The outlook appears positive for Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane after exiting Sunday’s win over the host New York Jets early.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Monday, back at team facilities in Miami Gardens, Achane doesn’t need anything beyond treatment and rest in order to play through his new rib injury in next week’s game against the Steelers (7-6) in Pittsburgh on “Monday Night Football.”
McDaniel said Achane is looking forward to playing against the Steelers, as he was adamant Sunday he could’ve gone back out onto the field despite his discomfort.
“There will be treatment. There may be some rest over the course of the week but he’s highly motivated for the game,” McDaniel said Monday, after Achane had an MRI done on his ribs.
The injury occurred when Achane landed on the ball as he was tackled on his final play Sunday late in the first half against the Jets. Achane ran off tackle down the right side for a pickup of 29 yards.
Achane was seen receiving medical attention in the team’s injury tent on the sideline. Then, he emerged from the tent to walk slowly to the locker room alongside trainers. He returned to the sideline for the second half with a helmet on and long coat over his body.
After Sunday’s win at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, McDaniel said Achane could’ve re-entered in the event of an emergency, as team medical staff had confirmed on site there was no fracture.
He wasn’t needed, though, as Miami (6-7) kept a comfortable lead in the 34-10 victory. Meanwhile, fellow running back Jaylen Wright was having a career day running behind the Dolphins’ stout blocking up front from an offensive line that has been on a tear during the team’s stretch of five wins in six games.
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Wright finished with a career-high 24 carries for 107 yards and his first NFL regular-season touchdown.
Achane had already gotten 92 yards on just seven rush attempts, including one for a touchdown, before exiting Sunday. Rookie running back Ollie Gordon II also found the end zone against New York.
Achane, who surpassed 1,000 yards on the season in Miami’s win against the New Orleans Saints the previous week, is now up to 1,126 yards this year. His 5.8 yards-per-carry average leads the league among qualifying rushers.
