With the Dolphins’ next game under 48 hours away, it’s not surprising that they’d be resting their starting running backs in practice this week on Tuesday – especially if they are, indeed, dealing with injuries despite finishing Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. Nonetheless, missing practice isn’t what you want to hear about your starting running back. Given the potential for one or both Dolphins backs to miss Week 2, rookie RB Jaylen Wright becomes a very intriguing prospective add as a handcuff to both Achane and Mostert. Veteran RB Jeff Wilson did handle a few of the short down and distance carries in Week 1, but he’s unlikely to challenge for a primary role unless both Achane (ankle) and Mostert (chest) would be out – in which case he’d be splitting time in the backfield with Wright. It’s not a fantastic matchup for Miami’s RBs this week, but James Conner was able to get it done in Week 1 against the Bills. Achane is a must-start if he’s active given his usage in the receiving game, while expectations should be tempered for Raheem Mostert even if he’s able to go. Wright would be worth a look as a potential flex play should Mostert not be able to go, especially if Achane would ultimately be ruled out – though that’s not the anticipation.
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