Tyreek Hill's MVP Case Gains Big Boost From Turbulent 'MNF' Outing

Tyreek Hill's impact on the game is palpable, on or off the sidelines.

Miami Dolphins fans fell into an early panic after Hill suffered an apparent lower leg injury early in Monday night's primetime game against the Tennessee Titans.

Hill went down on a nasty horsecollar tackle by Titans defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting, rolling his ankle in the process. The wideout writhed on the ground, staying out of the game with 2:50 left in the first quarter. Hill sat out the rest of the second quarter and returned from the halftime break without his helmet or cleats.

Hill was questionable to return, and based on the footage, highly doubtful. However, Hill exceeded all expectations and returned to the game with 6:43 left in the third quarter. The crowds at Hard Rock Stadium chanted MVP! when Hill returned to the field.

Hill's got grit, and a strong case for this year's MVP honors.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's lack of production in Hill's absence rightly boosted the wideout's recognition on offense.

Hill sparked some life into the Dolphins in the second half, adding a pair of catches to end the night with four receptions and 61 yards.

Miami had a strong grasp on the scoreboard late into the fourth quarter after back-to-back Raheem Mostert rushing touchdowns. A 14-point rally in the final three minutes of the game edged the Titans over the 'Fins, 28-27.

Tua Tagovailoa finished with 240 passing yards (23-of-33). Audiences tuning into the Monday night matchup witnessed the quarterback's tepid play in Hill's absence. Tua's critics continually argue that the deep-play threat posed by Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill inflates Tagovailoa's value.

The Dolphins fell to 9-4 on the season. Tennessee improved to 5-8. Titans quarterback Will Levis threw for 327 passing yards (23-of-38), one touchdown and an interception.

Hill came into the game with 1,481 receiving yards through 12 games. With four games left, Hill looks to hit the 2,000-yard receiving mark to add some momentum to a potential Dolphins postseason run.

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