WaltonGoggins
Footballguy
no one this small and light has ever lasted with a large workload at RB so in the leagues where I drafted Achane just made sure to get Wright since it's not IF it's when Achane gets dinged up.
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RB De’Von Achane, MIA (1 Viewer)
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FantasyGuru24
Footballguy
Not true .. You can’t hit what you can’t touch
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Apparently they are touching him, because he got hurt…….again.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Too soon for a Michael Jackson reference
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Sorry, I lost my way.
Warrick Dunn had over 3000 career touches, and he was smaller than Achane.
exactly. Super talented, but he’s not built to get that many touches…despite being inactive this week, and Wilson getting run, it’s hard not to get excited about Wright’s prospects when he gets his chance this season
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I made a comparison between Dunn and Achane last year when Achance was drafted and deemed light or small to play in the NFL
Dunn had B2B seasons with over 280 carries after he hit 30 which is insane.
He played until he was 33, was with the Bucs but went to Atlanta the off season prior to Gruden and the Bucs winning the Super Bowl
One more tidbit, he's a 1% owner of the Falcons, he did it the year after he retired, bought a piece of them for $9M and now it's worth over $50M
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RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Achane is similar to Waddle in my eyes, in the sense that they will likely be on the injury report each week and will cause you great headaches leading up to the game, but man are they ever worth owning when they play.
I hope Achane is good to go on a short week.
I hope Achane is good to go on a short week.
Big Nate
Footballguy
Not true, but that is fine if you believe it. Kamara and Achane were the same size coming out of college but why ruin a good post? There are more but you said so it must be true.
If you personally own Achane you can trade him away so you don't have to worry about this anymore.
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
As a sidebar, thats f'ing sensational, good for Warrick.
Big Nate
Footballguy
Not surprised they are getting rest in a short week. Having said that both could miss the game. I'm picking up Wilson in all leagues I can just in case.
Wouldn't be surprised if its a share with Wilson and Wright if the two starters can't go.
Miami probably wishing they kept Brooks. Wonder if they try to steal Brooks off GB practice roster or if that ship sailed.
Anarchy99
Footballguy
IIRC, I believe the Dolphins could sign Brooks, but they would have to add him to their main roster and keep him for at least 3 weeks.
Big Nate
Footballguy
I think Wilson would be the lead back. Having said that Wright could have more upside and potentially do more with his touches. Would I feel comfortable starting Wright? No, unless I'm desperate. I'd rathe wait and see it first. Wilson has had the starting role before. Wilson in 2022 also had 9 games I believe where he had at or above 60% snap share so he has done it before.
I really like Wright but he's still 4th on the depth chart. Can i change? yes but let's see where Achane and Mostert are at before announcing Wright the guy.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Putting in a 5% bid on Wilson Jr with the news Achane and Mostert are questionable.
Hartliner
Footballguy
TLDR: its a walk-thru day, but even if it wasn’t these backs and malik would not have practiced anyway.
Sounds like it might be a GTD TNF.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
At least the Dolphins play on TNF and not MNF. It sure would suck keeping Achane in until Monday, having everyone else play, then find out he is out (Similarly to CMC this week).
Jacob's Ladder
Footballguy
You'd expect a smaller dude to have more upper body injuries. Shoulders. Chest. Ribs. Head. Etc. That's not happening here. Achane is always getting tackled from behind because he's so fast and elusive. Guys are constantly falling on his legs and ankles which is leading to the lower leg dings. I'm not saying this to say he is or is not injury prone, it's just what I see happening. I'm not sure if there's anything he could do to change to potentially stop this from happening, before, during or after the tackle. It's a weird situation and not normal simply because of how fast and elusive he is. Still, the same thing keeps happening so hopefully someone in the building is seeing what I'm seeing and trying to address.
Willie Neslon
Footballguy
That's interesting that Wright thinks they'll both play.x.com
twitter.com
Dolphins rookie RB Jaylen Wright told me, on De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert: “They may be a little banged up, but I still expect them to play... My main thing is, I just got to be ready for that time. Whenever that time is to come, it’s my opportunity.”
I think they both will too. I don't see the point in resting either of them, as long as they are able, this is one of the most (if not the most) important games they have all season, they NEED to beat Buffalo. They are 1-11 in their last 12 against the Bills, and that's a game that decides tiebreakers often, and maybe the division.
ETA: Get 10 days to rest afterward.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Yep. Rest, and while the Seahawks aren’t easy, theThat's interesting that Wright thinks they'll both play.x.com
Dolphins rookie RB Jaylen Wright told me, on De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert: “They may be a little banged up, but I still expect them to play... My main thing is, I just got to be ready for that time. Whenever that time is to come, it’s my opportunity.”
I think they both will too. I don't see the point in resting either of them, as long as they are able, this is one of the most (if not the most) important games they have all season, they NEED to beat Buffalo. They are 1-11 in their last 12 against the Bills, and that's a game that decides tiebreakers often, and maybe the division.
ETA: Get 10 days to rest afterward.
really should win the next 3 games even without overly relying on these two.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Will be a game time decision.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
ahartig
Footballguy
He can walk, that is a good sign.
