Dolphins' Achane knee injury 'not very optimistic' per Hafley — SkimNews
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- De'Von Achane was injured on his third rushing attempt when tackled awkwardly by Chiefs safety Aloji Gilman on an 11-yard run around left end, and was escorted to the medical tent before heading to the locker room for testing.
- Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said the outlook on Achane's knee injury 'does not sound very optimistic at this moment' but declined to share further details until the team has more information.
- Ollie Gordon II finished the game as Miami's lone active running back with 41 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, drawing praise from quarterback Malik Willis who said Gordon 'had to do it all today.'
- Wide receiver Malik Washington took snaps at running back after Achane's exit, a contingency Hafley said was intentional given their confidence in his versatility.
- Miami's offense responded with a 17-play, 91-yard scoring drive featuring four third-down conversions and posted a season-high 119 rushing yards alongside over 300 yards of total offense for the first time this season.
- Achane missed five games with a knee injury as a rookie but has otherwise been durable across 627 touches since 2024, including a 2025 Pro Bowl campaign with 1,838 scrimmage yards and 12 total touchdowns.
Why it matters: Achane has carried 627 touches since 2024 — more than four times any other current Dolphins player — making him nearly irreplaceable in Miami's offensive scheme. With backup Jaylen Wright already inactive and only Ollie Gordon II and converted wide receiver Malik Washington available, the Dolphins face a Week 4 matchup against Minnesota still seeking their first win under new coach Jeff Hafley, with the severity of Achane's knee injury looming over the entire season.
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