De'Von Achane vs Kyle Monangai: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. De'Von Achane put up 18.1 fantasy points per game for the Miami Dolphins in 2025, while Kyle Monangai managed 8.1 across 17 games with the Chicago Bears. A 10.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
A 10.0-PPG gap gives De'Von Achane the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
De'Von Achane is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 67 targets into 488 yards, while Kyle Monangai profiles as a more traditional rusher with 783 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats De'Von Achane carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: De'Von Achane sits Week 6 while Kyle Monangai is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.