Dolphins Triumph Shadowed by Shocking Injury to Star Player Hill

Sometimes, a game gives you more than just a score to talk about — it hands you a story that sticks in your gut. That’s exactly what happened when the Miami Dolphins snagged their first win this season, despite a gut-punch injury to their star receiver, Tyreek Hill. Tua Tagovailoa was the maestro on the field, threading two touchdowns to Darren Walker in a nail-biter against the New York Jets. But then, out of nowhere, Hill was carted off on a buggy, clutching his knee, leaving fans and coaches alike holding their breath. Miami’s coach Mike McDaniel captured it perfectly — it’s just awful seeing a guy go down like that. Hill’s knack for making the big plays, even before his injury, was undeniable. Meanwhile, far away in Denver, the Broncos cruised comfortably over the Bengals, with Bo Nix carving his name into the record books. The NFL’s unpredictability never fails to shock and amaze. For the full scoop on all the action, LEARN MORE.

Tyreek Hill smiles and waves as he sits on a buggy

Bobbie Jackson

BBC Sport journalist

2 hours ago

The Miami Dolphins overcame an injury to Tyreek Hill to register their first win of the season against the New York Jets in Florida.

Tua Tagovailoa played a key role in the 27-21 victory, throwing two touchdown passes to Darren Walker.

Standout receiver Hill was driven off the field on a buggy in the third quarter with a knee injury and Miami later confirmed he was in hospital for further testing.

“It’s just such a terrible experience when you go out and see guys when they have issues like that,” Miami coach Mike McDaniel said.

“That’s what I know about it. Outside of that, I’m sure I’ll be given more information tomorrow.”

Hill, who won the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019, had six receptions for 67 yards before picking up the injury.

Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos claimed a comfortable 28-3 win against the Cincinnati Bengals in Denver.

Bo Nix threw for a career-high 326 yards and two touchdowns as the Bengals, who were without injured quarterback Joe Burrow, fell to a second successive loss.