Who Should I Start? Stefon Diggs or De'Von Achane

Monday, August 25, 2:52 PM

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) "looks" ready for Week 1, according to The Greg Hill Show of WEEI. The veteran wideout has been working his way back from a torn ACL during training camp. The Patriots have opted to keep the veteran out of action during the preseason out of precaution. However, seeing him participate fully in the team's recent practice sessions suggests he should not face many restrictions at the start of the regular season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he faces a setback. In the offseason, the Patriots signed Diggs to a three-year deal to lead a weak New England pass-catching room. Given his role as the clear WR1 in the offense, Diggs is an intriguing option as a WR2 in PPR formats, given his hefty projected target share.

Thursday, August 28, 12:51 PM

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (calf) did not put in any practice work on Thursday, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Achane hasn't practiced in over a week due to a nagging calf injury, but general manager Chris Grier said on Wednesday that the team expects him to play in Week 1 of the regular season against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 7. We're still a bit skeptical, and fantasy managers should be, too, until the 23-year-old gets back onto the practice field. The Dolphins could just be playing this one extra cautious, especially with backup Jaylen Wright (leg) having leg surgery and not expected to be ready for the start of the year. Achane will be a must-start in all fantasy lineups if he's active in Week 1, but if he's out or limited, it would pave the way for rookie Ollie Gordon II to see significant backfield work.