Dynamic Dolphins running back De’Von Achane is in line to play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts after saying he agreed to the concussion protocol, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.
Achane suffered a concussion during the Week 5 game between Miami and the New England Patriots. He was a full participant in every practice this week and has no injury designation on the Dolphins’ final report.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told Louis-Jacques he is optimistic about Achane’s game on Sunday. To find out more, click here.
This season, Achane hasn’t been able to get things done consistently on the ground, averaging 3.3 yards per carry on the year. However, as we all saw in his 2023 rookie season, he is extremely dangerous with the ball in his hands, averaging 7.5 yards per carry.
Achane is also a weapon in Miami’s passing game, catching 21 of 22 passes this season at nearly 9.0 yards per catch, the second-highest yards per catch average among backs with at least 20 targets.
As we all know, the Colts defense has had issues against the run this season. Over the last three games in particular, Indianapolis’ 4.9 yards per carry allowed are the ninth-most during that stretch. The 22 carries of 10+ yards on the season are tied for third most.
With Tua Tagovailoa still out for this game, the Dolphins could very well take a heavy-handed approach against the Colts. In the last three matches, Miami ranks ninth in rushing attempts per game, and Achane could be a real stressor for the Colts’ front seven.
This article was originally published on Colts Wire: Colts vs. Dolphins: Miami RB De’Von Achane clears concussion protocol
