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Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill carted off MNF field with leg injury
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The Miami Dolphins appear to have witnessed a severe injury take place towards star receiver Tyreek Hill during Monday night's matchup against the New York Jets .
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The injury took place in the first minutes of the third quarter as Miami led 10-3. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw a pass to Hill, who caught the ball. However, when he tried to land, his left leg appeared to have turned the other way as he was unable to get up from the ground. Team officials immediately went over to him as they carted him off the field.
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Hill's night is over as he finished with six receptions for 67 yards, leading the team in that area before suffering the injury. The team confirmed that the receiver is out for the remainder of the game with a knee injury, taking him a hospital for further testing.
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How Dolphins played against Jets after Tyreek Hill 's injury
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Despite losing their star receiver, the Dolphins held on without Tyreek Hill as they beat the Jets 27-21.
Miami had strong displays in the second and third quarters, outscoring New York 21-10 in this span. Even as the visitors attempted a rally in the fourth quarter, the hosts made key plays down the stretch to finally earn their first win of the season.
Tua Tagovailoa had a solid performance leading the Dolphins' offense. He completed 17 passes out of 25 attempts for 177 yards and two touchdowns.
De'Von Achane shined in the team's run game, making 20 rushes for 99 yards and a touchdown. As for the receivers aside from Hill, three players managed to get two or more receptions. Jaylen Waddle had three catches for 48 yards, Darren Waller followed with three receptions for 27 yards and two touchdowns, while Malik Washington caught two passes for 13 yards.
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The Dolphins will look forward to their next matchup, being on the road. They face the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. ET.
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