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Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel called the availability of Xavien Howard and De’Von Achane “unknowns” as the team is holding walkthroughs today instead of a full practice.

Related Players: Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson

It's going to be very difficult to trust Achane in Week 15, even if we end up seeing him at practice by the end of the week. Arguably the most explosive running back in the league right now, the rookie left Week 14's matchup early (toe) after missing a big chunk of the year with a knee injury. Mostert is also on the injury report at the moment, but it doesn't seem he's in danger of missing this game.

McDaniel says Tyreek Hill is day to day.

Hill was able to come back into the game in the second half after leaving the contest in the first half. As for Hill fantasy owners, they can take some stock in the fact Hill was actually able to return, even though he was at least limited when he did come back. The Dolphins have an early Sunday game at home against the Jets, so owners will at least have some time to make adjustments to lineups if Hill is unable to go. Hill's status will be closely monitored all week long heading into Week 15.

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill says the ankle injury he suffered Monday night against the Titans was painful and he wasn’t sure if he was going to be able to return to the game.

“A lot of pain,” Hill said. “It sucked.”

Hill suffered the injury on a hip-drop tackle by Tennessee’s Sean Murphy-Bunting with 3:03 remaining in the first quarter. He returned with 6:43 remaining in the third quarter. Hill indicated that the injury may have been an aggravation of the ankle injury that has been limiting him in practice, but he didn’t sound concerned about his ability to play on Sunday in Week 15. That's certainly good news for owners going forward into the fantasy playoffs, but keep an eye on Hill this week as we can't always trust a player's medical diagnosis of himself.

Lamar Jackson (illness) is back at practice today.

Related Players: Tyler Huntley

With a full practice today, and the absence just being due to illness, we shouldn't expect any limitations for Jackson in Week 14.

De'Von Achane will play Sunday, McDaniel said. Coach doesn't know on Rob Hunt but optimistic.

Related Players: Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson

This puts a cap on how much we can trust Mostert is a locked-in RB1, but both backs can —and have— gotten there while sharing the field. However, this does impact Jeff Wilson heavily, who should now be left on fantasy benches.

Tyreek Hill and Raheem Mostert returned to Dolphins practice today but Jevon Holland and Kendall Lamm remain sidelined.

Related Players: Jaylen Waddle, Jeff Wilson, De'Von Achane

It's possible that Achane returns this week as well, but that doesn't mean we should fade Mostert. That tandem has proven on more than one occasion that they can both be plugged into lineups and still offer individual upside.

The Dolphins held running back De’Von Achane out of the Black Friday win over the Jets.

Achane is considered day to day.

Related players: Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that a number of factors went into the decision, including the short week, the opponent and faith in Mostert and Wilson, the story said. The piece went on to quote McDaniel: "So, as he goes he’ll tell me he can play I already know that, but he’ll just be closely evaluated, making sure we have the confident version of him." Owners will again have to monitor Achane this week. The Dolphins play an early game in Week 13 at the Commanders so owners will be able to adjust lineups.

Dolphins RB De’Von Achane (knee) isn’t expected to play today vs. the Jets.

Related Players: Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson

As it stands, it is more than likely going to be the Mostert/Wilson show once again, but things could certainly change by tomorrow. As it stands, Mostert is a borderline RB1/2, while Wilson would return to FLEX consideration.

Injury report for tomorrow’s Jets-Dolphins game. De’Von Achane questionable. Mekhi Becton also questionable but listed as a DNP projection today.

Related Players: Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson

As it stands, it is more than likely going to be the Mostert/Wilson show once again, but things could certainly change by tomorrow. As it stands, Mostert is a borderline RB1/2, while Wilson would return to FLEX consideration.

Running back Salvon Ahmed went on injured reserve.

Related players: De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson

Ahmed has a foot injury despite catching a touchdown against the Raiders. He also ran for a touchdown earlier in the season. Ahmed likely saw more time this past week with the team not putting Achane back in the game after a knee injury. Achane should be good to play in Week 12, a Friday contest, but it will be worth monitoring for the rest of the week. If Achane is out, Wilson could run as the RB2 behind Mostert.