De'Von Achane Wins AFC Offensive Player of the Month as Dolphins Ride Run-First Surge

Overview

• The NFL honored Achane for November after he logged 79 carries for 495 rushing yards and three touchdowns, plus 17 receptions for 135 yards.
• A 134-yard outing against the Saints pushed him past 1,000 rushing yards for the season to 1,034, with six rushing and four receiving touchdowns.
• Miami has won four of its past five games, including three straight, while averaging 176.7 rushing yards per game during that stretch.
• Since entering the league in 2023, Achane’s 5.6 yards per carry is tied for the best among running backs, and he leads the position in receiving touchdowns in that span.
• Coach Mike McDaniel and teammates praised his playmaking and knack for avoiding big hits, while a Yahoo Sports column argued he merits an extension following reported trade-deadline interest.