Dolphins’ explosive win propelled by Tyreek Hill’s two stunning touchdown receptions

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  • Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNDec 3, 2023, 02:20 PM ET

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      Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the Buffalo Bills, before switching to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. The former Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer won the APSE award for breaking news and the South Carolina Press Association award for enterprise writing in 2018.

LANDOVER, Maryland — The Miami Dolphins wasted no time showcasing their prowess during Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.

It took just three plays for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to connect with wide receiver Tyreek Hill for a 78-yard touchdown, the second longest of each player’s career.

Hill quickly outran Commanders cornerback Jartavius Martin, finding himself without safety help. The All-Pro received the pass from Tagovailoa and sprinted to the end zone, reaching a top speed of 21.68 mph — the fifth-fastest registered ball carrier speed by Next Gen Stats.

This score marked Hill’s 11th career touchdown of at least 75 yards, the fourth most in NFL history. It also propelled him to a league-leading 1,402 receiving yards this season, putting him on pace to become the first player in NFL history to surpass 2,000 receiving yards in a season.

Not satisfied with just one, Tagovailoa found Hill again in the second quarter for another long touchdown.

On a third-and-7 from his own 40-yard line, Hill shifted right and surged down the seam when the ball was snapped. Despite pressure on Tagovailoa, he lobbed the ball deep to his speedy wide receiver, who expertly chased down the pass and scored a 60-yard touchdown.

With this reception, Hill ended the first half with 132 yards and two touchdowns on three catches.

The defense also contributed to the first-half excitement. After a three-and-out on offense, the Dolphins’ defense scored a touchdown to close the first quarter, courtesy of an Andrew Van Ginkel pick-six.

Filling in for Jaelan Phillips, who is on injured reserve with a season-ending Achilles tear, Van Ginkel thwarted Washington’s screen attempt and returned Sam Howell’s pass 32 yards for Miami’s second pick-six of the season.

Van Ginkel’s run increased the Dolphins’ lead to 17-0.

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