Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane is on track to play Week 1. Having suffered a calf injury in pre-season, there had been plenty of concern centered around the high upside running back. 

In the last few weeks, rookie Ollie Gordon has generated plenty of steam. With the possibility of Achane missing time, Gordon soared up draft boards and his ADP rose significantly. In the FastDraft Rabbit contest, Achane is the RB6 with an early round 2 ADP. Gordon provides a good leverage pick versus the field as his ADP is at the end of round 15. Gordon has been drafted in only 10.1% of all drafts for the Rabbit. 

It is wise to draft both backs as Achane provides league winning upside whereas Gordon is easy to envision in the Raheem Mostert role from 2023. Mostert scored a total of 21 touchdowns in 2023. With Jaylen Wright out for the next few weeks, Gordon will slot into the gap role and possibly win over carries inside the 5 yard line. Ironically enough, Gordon has the same jersey number 31 as Mostert. Gordon will be a league winner should Achane miss significant time.

Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)