De'Von Achane's soft-tissue lower-body injury sidelines the Dolphins' rookie RB, with an uncertain return window that could range from days to weeks. Coach Mike McDaniel stressed the injury isn't severe and Week 1 remains a possibility, but soft-tissue quirks can complicate timing. Miami will lean on depth behind Achane, notably Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon II, as they wait for clarity on Achane's timeline. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports closely; Wright could assume a larger early-down role, with Gordon II handling subpackages in the meantime.

While Achane is out, the Dolphins show faith in their depth chart and a quick move to fill the void. Wright and Gordon II are the primary replacements, and the backfield will be shaped by how long Achane remains unavailable. The Lions, their Week 2 preseason opponent, serve as a benchmark for how Miami might deploy its next-man-up trio in August. This situation injects nuance into early-season projections and adds a layer of risk to Achane’s fantasy outlook until a return timetable is established.