De'Von Achane's ACL Tear Creates Fantasy Football Turmoil
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane suffered a season-ending ACL tear, impacting fantasy football lineups and leading to a search for viable replacements.
The Miami Dolphins' season has been significantly impacted by the loss of star running back De'Von Achane, who tore his ACL during the team's Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. This injury ends Achane's season and creates a void in fantasy football lineups for managers who invested heavily in him during drafts.
Achane was a pivotal player for the Dolphins, having posted a career-best 1,838 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns in the previous season. His absence leaves a significant gap in Miami's offensive strategy, especially following a coaching overhaul and with other injuries impacting the team. Following Achane's exit from Sunday's game, Ollie Gordon II stepped in to carry the load. Gordon recorded 17 carries for 41 yards and scored a touchdown. With Jaylen Wright still sidelined by a foot injury, Gordon is positioned to take on a significant workload, despite the Dolphins facing a tough Minnesota Vikings rush defense in Week 4. Gordon is currently rostered in only 2 percent of Yahoo fantasy leagues, making him a primary waiver wire target.
Another potential waiver wire addition is Braelon Allen of the New York Jets. Breece Hall, the Jets' primary running back, suffered a thigh injury in the team's loss to the Detroit Lions and did not finish the game. Allen was on the field for the Jets' final two offensive drives, indicating he could be in line to handle Hall's workload should he miss time. Allen has registered 19 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown in three games this season.
Keaton Mitchell of the Los Angeles Chargers also presents an opportunity for fantasy managers. Although Omarion Hampton remains the primary back for the Chargers, Mitchell made an impact in the team's loss to the Buffalo Bills, logging eight carries for 52 yards and a touchdown. Hampton is returning from a fractured ankle suffered in 2025, and if Mitchell continues to receive goal-line carries, he could be a valuable speculative add in various fantasy league formats. Mitchell is currently rostered in 32 percent of leagues.