EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane left Sunday's 34-10 win over the New York Jets with a rib injury and did not return, but coach Mike McDaniel confirmed after the game that it was his decision.

Achane immediately took himself out of the game after a 29-yard run in the second quarter and eventually went back to the locker room with a member of the team's medical staff.

With the Dolphins leading 24-7 at halftime, however, McDaniel didn't see a reason to risk additional injury with the team's star.

"He was hurting, but he was available to come back in the game in an emergency," McDaniel said. "You worry about breaks -- that takes time. Didn't see that, but he will be getting treatment. He was available to come back in the game. I just chose not to put

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