De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert injuries make 2 Dolphins backups prime fantasy football targets

Miami Dolphins teammates Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane were two of the big breakout players of fantasy football last year, and thus entered this season with plenty of hype.

Unfortunately for the people who drafted them, those fears of injury that always presented a red flag for both players is already presenting a problem after just one game.

Mostert has been ruled out of Thursday against the Buffalo Bills with a chest injury, and Achane is considered a game-time decision with an ankle injury. Though Achane returned to practice Wednesday, his uncertain status in a short week will leave fantasy managers scrambling for a backup RB option.

#Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told reporters that RB Raheem Mostert (chest) is out Thursday night vs the #Bills. As for RB De’Von Achane (ankle), he’s a game-time decision. “We’ll see.”

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 11, 2024

Fortunately there are a couple alternatives right there on the Dolphins, and those are Jeff Wilson Jr. and Jaylen Wright.

Wilson is a seven-year veteran who actually led the Dolphins in rushing last week with 26 yards on five carries. And he’s only rostered in 9% of Yahoo leagues.

Wright was inactive in Week 1, but he was a fourth-round pick in this year’s draft and many fantasy players expected him to have a bigger impact this year than Wilson, as he’s rostered in 24% of leagues.