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Achane (referred to as 'Ollie' in predictions) is projected to be below average in this matchup, though one predictor gives him 90 rushing yards on 24 carries and a touchdown.

De'Von Achane suffered an injury that has shifted the Dolphins' rushing approach to feature Ollie Gordon as the primary ball carrier.

Ranked #8 among all running backs in dynasty PPR with a trade value of 74, establishing him as a premium dynasty asset.

De'Von Achane is leading the league in rushing and is averaging nearly five yards per carry, establishing him as a dominant ground threat; the pressure is on Miami's defense to continue finding success this week, but Achane's elite efficiency makes him a focal point of the Dolphins' offensive identity.

Achane's early-season absence has significantly impacted Miami's offensive design and efficiency. The Dolphins' rushing attack was built around Achane's elite sideline-to-sideline track speed and outside zone/stretch concepts, but with Gordon taking over as the primary back, the offense has had to pivot to gap and inside-zone looks that better suit Gordon's power-running style.

Achane's early-season injury was especially impactful for an already limited Dolphins offense. His absence forced the team to rely on Ollie Gordon as the lead back, requiring offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik to adjust the rushing attack from designs built around Achane's elite sideline-to-sideline speed (outside zone, stretch concepts) to gap and inside-zone looks that better suit Gordon's power-running style. The Dolphins' run game has become boom-or-bust without Achane's skill set, ranking 26th in rush success rate and 26th in rush DVOA.

Achane suffered an ACL injury in Week 3, which forced Ollie Gordon into a starting role; despite early concerns that Miami's rushing attack would struggle without Achane, Gordon has stepped in effectively with the Dolphins' new downhill, physical rushing attack proving to be an asset.

Achane is mentioned as evidence that McDaniel's success in Miami was player-driven, not scheme-driven. One comment: 'This guy really was a De'Von Achane and Tyreek Hill merchant, Achane really is in that Gibbs/Bijan tier skill wise.' Another counters: 'Achane is legit if he is on the field for sure' and 'Achane is elite.' A dynasty owner notes: 'I'm in dynasty with Achane, and I realized last year that McDaniel sucked, and Achane was just special.' The consensus is that Achane's talent masked McDaniel's limitations as an OC, and his success in Miami does not validate McDaniel's current Chargers scheme.

Achane is on IR with an ACL injury, removing the Dolphins' electric backup running back from the offense and elevating Ollie Gordon as the primary downhill option in the outside-zone scheme.

Dolphins RB on injured reserve with ACL injury; his absence elevates Ollie Gordon as the primary downhill runner in the Dolphins' outside-zone scheme, removing a dynamic explosive threat from the backfield.

Achane tore his ACL in Week 3 and is ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season, ending his year. He had not found the end zone before the injury. The source notes that while his loss looked like it would derail Miami's offense, backup Ollie Gordon has stepped in effectively.

Achane tore his ACL in Week 3, ending his 2026 season and forcing Gordon into the starting role. The source notes that while Achane never found the end zone this season, Gordon has already surpassed him with four rushing touchdowns in three starts.

Achane suffered a torn ACL in Week 3 loss to the Chiefs, ending his season. The timing of the injury makes it likely that Achane is able to fully recover before the start of the 2027 regular season.

Achane suffered a torn ACL in Week 3 loss to the Chiefs, ending his season. His absence creates opportunity for Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright in the Dolphins backfield.

De'Von Achane had a remarkable season last year, but that production felt due more to his own speed and elusiveness than a dominant offensive line. The Dolphins' shift toward a more physical running game and offensive line dominance against the Jets represents a different blueprint than the speed-and-scheme approach that defined Achane's success.