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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

De'Von Achane vs Tyreek Hill

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

De'Von Achane is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, De'Von Achane (18.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tyreek Hill (10.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBMiami Dolphins#5PPG LEADER
De'Von Achane
PPG
18.1
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,350
Rush TDs
8
Rec
67
Rec Yds
488
Bye
Week 12
WRMiami Dolphins#20
Tyreek Hill
PPG
10.8
Games
4
Rec
21
Rec Yds
265
Rec TDs
1
Targets
29
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
De'Von Achane
Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

18.1 PPG10.8 PPG
16 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

De'Von Achane: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #5 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

De'Von Achane vs Tyreek Hill: Who Should You Start?

Comparing De'Von Achane (RB, Miami Dolphins) against Tyreek Hill (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG across 4 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire De'Von Achane at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tyreek Hill is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: De'Von Achane (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • De'Von Achane outscored Tyreek Hill by a projected 124 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • De'Von Achane played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means De'Von Achane contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • De'Von Achane scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • De'Von Achane caught 67 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
  • De'Von Achane is 8 years younger than Tyreek Hill (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatAchaneHill
PPG (Half-PPR)18.110.8
Games Played164
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)29043
Rushing Yards1,3500
Rush Yds/Game84.40.0
Rushing TDs80
Receptions6721
Receiving Yards488265
Targets8529
Total TDs121
Age2432
Experience2 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 12Week 12

Summary

De'Von Achane outscored Tyreek Hill by 7.3 PPG in 2025 (18.1 to 10.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start De'Von Achane or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, De'Von Achane has the edge at 18.1 PPG compared to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did De'Von Achane and Tyreek Hill average in 2025?

De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 7.3 points per game.

Do De'Von Achane and Tyreek Hill share a bye week?

Yes, both De'Von Achane and Tyreek Hill share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.