De'Von Achane Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

Production & Fantasy Finishes

Achane led all RBs with 78 catches and 592 receiving yards.

But he finished 20th in rushing yards (902) and tied for 22nd in rushing TDs (6). The former Round 3 pick tallied 30 or fewer rushing yards in seven games.

Achane finished as the PPR RB5 overall and RB6 in points per game.

His weekly finishes alongside a healthy Tua Tagovailoa:

• 3rd
• 2nd
• 2nd
• 2nd
• 24th
• 6th
• 6th
• 7th
• 11th
• 14th
• 3rd

Without Tua:

• RB31
• RB40
• RB51
• RB23
• RB31
• RB7

Usage & Role

Achane ranked 22nd in rush attempts (203) and second in RB targets (87). His 11.9 rush attempts per game came in ahead of Raheem Mostert (6.5) and rookie Jaylen Wright (4.5).

However, Achane’s 45% carry share ranked just 30th among RBs.

Miami prioritized Achane as a versatile catch-and-run threat. He saw 40 screen targets (46%) and 27 slot targets (31%). His target share: A strong 15%, second among RBs.

Achane also finished second among RBs in red zone targets (14).

Efficiency Metrics

Achane proved hyper-efficient with a 92% catch rate and just a 1.3% drop rate. His yards per route run figure increased from 1.12 in 2023 to 1.45.

Predictably, his yards per carry dropped from 7.8 to 4.5. Achane’s rushing success rate also dropped – from 54.4% to 49.3% – while his explosive rush rate sank from 18.4% to 9.9%.

Two other metrics point to a dip in rush efficiency. His yards after contact per attempt figure went from 5.12 to 2.91. Plus, his PFF Elusive Rating fell alongside it, from 153.5 to 49.6 (24th among 31 RBs with 150+ carries).

Offensive Context

The Dolphins ranked 18th in total yards per game and 22nd in points per game.

Miami ranked 11th in pass rate (58.6%), a slight increase from 2023.

Miami’s O-line ranked 27th in Pro Football Focus’ run blocking grades. Cornerstone LT Terron Armstead missed two games.

Tua Tagovailoa missed six games (concussion, hip), forcing starts from Tyler Huntley and Skylar Thompson. The Fins averaged only 15.3 points per game without Tua.

Tyreek Hill played through a wrist injury, while Jaylen Waddle missed two games with a knee injury. Achane was truly needed for a Miami offense that lacked WR depth.

Injury History

Achane missed time in 2023 with shoulder and knee injuries. But he played all 17 games in 2024, despite a concussion and an ankle sprain.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

Achane’s role projects similarly in 2025.

Miami moved on from Raheem Mostert but added veteran Alexander Mattison and rookie Ollie Gordon (Round 6). Mattison won’t be a lock to make the final roster after a quiet 2024. Gordon’s unlikely to make an impact after a disappointing 2024 at Oklahoma State.

Look for second-year Jaylen Wright to slide into the No. 2 RB role. Only 22, he brings some darkhorse potential to lower Achane’s volume.

Supporting Cast

Miami returns Tua Tagovailoa and top WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

LT Terron Armstead retired, and second-year Round 2 pick Patrick Paul is expected to take his place. This will be a spot to watch in training camp.

Miami used a 2025 Round 2 pick on mauling G Jonah Savaiinaea and added G James Daniels in free agency. We’ll keep an eye on Daniels’ recovery from Achilles surgery in October.

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

Achane enters the season with offensive continuity. McDaniel and OC Frank Smith return for their fourth season together. Tua Tagovailoa returns for his sixth season.

In three seasons as Miami’s play-caller, McDaniels’ units have ranked 13th, 20th, and 8th in pass attempts; 31st, 15th, and 19th in rush attempts. Miami figures to retain a quick-strike offense, which benefits Achane’s target volume.