Hill’s mid-game departure in Week 14 exposed a weakness in Miami’s offense, which was overly reliant on the rare talents of the speedy superstar and fell into a rut prior to his return in the second half. Miami delivered a firm response to this revelation a week later, though, finishing with 290 yards — including 224 from Tua Tagovailoa, who connected with Jaylen Waddle on a 60-yard touchdown pass — and capitalizing on short fields all afternoon in the 30-0 triumph over New York.
Hill’s absence in Week 15 made his pursuit of a 2,000-yard receiving season and a possible NFL Most Valuable Player Award less likely. If he can play Sunday, he’ll begin a three-game stretch in which he’ll need roughly 150 receiving yards in each contest to break 2,000 yards.
Miami’s top-ranked offense should give him a chance to do so. The Dolphins will aim to get a second straight win with a victory over a Dallas defense that is coming off a shockingly lopsided loss to Buffalo in Week 15.