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PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network fantasy football takes on De'Von Achane

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All PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network insights about De'Von Achane

PositiveRoleJul 7, 2026
Devon Achane was drafted in the back of the second round in a 10-team best ball dynasty startup as part of a contending RB-heavy build. The speaker consolidated picks into rounds four through seven and went heavy into running backs early, leaning heavily into pass-catching RBs in a league that gives an extra half point per reception and first down bonuses. Achane exemplifies the stud RB archetype whose high-end production allows best ball dynasty teams to consolidate value at that position and allocate roster depth to other positions.
NegativeBustJul 4, 2026
Devon Achane is ranked running back 6 or 7 in PPR redraft and RB5 in Dynasty, but the source has grown increasingly bearish on him this offseason despite acknowledging his elite talent and efficiency. The primary concern is situational: loss of Mike McDaniel (who built the offense around Achane and previously elevated Raheem Mostert to RB2 overall in 2023 and Elijah Mitchell to RB20 in PPR points per game in 2021) and the departure of Tua Tagovailoa for Malik Willis. Tua ranked 5th in check-down rate among QBs with 200+ dropbacks in 2024, creating a perfect environment for Achane's passing-game success. Achane ranked 3rd in target share among all NFL running backs in 2024 and 2nd the prior year. Malik Willis is a run-first QB with the #1 scramble rate in the NFL last season and the 4th highest eight-odd of any QB with 50+ snaps—both metrics unfavorable for receiving volume. The Dolphins are projected to win 4.5 games (FanDuel), creating negative game scripts and poor field position. Achane accumulated 139.8 PPR points last year (RB5), with the passing work being the primary driver of his elite finish. The source projects that if passing work is cut by 30-50%, Achane will not justify his late first/early second round ADP. The source's conclusion: too much systemic risk at his current cost, despite his talent and efficiency.
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Despite Miami's poor offensive line last season, Achane demonstrated consistent high upside through pure talent and volume on the ground plus receptions; the source expects him to operate as the pseudo wide receiver one on the team, lining up in the slot and wide rather than relying solely on checkdowns, similar to Bijan Robinson and Christian McCaffrey. Bobby Sloick, the new offensive coordinator who was the passing game coordinator last season and worked with Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco, is expected to continue Achane's receiving utilization despite Mike McDaniel's departure, making him a high ceiling play especially given Miami's expected negative game script.