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Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill tore ACL, other ligaments

Tue Sep 30 8:39am ET
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill remained in the hospital overnight and will undergo left knee surgery to address a dislocation, torn ACL and other ligament damage suffered in Monday's 27-21 victory over the New York Jets, ESPN reported early Tuesday morning.

Hill's injuries are expected to be season-ending.

Hill was injured when he caught a 10-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa near the New York sideline with 13:21 left in the third quarter. His leg twisted awkwardly as he was going out of bounds, and Hill immediately grabbed for the knee.

While being carted off with an air cast on his leg, Hill forcefully clapped his hands several times, smiled and laughed in response to the crowd.

"He was probably in the best spirits of any player that I've ever -- it's just such a terrible experience when you go out and see guys when they have issues like that," Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said. "But he immediately had wide eyes and was talking, ‘I'm good. Just make sure the guys get this win.' He was focused on the team.

"That's what I know about it. Outside of that, I'm sure I'll be given more information (on Tuesday)."

Hil, 31, had six receptions for 67 yards before exiting. Including the Monday output, he has 21 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown in four games this season.

The eight-time Pro Bowler is in his fourth season with the Dolphins after playing his first six campaigns with the Chiefs. Hill helped Kansas City win the Super Bowl after the 2019 season. He is a five-time first-team All-Pro who was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-2010s Team as a punt returner.

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Tyreek Hill Sep 30 6:20am CT
Tyreek Hill

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (knee) tore multiple ligaments in his knee, including his ACL, in addition to his dislocated knee during the victory over the New York Jets on Monday evening. Hill exited this contest in the third quarter after making a catch along the sideline. The star wideout was eventually carted off the field and taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Given this recent update, Hill is expected to miss the remainder of the season and potentially face a lengthy recovery timeline given the extent of these injuries. Before exiting, Hill caught all six of his targets for 67 yards. Through the first three games, Hill tallied 198 yards and a score on 15 catches. With Hill sidelined, Jaylen Waddle projects to be the team's clear WR1, while Malik Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine will have an increased role behind him.

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Garrett Wilson Sep 30 12:20am CT
Garrett Wilson

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson caught six of eight targets for 82 yards and a touchdown against the Dolphins on Monday night. Wilson has caught a touchdown in three of four games to begin the 2025 season, and he could have had two if he hadn't gotten called for a very questionable offensive pass interference call. The entire Jets' passing offense has been centered around Wilson, and he has been peppered with targets. His 38 targets through four games are the fifth most in the NFL. But the Jets continue to be very run-heavy with Justin Fields, which limits the opportunities and upside for Wilson in fantasy. He's so talented that he is still able to make it work. Wilson should be viewed as a WR1 for next week's matchup against Dallas.

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Breece Hall Sep 30 12:10am CT
Breece Hall

New York Jets running back Breece Hall rushed for 81 yards on 14 carries and caught five of his six targets for 30 yards on Monday night against Miami. Hall handled the most rushes on the team after Braelon Allen (knee) was injured in the first quarter. The 20 total opportunities for Hall, rushes plus targets, are the most since he had 21 in Week 1 against Pittsburgh. He had only 12 and 13 opportunities in Weeks 2 and 3, where he was also largely ineffective. That number should stay near the 20 mark if Allen were to miss any extended amount of time. Hall has looked healthy and explosive this season, and now, with potentially a full workload again, he could be getting ready to take off. The rushing efficiency will be there with the threat of Justin Fields, but he does limit the receiving upside for his running backs. Hall should still be viewed as a high upside RB2 moving forward if Allen is out.

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Darren Waller Sep 29 11:50pm CT
Darren Waller

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller caught three of four targets for 27 yards and two touchdowns on Monday night against the New York Jets. In his first game since January 2024, Waller caught two touchdowns, including a highlight catch rising over Sauce Gardner. It was the third two-touchdown game of his career. The 33-year-old moved well and looked good for the most part after missing a lot of time. He played only 25% of the snaps in the first week back, but that number should increase as he gets conditioned and acclimated. With Tyreek Hill injured and likely out for the season, other Miami pass catchers will have to step up, which could open a window for Waller. His value as a red zone threat is clear, and his role in the offense could expand. He'll be a name to consider on waiver wires this week.

