Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Needed Just Eight Games to Make Wild NFL History
Each week, Tyreek Hill continues to display why he is one of the most dynamic and explosive wide receivers in the NFL.
When the Dolphins took the field at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday for their final AFC East clash against the Patriots this season, the Miami wideout built a stronger case for his goal of becoming the first player in league history to surpass 2,000 receiving yards.
During the third quarter of Sunday’s game, Hill eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in only eight games this season, becoming the first player in the Super Bowl era to accomplish the feat. Currently, Hill has seven receptions for 103 yards and one touchdown while averaging 14.6 yards per catch as the Dolphins lead the Patriots, 24-10, in the fourth quarter.
As Hill continues his pursuit of 2,000 receiving yards, the All-Pro wide receiver has also garnered attention in the league’s MVP conversation. Last week, NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, one of the greatest wide receivers in league history, said the 29-year-old could potentially win this year’s MVP award.
“I think he has a great chance (to be named MVP) because speed kills, man,” Rice said on an episode of NFL Network’s “The Insiders.” “What’s happening is you cannot play him one-on-one, you cannot play him bump-and-run and you cannot play him man-to-man. He’s making plays over the middle. He’s catching deep balls. He’s doing everything. I think he has a great chance of being the Most Valuable Player.”
If Hill continues his outstanding play on the field, it is likely that he could reach his 2,000-yard milestone and capture one of the league’s highest honors this season.
