De'Von Achane vs Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Should You Start?
The gap between De'Von Achane and Jahmyr Gibbs is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.2 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG with the Miami Dolphins across 16 games, and Jahmyr Gibbs posted 19.3 with the Detroit Lions in 17.
When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.
Both are three-down backs with real passing-game roles. De'Von Achane caught 67 balls for 488 yards, and Jahmyr Gibbs hauled in 77 for 616. That receiving workload gives them high PPR floors even in games where the ground attack gets stuffed, and it is why both stay on the field in obvious passing situations.
De'Von Achane has his bye in Week 12, and Jahmyr Gibbs rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