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Quentin Johnston Sep 29 11:50pm CT
Quentin Johnston

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston was one of the few bright spots in the team's 21-18 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. He continued to deliver, leading the team with eight catches on 13 targets for 98 yards while scoring his fourth touchdown of the season. Johnston is now the WR3 overall in PPR formats, becoming the breakout star fantasy managers hoped for when he was drafted in the first round in 2023. His size and downfield ability make him Justin Herbert's top big-play target so far this season. Johnston now faces a Washington Commanders' defense that has struggled against the pass, setting up another big opportunity for the wideout. With consistent volume and scoring upside, Johnston should be treated as a strong WR2 with WR1 potential in Week 5.

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Ladd McConkey Sep 29 11:40pm CT
Ladd McConkey

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey experienced the worst game of his career during the team's 21-18 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. He caught only one of six targets for 11 yards and dropped some critical passes. After appearing reliable over the past three weeks, his struggles stood out in the tight loss. McConkey has consistently been behind Quentin Johnston and Keenan Allen in targets and yards as he tries to carve out a meaningful role in the offense. He now faces a favorable matchup against the Washington Commanders, who are allowing the sixth-most passing yards per game this year. While the floor remains safe in PPR formats, managers should temper expectations until he demonstrates more consistency. He's best viewed as a WR4/FLEX dart throw in Week 5.

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Omarion Hampton Sep 29 11:30pm CT
Omarion Hampton

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton impressed in the team's first loss of the season to the New York Giants, 21-18. He rushed 12 times for 128 yards and a touchdown, and caught all five of his targets for 37 yards. His 54-yard touchdown showcased his strength and speed, as he continues to be one of the league leaders in forced missed tackles this season. With Najee Harris (Achilles) out for the year, Hampton played over 90% of the snaps and led in the two-minute offense, solidifying his role as a bell-cow running back. In Week 5, he faces a Washington Commanders' defense that is decent against the run but just allowed Atlanta Falcons' running back Bijan Robinson to dominate them through the air. He's heading toward RB1 status, with top-five weekly potential if he maintains this pace.

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Devon Achane Sep 29 11:30pm CT
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Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries while catching one of his two targets for two yards on Monday night against the Jets. Achane continues to look fantastic early in the season and has put up big points for fantasy managers. The star running back unusually only caught one pass tonight after averaging over five coming into the game, but he made up for it somewhat in rushing volume. The 20 carries were the second most of Achane's young career. The usage is extremely favorable for Achane, and now with Tyreek Hill injured and likely out for the season, more volume and designed touches will be directed to Achane. He should continue to be viewed as one of the best running backs in fantasy moving forward.

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Justin Fields Sep 29 11:20pm CT
Justin Fields

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields completed 20 of 27 passes for 226 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown on seven carries in Monday night's 27-21 loss to the Dolphins. He also took two sacks for a loss of 19 yards. Fields put up another strong fantasy performance primarily due to his elite rushing ability, although he was able to rack up some passing production late in the game. Star wide receiver Garrett Wilson came down with a spectacular touchdown grab and had another touchdown called back due to a highly questionable offensive pass interference penalty. So the day could have been even bigger for Fields. He remains locked in as a solid fantasy QB1 when he is healthy.

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Justin Herbert Sep 29 11:20pm CT
Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert struggled in the team's 21-18 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. He completed 23 of 41 passes for 203 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, along with a 24-yard run. The offense appeared out of sync, plagued by drops and constant pressure from New York's front four, which often forced Herbert out of the pocket. Losing left tackle Joe Alt (ankle) early made things even more difficult. In Week 5, they face the Washington Commanders, a team that ranks near the bottom of the league in passing yards allowed. If the line holds up, Herbert should bounce back against a weaker secondary. He remains a top-tier QB, though fantasy managers might expect some volatility until Alt returns.

