Who Should I Start? Rashod Bateman or De'Von Achane

Monday, July 28, 4:25 PM

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (illness) was sent home on Monday due to an illness, according to Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. There's no reason to think this will be a long-term absence for Bateman, but he could conceivably miss the next few days of practice as well. The 25-year-old is coming off the best season of his career in 2024 when he recorded 45 catches for 756 yards and nine touchdowns in 17 games. Baltimore added some talent to the wide receiver room with the offseason addition of DeAndre Hopkins, but Bateman still profiles as an important piece of the team's offense. The Ravens' low-volume passing offense limits Bateman's fantasy upside, but he has some boom/bust appeal as a flex option in deep leagues due to his ability to make plays down the field.

Monday, August 11, 7:29 AM

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane carried the ball three times for 22 yards in a 24-24 preseason tie with the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Achane got the start and played on the Dolphins' first drive of the game, rotating with Jaylen Wright along the way. The explosive third-year running back has the lead role in the Miami backfield locked down, so he is unlikely to see much more playing time in the preseason going forward. While the Miami offensive line remains a concern, Achane still sets up as a solid RB1 in fantasy drafts later this summer thanks to his explosiveness and pass-catching skills. The Dolphins will be back on the field on Saturday to take on the Detroit Lions in their second preseason game.