrespective of who's under center, it remains to be seen if he'll have enough running room to contribute meaningful numbers.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Suits up Thursday
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Achane (ankle) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Bills.
Achane was listed as a non-participant on the Dolphins' first two posted practice reports following the team's 20-17 win over the Jaguars this past Sunday, but he was able return to the field for Wednesday's walkthrough and deemed a limited participant. With his active status versus Buffalo confirmed and fellow RB Raheem Mostert (chest) inactive, Achane -- who carried 10 times for 24 yards and a TD and had seven catches for 76 yards against Jacksonville -- should have an opportunity to play a key role in Miami's Week 2 game plan in the absence of any limitations or in-game setbacks. Also in the team's backfield mix Thursday are Jeff Wilson and speedy fourth-round rookie Jaylen Wright, with both players likely to mix in as Achane works through his ankle issue.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Status hinges on pregame workout
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Achane (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Bills, will have his availability determined based on how he fares in a pregame workout, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
After logging 17 touches in the Dolphins' Week 1 win over the Jaguars this past Sunday, Achane was listed as a non-participant on Miami's first two practice reports released Monday and Tuesday. He returned to the field for Wednesday's walk-through practice, albeit as a limited participant. Head coach Mike McDaniel termed Achane as a game-time decision prior to the practice session, but Rapoport relays that Dolphins came away encouraged by how the running back looked Wednesday and have optimism that he plays. Official word on Achane's status -- one way or the other -- won't arrive until the Dolphins release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. If Achane gets the green light to play, he should draw the start with Raheem Mostert (chest) already ruled out, though the Dolphins may not be keen on having Achane handle a heavy workload on a short week. Jeff Wilson and Jaylen Wright are on hand as depth options in the backfield and are likely to take on elevated roles Thursday.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Listed questionable for Thursday
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Achane was a limited participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice and is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
After being listed as a non-participant on Miami's first two Week 2 practice reports, Achane was back on the field Wednesday. Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post relays that the second-year running back was moving around well during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, but head coach Mike McDaniel still labeled Achane a game-time decision for Thursday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Meanwhile, Raheem Mostert (chest) has already been ruled out for Thursday, so Miami would be down its top two backs if Achane is included on the Dolphins' inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to the game's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Jeff Wilson and Jaylen Wright both look likely to have expanded roles Thursday in any case, though the extent of their involvement will depend heavily on whether Achane is out or limited.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Estimated as non-participant
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Achane (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
The same applies to Raheem Mostert (chest), an indication that both of Miami's top backs came out of Week 1 action banged up. As a result, the duo's status will need to be monitored ahead of Thursday night's game against the Bills. If one or both players are limited or out for the contest, added snaps would be available for Jeff Wilson, while Jaylen Wright could be active Week 2 after being a healthy scratch in Sunday's season-opening win over the Jaguars.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Heavy work as receiver Sunday
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Achane rushed 10 times for 24 yards and a touchdown and secured all seven targets for 76 yards in the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Achane was the Dolphins' team leader in rush attempts, outpacing backfield mates Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson by four and five carries, respectively. However, while running room was at a premium as clearly indicated by Achane's final line, he put in highly productive work in the passing game and finished tied with Tyreek Hill for the team lead in receptions. Whether the division of labor in Miami's backfield was a harbinger of what's to come this season is difficult to determine after a one-game sample, but Achane's overall usage underscores how often head coach Mike McDaniel clearly wants the ball in the explosive second-year back's hands. Achane next takes aim at the Bills defense in a Week 2 Thursday night clash.
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Efficient showing in preseason win
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Achane rushed twice for 10 yards and secured two of three targets for 34 yards in the Dolphins' 13-6 preseason win over the Commanders on Saturday night.
The second-year back took his first carry with 7:29 remaining in the first quarter and played a total of three possessions. Achane recorded chunk gains of seven yards on the ground and eight and 26 yards through the air, flashing the signature explosiveness that made him a rookie sensation in 2023. Achane already appears in regular-season form, but it remains to be seen if he'll have a chance to garner a few more touches in Friday night's road preseason finale against the Buccaneers.
