The Miami Dolphins are set to amplify their already formidable offense with the comeback of rookie running back De’Von Achane. Activated off injured reserve, Achane is poised to hit the field for the first time since Week 5, overcoming a knee injury that limited his practice sessions throughout the week.
The timing is crucial for the Dolphins, who lead the AFC East with a 6-3 record. Although initially inactive for the season opener, Achane made a significant impact in the following weeks, particularly in Weeks 3-5. Over this impressive three-week stretch, he accumulated 455 rushing yards on 37 carries, boasting an outstanding average of 12.3 yards per carry.
Achane also found the end zone five times on the ground and added two more touchdowns through the air, totaling 63 receiving yards on eight receptions. Despite remaining the NFL’s top offense in both scoring and yardage, the Dolphins faced a slight setback with a 1-2 record in the three games leading up to their Week 10 bye.
Anticipating Dolphins’ Offensive Resurgence
Notably, their rushing game struggled in those contests, producing only 45 and 78 total rushing yards. While Achane is still listed as questionable and needs to clear inactives on Sunday, his potential return promises to boost the Dolphins’ offensive output.
Paired with Raheem Mostert in the backfield, Achane could add another dynamic element to complement the dangerous receiving duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, providing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with an even more diverse set of weapons.
As the Dolphins prepare to face the Raiders on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, the activation of Achane adds an extra layer of excitement for Miami fans. They are eager to witness how the dynamic rookie can contribute to their team’s pursuit of success against a competitive adversary.
