Rookie running back De’Von Achane has been a revelation for the explosive Miami Dolphins’ offense this season.
However, the Dolphins are now holding their breath that they won’t be without the first-year speedster for a long period of time after head coach Mike McDaniel said Achane is being evaluated after suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s 31-16 win over the New York Giants.
Dolphins fans, fantasy football managers and people who like fun offensive football in general are holding out hope it won’t be a long absence.
“I knew the stink the Hurricanes left on that field would claim at least one victim on Sunday,” said one person.
I knew the stink the Hurricanes left on that field would claim at least one victim on Sunday. https://t.co/ZqfGTXPo5p
— Rob Slater (@RobSlater10) October 9, 2023
“Please don’t take this man away from us football gods,” a Dolphins fan pleaded.
Please don’t take this man away from us football gods https://t.co/cPACJNW6hL
— King of Phinland🐬👑 (@KingOfPhinland) October 9, 2023
“Pleasebeokpleasebeokpleasebeok,” said fantasy football radio host Lindsay Rhodes.
Pleasebeokpleasebeokpleasebeok https://t.co/Nn5GKUqFOX
— Lindsay Rhodes (@lindsay_rhodes) October 9, 2023
“This would be really unfortunate for one of the leagues best young RBs,” a Bills fan chimed in.
This would be really unfortunate for one of the leagues best young RBs https://t.co/gJQTb4c3w6
— Showtime (@showtimehcky) October 9, 2023
“Would be the most Dolphins thing in the world man,” another Miami fan lamented.
Would be the most Dolphins thing in the world man https://t.co/yCCp6aVTOs
— Mike (@MikeSanchize) October 9, 2023
So far, Achane is averaging an insane 12.1 yards per carry in his first four pro games. He has 460 rushing yards and five TDs on only 38 attempts while adding nine catches for 67 yards and two more scores.
On Sunday, Achane ran for 151 yards on 11 carries, including a 76-yard touchdown sprint, before injuring his knee.