Head coach of the Miami Dolphins, Mike McDaniel, gave a positive report regarding superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill‘s health before of Sunday’s crucial Week 16 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that McDaniel disclosed that Hill’s ankle issue did not cause any setbacks. The 29-year-old’s suitability to play versus Dallas is another thing the second-year head coach is certain of.
According to McDaniel, star rookie wide receiver De’Von Achane (toe injury) is also anticipated to play. Achane recorded thirty receiving yards and nine carries for 32 yards in the New York Jets’ 30-0 victory last Sunday.
#Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told reporters that he expects RB De'Von Achane (toe) to play against the #Cowboys. He also reiterated that WR Tyreek Hill (ankle) had no setbacks and he feels good about Hill playing.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 22, 2023
During the Dolphins’ Week 14 home game against the Tennessee Titans on “Monday Night Football,” Hill suffered an ankle injury. For a little while, Hill’s injury appeared serious, but he soon got back up and was able to continue playing later.
Although Hill was not present for Sunday’s lopsided victory over the Jets, he still leads the NFL in receiving yards (1,542) and receiving touchdowns (12). The seven-time Pro Bowler needs 423 yards over his remaining three games to surpass Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson’s record of 1,964 receiving yards in a single season (2012).
With a 10-4 record, the Dolphins are poised to win the AFC East division for the first time since 2008. Additionally, they trail the 11-3 Baltimore Ravens by just one game for the top seed in the AFC; Miami will host Lamar Jackson and company on December 31.
