De'Von Achane Week 2 Outlook - Bills at Dolphins

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Thu, Sep 12th 2024, 1:05pm EDT

Achane led the way for the running back room, playing 52% of the snaps with 17 touches and 100 total yards. Achane led the Dolphins backfield duo in rushing attempts, snaps, targets, routes, and red zone touches. This was exactly the type of usage you wanted to see if you drafted Achane this season. His 18.9% target share sent a tingling feeling throughout my entire body as Achane rolled up most of his yards through the air (76). Achane should find more running room in Week 2. Buffalo allowed the third-highest explosive run rate in Week 1. Last year, their run defense was the weak link of their defense, giving up the seventh-highest explosive run rate, the fourth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the 12th-highest yards per carry to gap runs (Week 1 Achane 60% gap). Buffalo also allowed the 11th-most receptions and the fifth-highest yards per reception to backs last season, so Achane should be able to take advantage through the air as well if he is active. Achane is dealing with an ankle issue and has been listed as questionable/game-time decision. If you have Achane, you should have already picked up Jeff Wilson or Jaylen Wright to cover yourself for the possibility that he is out.