Overview

• Head coach Mike McDaniel said Achane practiced Monday for the first time in three weeks and will play in the opener if he has no setbacks, per ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques.
• The running back had missed most of the preseason with a calf injury before rejoining practice.
• Miami's depth at the position is strained with Alexander Mattison out for the season and Jaylen Wright sidelined, and the team added Jeff Wilson and JaMycal Hasty, per reports.
• Indianapolis surrendered about 131 rushing yards per game last year, ranking among the bottom 10 run defenses.
• Achane produced 907 rushing yards and six touchdowns at 4.5 yards per carry last season, and his role grew after Raheem Mostert departed for the Raiders.