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Fantasy Football Today fantasy football takes on De'Von Achane
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football Today about De'Von Achane.
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All Fantasy Football Today insights about De'Von Achane
NegativeBustJul 28, 2026
Jamie Eisenberg says Achane is going too early (12th overall in both CBS and Fantasy Pros ADP) and would not take him before 19th overall. The Dolphins' low expected win total limits touchdown production. Achane's performance is heavily dependent on Tua Tagovailoa's health: he averages 21.5 PPR points per game with Tua on the field but only 10.5 PPR points per game without Tua over the last two seasons. Jamie will not take him at the back end of round one or early round two.NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026
Jamie Eisenberg believes the industry is too high on Achane despite his 11th overall ranking. Over 25 games with Tua the last two years, Achane averaged 21.5 PPR points per game; without Tua (8 games), he averaged 10.5 PPR points per game—a glaring drop. Eisenberg projects Miami's 4.5 win total will correlate to fewer touchdowns and points scored. Additionally, Malik Willis ranks last in target rate to running backs over the last two years, and stacked boxes will likely focus on stopping the run given Miami's receiving core, limiting Achane's upside despite his talent.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Jamie Eisenberg views Devon Achane as overvalued at 13th overall (RB7). The critical issue is Achane's heavy dependence on Tua Tagovailoa: he averaged 21.5 PPR points per game in 25 games with Tua over the last two seasons but only 10.5 PPR points in eight games without Tua—a 15-point-per-game difference. With Malik Willis replacing Tua, Achane loses a key advantage; Willis ranked last in the NFL in target rate to running backs over the last two seasons, whereas Tua ranked second. This suggests Achane will see significantly fewer targets and production.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
The source lists Devon Achane as an overvalued player going 13th overall as RB7, indicating concern about his ADP relative to expected production.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
For Achane to maintain elite production in 2025, the Dolphins' offensive line must stay healthy, Malik Willis must keep Achane north of 50 catches (probably 60-catch range), and Achane must remain very involved in the passing game with goal-line opportunities. Dave Richard notes these are the conditions needed for Achane to exceed his expected 16.1 PPR points per game.PositiveMatchupJul 22, 2026
Achane's production is heavily dependent on Tua Tagovailoa. Malik Willis was the worst quarterback in the last two years at targeting running backs, while Tua was the best. Dave Richard notes that even if the Dolphins scheme differently for Willis and keep Achane north of 50 catches (probably 60-catch range), Willis will not target running backs at Tua's elite rate. The Dolphins' projected win total is under five, further limiting Achane's upside.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Achane averaged 21.5 PPR points per game in 25 games with Tua Tagovailoa over the last two seasons but only 10.5 PPR points per game in eight games without Tua. With Malik Willis replacing Tagovailoa, Dave Richard expects Achane to average around 16.1 PPR points per game (his average in two games without Tua last year), which projects to around RB10. At 15th overall, this represents a significant downgrade from his elite 2024 production.PositiveRoleJul 21, 2026
Scott Turner notes that Achane is a pass-catcher in a different personnel situation than his previous backfield mates Derek Henry and Josh Jacobs; Turner expects the Dolphins to target Achane despite Miami having the lowest percentage of passes to running backs in the NFL, based on the strength of the personnel around him and the need to feature his skill set.PositiveRoleJul 16, 2026
Achane is hoped to get a lot of opportunities in the Dolphins offense, but there's skepticism about his role and target volume.PositiveProjectionJul 14, 2026
Devon Achane is positioned in a tier with elite running backs and is expected to be a first-round caliber player in fantasy drafts.PositiveProjectionJul 9, 2026
Devon Achan went twelfth overall in the first round.PositiveProjectionJun 24, 2026
Achane scored 12 touchdowns last year, the fewest of any top-five running back, and this scoring is unlikely to increase given the offensive changes.PositiveUsageJun 24, 2026
43% of Achane's PPR points last year came through the air (85 targets, 67 catches, ~500 receiving yards), and this receiving production is expected to crater with Willis at quarterback, who has a 13.1% target rate to running backs in the NFL.NegativeProjectionJun 24, 2026
Achane's touchdown potential is limited, with Vegas setting his rushing touchdown over-under at 5.5, similar to Breece Hall and Ramondre Stevenson, indicating low scoring upside.PositiveBustJun 24, 2026
Heath views Achane as one of the scariest picks at the one-two turn because he could either be a league winner or a bust, with concerns about Willis's low running back target rate and the Dolphins' poor offensive context.NegativeProjectionJun 24, 2026
Dave projects a 20% decline in Achane's production due to Malik Willis replacing Tua Tagovailoa, expecting his targets to drop significantly and his PPR points to fall from 20.8 to around 16 per game.NegativeProjectionJun 24, 2026
Achane scored 12 touchdowns last year (fewest of any top-5 RB) and is unlikely to match that total in 2026, with Vegas setting his rushing TD over-under at just 5.5.PositiveUsageJun 24, 2026
Achane had 85 targets and 67 catches last year with 43% of his PPR points coming through the air, but this receiving volume is expected to decline significantly with Willis at QB, who has a 13.1% target rate to running backs in the NFL.PositiveBustJun 24, 2026
Achane is described as 'probably the scariest guy at the one-two turn' because he could either be a league winner or a bust, with concerns about declining touchdown potential and reception volume in a worse offensive environment.NegativeProjectionJun 24, 2026
Devon Achane was RB5 per game last year but faces a significant downside risk in 2026 due to expected 20% decline in targets with new QB Malik Willis and play-caller Bobby Slowick, who have a track record of lower pass volume compared to Tua Tagovailoa.PositiveProjectionJun 23, 2026
Devon Achane could easily outperform expectations and be the focal point of a Dolphins offense that needs him in the passing game.NegativeRoleJun 23, 2026
Devon Achane is not in the top 12 due to concerns about the Dolphins offense and his role in the passing game.PositiveInjuryMay 28, 2026
Devon Achan has a shoulder injury but hopes to be ready for training camp.NegativeBustMay 27, 2026
Devon Achane is dealing with an injury and has a concerning situation with a weak receiving core and an unproven quarterback, which could limit his opportunities. He is currently being drafted around 13th in Fantasy Pros ADP, but should not be a first-round pick.