The Miami Dolphins received devastating news Monday night as star wide receiver Tyreek Hill suffered multiple ligament tears, including a torn ACL, after dislocating his knee in the win over the New York Jets. Hill will undergo surgery today and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.
The injury is a massive blow for both the Dolphins offense and fantasy football managers. Hill had just started to look like his explosive self in recent weeks, showing flashes of the elite playmaking that made him one of the most feared wideouts in the league. His absence leaves a massive void in Miami’s passing game and in fantasy lineups everywhere.
From a fantasy perspective, managers will now need to pivot. Jaylen Waddle immediately steps in as the clear-cut WR1 for the Dolphins and should see a significant uptick in targets. De’Von Achane, already dynamic out of the backfield, may also play a larger role as a receiving threat. Additionally, Darren Waller could emerge as one of Tua Tagovailoa’s primary options in the passing game, offering reliable volume at tight end. For deeper leagues, rookie Malik Washington is a sleeper name to monitor as his role could expand quickly with Hill sidelined.
While Hill’s season-ending injury is a brutal setback, opportunity now opens for others in Miami’s offense and for fantasy managers willing to adjust and find value in the next wave of playmakers.
