De’Von Achane injury: Who to replace him with from fantasy football waiver wire

The Miami Dolphins lost running back De’Von Achane to a knee injury, and his absence could lead to significant time on the sidelines. As a starter for most fantasy football leagues, his injury is concerning for many fantasy teams. While he hadn’t put up big numbers into Week 3, he’s still someone who will need to be replaced this week. The running back position has been light lately, with few breakout options in Week 3. This has led fantasy owners to dig deeper for Week 4 options through the waiver wire.

One option to replace Achane is Ollie Gordon II, who took over the starting position when Achane went down. Gordon finished Sunday’s game against the Chiefs with 17 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown, along with three receptions for 14 yards. This performance may make him the clear front-runner heading into the waiver wire this week, especially if Wright can't break out. However, it's a toss-up between Gordon and Wright for the rest of Achane's absence.

Another option is Braelon Allen from the Jets. If Breece Hall misses any time due to a thigh injury, Allen will take over as the starting running back. Keep an eye out for an injury update on Monday, as if Hall misses Week 4, Allen will likely be the most popular waiver wire addition this week.

Keaton Mitchell from the Chargers is another intriguing option. He outperformed starter Omarion Hampton, rushing for 52 yards on eight carries and scoring a touchdown. Mitchell's solid Week 3 performance makes him a strong candidate for a waiver wire add.

Finally, Justice Hill from the Ravens and DeeJay Dallas from the Vikings are potential options for deeper leagues. Both players are likely to see garbage time in Week 4, so if you're really hard up for a running back, they offer some upside.