The Miami Dolphins (2-6) will host the Baltimore Ravens (2-5) in Week 9. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB De’Von Achane.
Is De’Von Achane Playing in Week 9?
Achane is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Dolphins’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Achane in Week 9?
De’Von Achane really is discount Christian McCaffrey. The problem is the level of discount you’re being asked to take due to the ineptitude of the offense (most weeks, I think we can agree that last was the exception, not the norm).
- 5.0 yards per carry
- 106 target pace
- 7 TDs
That’s a pretty impressive profile, all things considered, and it really makes you think what is possible should this offense ever get its ducks in a row.
Alas, that is not the hand we’ve been dealt in 2025. Tua Tagovailoa is sporadic at best, and the fact that Achane is now looking over his shoulder in a way that a healthy CMC never has (Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright both got work on the second drive) moves him down the RB1 tier a bit.
The skill set is great, and I don’t think his ability to consistently produce is getting enough attention (top-17 every week this season). You’re playing him every week, so all of this is more a way of me setting you up for me liking him a whole bunch ahead of next season.
Achane is special.
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Achane’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Achane is projected to score 20.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Achane to rush for 75 yards and 0.6 rushing touchdowns, while adding 4 receptions for 31 receiving yards and 0.4 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Ravens at Dolphins
The forecast for kickoff is 73 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.