Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Heavy work as receiver Sunday
Achane rushed 10 times for 24 yards and a touchdown and secured all seven targets for 76 yards in the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Achane was the Dolphins' team leader in rush attempts, outpacing backfield mates Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson by four and five carries, respectively. However, while running room was at a premium as clearly indicated by Achane's final line, he put in highly productive work in the passing game and finished tied with Tyreek Hill for the team lead in receptions. Whether the division of labor in Miami's backfield was a harbinger of what's to come this season is difficult to determine after a one-game sample, but Achane's overall usage underscores how often head coach Mike McDaniel clearly wants the ball in the explosive second-year back's hands. Achane next takes aim at the Bills defense in a Week 2 Thursday night clash.
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