Big Nate
Footballguy
Wilson will likely get a good bit of the grinding work and Achane can play his normal role. If Achane continues to get 5+ targets (7 last game) it will be great news for him. The short week is not good but he practiced today which is a fantastic sign and he didn't seem limited. See what comes of the reports today.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
This is what Achane Owners dream of. Mostert out, looks to be healthy, against a slower/older D in a primetime game which should be extremely highscoring.
Please, please, please don't get dinged up.
Please, please, please don't get dinged up.
Pots
Footballguy
Don't get your hopes up. He's not a bell cow and he's already dinged up. They have 2 Mostert-level replacements ready to go.
Teef
Footballguy
Not at all. I'd feel a heck of a lot better if his health wasn't (already) in question.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I believe that is something you're going to have to live with or trade him.
mike9289
Footballguy
I got a feeling Jeff Wilson is going to play a lot more than expected even if Achane is a full go. Don't forget Miami is still missing 3 WRs and Achane spent a decent amount of plays split wide last week.
stillfeelme
Footballguy
I have the same feeling, use Wilson as your volume inside the tackle guy and Achane as your "Deebo Samuel" role where he lines up more as 3 WR than in the backfield. There is so much attention you have to pay to Waddle, Hill and Achane that I think it will open up Wilson. It is a long season but I am expecting Wright to play as well. I am also expecting Wilson to get goalline carries.
Big Nate
Footballguy
I wish people wouldn't say things in absolutes "he's not a bell cow". What does that even mean anymore? Here we are year 2 and the coaches are literally saying they need to get Achane more touches. They gave him 17 touches last game. Coaches continue to show it with his usage. They literally said it and gave him the touches. He produced in fantasy. This isn't changing. He unfortunately got his leg rolled-up but seems to be fine, they are just resting him as Mostert is out.
If he gets 15-20 touches a game he's going to crush fantasy.
But he's not a bell cow.... do I really care what he's called if he's putting up 20 burgers? Kid is talented and the coaches are doing everything to give him touches. QB loves him.
Pots
Footballguy
Don't be so defensive about Achane and look at the context of my reply. It was to someone saying this was a dream scenario because Mostert was out and hoping Achane doesn't get dinged. I don't think it's a dream scenario at all. If you think he's getting 15-20 touches a game, that's you. I don't. Doesn't mean he won't have a decent season, but he'll definitley be up and down and I don't think they want to increase his workload with him being dinged and having two other capable backs this week.
Big Nate
Footballguy
I know what you posted. I read it. I will leave it at that. You don't like Achane and that is fine. You don't have to own him.
Pots
Footballguy
Reading comprehension is off.
Its really wild to me, how strongly people feel that Achane can't do this or that, as if his career is written already. The guy's played 10 games and exceeded 15 touches in 4 of them. His last 3 games have been 18-11-17. In every single one of those games where he exceeded 15 touches, he also exceeded 100 yards and had at least 1 TD.
**** it. Starting him. He can run wild on few touches.
Connor had a low YPC but the plays I saw he was carving them up.**** it. Starting him. He can run wild on few touches.
Teef
Footballguy
I knew what I signed up for. My point is that his current status is far from "what Achane Owners dream of".
A lot of people are saying if he's playing that you have to start him, but I think it's complex than that.
It's very possible Achane plays but Wilson carries the load, for example. So then Achane still has value because he's so explosive, but he's not a must start.
In those circumstances, I think you would:
* Start a pretty good back instead of Achane
* Start Achane over a pretty weak back
* The dilemma would be whether to go with Achane over an OK back... for example, Henry or Zeus
It's very possible Achane plays but Wilson carries the load, for example. So then Achane still has value because he's so explosive, but he's not a must start.
In those circumstances, I think you would:
* Start a pretty good back instead of Achane
* Start Achane over a pretty weak back
* The dilemma would be whether to go with Achane over an OK back... for example, Henry or Zeus
LionOfGosforth
Footballguy
Purely selfishly since he's on my team, if he's close but not quite there, i'd much rather they gave him 10 days rest and have him come back next game at 100%. Not as simple as that though in NFL terms.
This is correct I think. I have Ford/Dobbins to sub in one league, but Warren/Dowdle/Jaleel/Wright in another. But it’s so tempting to just start Achane anyway since he can explode. But it’s a sprained ankle. I wish they’d just rule him out.
TampaMike19
Footballguy
They would rest him if it was patriots but alas
Big Nate
Footballguy
If he's "fine" they won't rest him. Why would the rest him if he can play?
Now whether we trust the coaches to be honest - I can't answer that. If he plays I assume he's healthy enough to go. If it is a low ankle sprain no worries - tape it up and gtg. Someone said high ankle but I have not seen that posted. If it was high ankle I don't think he would be out there.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Report: Optimism De'Von Achane plays on Thursday night
The Dolphins will be without Raheem Mostert against the Bills on Thursday night, but there's some positive word about the outlook for their other injured running back.
www.nbcsports.com
