Texans Urged to Trade for Dolphins' Electric Playmaker

With the trade deadline right around the corner, increasing buzz is starting to surface discussing which teams around the league could or should make a move across the next week in order to buy some new talent for a late playoff push, or sell of a piece or two in order to acquire some additional future assets.

For the Houston Texans, they're in premier buyer territory. After a strong Week 8 performance vs. the San Francisco 49ers, this team could be catching a stride at the right moment for this season after a rocky start, and with a potential trade deadline addition on the offensive end, perhaps that could be a perfect move to take this roster to the next level.

In the eyes of Pro Football Focus' Bradley Locker, one name that the Texans could look into acquiring in a "fairytale trade idea" is Miami Dolphins star running back De'Von Achane, as Houston appears to be a strong fit on paper to invest in the position.

"Achane, like much of the rest of Miami's offense, hasn't been quite as effective this season. His 73.2 overall PFF grade is the lowest of his three-year career, although his 75.2 PFF rushing grade is still 13th among qualified rushers," Locker wrote.

"Although there are several teams who could desire Achane, the Texans feel especially needy.
Houston ranks 19th in team receiving grade, with Nico Collins (72.3) yet to hit his usual stride. Meanwhile, the Texans also sit 23rd in rushing grade by running backs this year while tying for the fewest first downs gained by backs. In light of the fact that Achane is only under contract through 2026, his probability of being traded is higher than Waddle's."

"The 24-year- old would likely be expensive if he were to be traded, although that cost may be worth it for the Texans in a tight AFC South.

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