The Miami Dolphins finally found their way into the win column on Monday Night Football, defeating the New York Jets 27-21. But the long-awaited victory felt bittersweet, overshadowed by a frightening injury to superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

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Hill, one of the NFL’s most explosive offensive weapons, landed awkwardly on his knee while being tackled in the first half. The Dolphins’ medical team rushed onto the field, quickly placing his leg in an air cast before carting him off. Moments later, he was ruled out for the rest of the game. Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed afterward that Hill had dislocated his knee and was being evaluated at a local hospital.

We’re all praying for Tyreek right now,” McDaniel told reporters. “This is not the way you ever want to win.

Waller makes instant impact

Lost in the shock of Hill’s exit was the remarkable return of Darren Waller. The veteran tight end, who had retired briefly before being traded to Miami in the offseason, made his Dolphins debut in emphatic fashion.

On fourth and goal during Miami’s second possession, Waller pulled down a clutch four-yard touchdown pass, immediately reminding fans why he was once considered among the league’s elite tight ends. He wasn’t done. In the third quarter, he added another score—his first two-touchdown performance since the 2020 season.

Waller’s final stat line was modest—three catches for 27 yards—but the impact was undeniable. His red-zone presence gave Miami the breathing room it needed to secure the win.

It felt great to be back out there,” Waller said. “I just wanted to contribute in whatever way I could, and to come away with two touchdowns is special.

Jets stumble into chaos

For the Jets, the night was a comedy of errors. Missed assignments, costly penalties, and turnovers derailed any chance of pulling off a comeback. Their offense sputtered until late in the fourth quarter, and the defense had no answers for Miami’s tight end-heavy attack.

Quarterback Zach Wilson, still fighting for his future with the franchise, was inconsistent once again, finishing with short completions that rarely moved the chains. The frustration on the Jets sideline was palpable, with boos raining down from sections of visiting fans.

What this means moving forward

Miami (1-3) will head into next week with more questions than answers. While the win eases early-season pressure, the potential long-term loss of Hill could derail their offensive identity. For McDaniel, finding a way to keep the unit dynamic without its most dangerous playmaker will be the ultimate test.

The Jets (1-3), meanwhile, appear trapped in a spiral of their own making. With the AFC East heating up, New York risks falling behind quickly if the miscues continue.

Still, for one night, Darren Waller’s comeback gave Miami fans a glimpse of hope—even if the memory of Hill being carted off remains the lasting image.