Devon Achane

Devon Achane enters 2026 as one of the safest high-end fantasy picks at running back, and the biggest reason is that Miami clearly still wants him to be a centerpiece after giving him a four-year, $64 million extension in May. The Dolphins have also made it clear that they did not want to move him, and recent reporting says he is expected to remain the focal point of the offense in 2026.

The one real concern is health, because Achane had offseason shoulder surgery after finishing the 2025 season banged up and missing the finale. The encouraging update is that he was limited in spring work but later fully cleared for training camp, which points to readiness for Week 1 rather than a lingering long-term issue.

From a fantasy perspective, Achane still offers league-winning upside because his combination of explosiveness and receiving work gives him both a strong floor and week-winning ceiling in PPR formats. Projections from fantasy outlets currently place him around the RB6-RB7 range with roughly 227 PPR points, which fits the profile of a back who can produce like an elite RB1 if the workload holds.

The key question in 2026 is whether Miami continues feeding him enough touches to keep him in the elite tier without overloading him, especially after a productive 2025 season that included 1,838 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns. The safest takeaway is that Achane should be treated as a confident top-10 fantasy running back with top-five upside, and his value looks even stronger in formats that reward receptions.