Miami Dolphins Tyreek Hill ankle injury Titans game

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill sustains injury, uncertain to return, potentially impacting Super Bowl hopes.

In a dramatic turn of events, star wide receiver Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins suffered a left ankle injury early in the team's "Monday Night Football" game against the Tennessee Titans. As Hill stood on the sidelines, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was left to call plays without his most potent offensive weapon.

With Hill's status for the remainder of the game in question, the Dolphins faced the possibility of playing without their top player. Despite being down 10-7 to the Titans at halftime, the Dolphins seemed inclined to take a cautious approach with Hill's injury, as he was noticeably absent from the field when the second half began.

Hill's absence was deeply felt, as he leads the NFL with nearly 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns, making him a frontrunner for the league's most valuable player award and a potential candidate for the NFL's first 2,000-yard receiving season. However, the Dolphins were forced to continue without him, as Hill remained on the sidelines for three drives following his injury.

The injury occurred when Hill caught a pass from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and was brought down by Titans cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting. The wide receiver was visibly in pain and received immediate attention from the team's trainers. Despite the injury, Hill displayed his determination by running off the field to the cheers of Dolphins fans.

After briefly seeking treatment in the Dolphins' medical tent, Hill left the field, leaving the team and its fans anxiously awaiting updates on the severity of his injury. The possibility of Hill's absence impacting the Dolphins' Super Bowl aspirations loomed large as the game continued.

As the Dolphins navigated the game without their star player, the outcome remained uncertain, with the team and its fans hoping for a swift recovery for Tyreek Hill.