Inglewood, California – The Miami Dolphins’ wide receiver Tyreek Hill faced uncertainty about his status for the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. However, he not only participated but also ended a touchdown drought that had lasted seven games, contributing to Miami’s 23-15 victory.
Hill scored on a 1-yard reception from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the third quarter, bringing the Dolphins ahead with a score of 17-6. His last touchdown had come in the season opener against Jacksonville, where he had an impressive 130 yards on seven catches.
Expressing his joy, Hill said, “I didn’t know that, which is crazy, man. Yeah, it’s a blessing to be back in the end zone. Man, I’m grateful to be a part of this team. However I can help this team, I’m all for winning.” His focus remains on the team’s success, emphasizing, “It’s about winning.”
Hill had been dealing with a torn ligament in his wrist, which caused him to miss two days of practice leading up to the game. Tagovailoa mentioned uncertainty about Hill’s availability until late Sunday night. Fellow receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was confident in Hill’s race to recover and play, stating, “There’s no way he wasn’t gonna play on ‘Monday Night Football’ when we’re in a must-win situation.”
Despite his touchdown, Hill’s performance consisted of just three receptions for 16 yards, making it one of his lower outputs this season. He has accumulated 37 receptions for 462 yards and two touchdowns to date, a noticeable drop compared to his previous seasons where he consistently exceeded 1,200 yards.
Much of the challenges this season are attributed to Tagovailoa’s extended absence due to a concussion. Tagovailoa noted that both Hill and teammate Jaylen Waddle showed no desire to chase personal stats since his return, as they remain focused on team success.
This victory indicates a turning point for Hill and the Dolphins, highlighting their perseverance despite setbacks. As the season progresses, fans remain hopeful that both Hill and Tagovailoa will find their rhythm, potentially leading to a resurgence in Hill’s performance and a strong finish to the season.