De’Von Achane enters the 2026 regular season as the undisputed focal point of a restructured Dolphins offense under new head coach Jeff Hafley and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, who have emphasized a run-heavy approach following Achane’s four-year extension. Coming off 238 carries for 1,350 yards and eight rushing touchdowns in 2025, the 24-year-old back is expected to handle a heavy workload of 20-plus touches per game, including in the red zone, despite the team’s projected bottom-tier scoring environment. Dual-threat quarterback Malik Willis adds designed runs that could compete for some goal-line opportunities, while the loss of key offensive weapons may limit overall touchdown volume. Achane has fully recovered from offseason shoulder surgery and is cleared for a full workload, positioning volume and efficiency as the main variables for his rushing touchdown total.