De’Von Achane entered the 2026 season as the Dolphins’ clear lead back after signing a four-year extension and with Miami installing a run-heavy scheme under new head coach Jeff Hafley and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik. Through the first three weeks, however, he posted zero rushing touchdowns on limited volume and a modest 3.7 yards per carry. His Week 3 exit with a left knee injury—sustained on an awkward tackle against the Chiefs—has created immediate uncertainty, as coach Hafley described the early outlook as not optimistic. Achane has a prior knee injury history, and the Dolphins’ thin backfield (with Jaylen Wright already sidelined) now shifts more work to Ollie Gordon. His availability and recovery timeline will heavily shape Miami’s ground-game opportunities and Achane’s touchdown potential over the remaining regular-season schedule.