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Kellen Moore Sep 29 11:20pm CT
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New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that offensive guard Cesar Ruiz (ankle) will miss the Week 5 game against the New York Giants this Sunday and will be week-to-week after that with an ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 4 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, according to Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.football. Tests on Ruiz's ankle will determine if he'll need to miss additional time. Depending on the results of the 26-year-old offensive lineman's tests, there's a chance that he'll be placed on Injured Reserve, which would mean a four-game absence. With Ruiz out for at least one week, Torricelli Simpkins and Dillon Radunz will be the candidates to take over at right guard as the Saints look for their first win of the 2025 season this weekend against the visiting Giants.

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Foster Moreau Sep 29 11:10pm CT
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New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that tight end Foster Moreau (knee) will return to practice this week in his first week back eligible from the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.football. Fellow tight end Taysom Hill (knee) is also returning to practice as they both look to return this year from torn ACLs. The Saints are opening their practice windows, which means they'll now have 21 days to officially activate them from the PUP or else lose them for the rest of the year. So while Moreau and Hill will practice this week, it doesn't mean they are on the verge of making their 2025 debuts in Week 5 against the New York Giants. It's unclear how Moreau will be used in Moore's offense when he returns, but he's expected to be behind both Hill and Juwan Johnson on the TE depth chart. Moreau caught 53 of 68 targets for 606 yards and six touchdowns in his first two seasons with the Saints in 2023 and 2024.

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Marlon Humphrey Sep 29 11:00pm CT
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Malik Hooker Sep 29 11:00pm CT
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Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that safety Malik Hooker (toe) could miss a couple of weeks with the toe injury that he suffered in Sunday night's tie to the Green Bay Packers in Week 4, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Hooker was getting more tests on Monday. Meanwhile, left tackle Tyler Guyton was placed in the league's concussion protocol, but there's a chance he'll be cleared to play on Sunday against the New York Jets in Week 5. Hooker had four tackles (two solo) before he left with his toe injury in the second quarter on Sunday night. He should not have to go on Injured Reserve, but look for Hooker to sit out the upcoming games against the Jets and possibly the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. In Hooker's absence, look for Dallas' secondary to give more snaps to both Markquese Bell and Juanyeh Thomas at safety.

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Roquan Smith Sep 29 10:50pm CT
Roquan Smith

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) will miss the rest of the 2025 season with a neck injury, according to head coach John Harbaugh. The Ravens also lost All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) and cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) for several weeks after they were injured in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The Ravens' beleaguered offense is a dumpster fire through four weeks, although they will get a soft matchup in Week 5 against the Houston Texans and their terrible offensive line. Still, with Madubuike now out for the year and with Smith and Humphrey sidelined, too, fantasy managers should be looking for other options at defense/special teams. In his last two full seasons with Baltimore, the 27-year-old Madubuike was very productive, putting up 99 total tackles and 19.5 sacks.

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Roquan Smith Sep 29 10:40pm CT
Roquan Smith

Baltimore Ravens All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Smith will miss a few weeks. The hits just keep on coming for Baltimore's banged-up defense. In addition to Smith, they also lost defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) for the season and cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) for a couple of weeks. The 28-year-old Smith suffered his hamstring injury in the second quarter of the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. If he lands on Injured Reserve, Smith would be forced to miss at least four games. In IDP fantasy formats, Smith deserves to be stashed. The three-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro had 34 tackles (24 solo) and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown in four games to begin the year. Both Trenton Simpson and Jake Hummel will see increased snaps at linebacker now for a Ravens defense/special teams unit that can no longer be trusted in fantasy.

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Tyler Higbee Sep 29 10:20pm CT
Tyler Higbee

The Los Angeles Rams listed tight end Tyler Higbee (hip) as a non-participant on their estimated practice report on Monday, according to Adam Grosbard of the Los Angeles Daily News. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) was estimated as limited. Higbee was limited last Thursday and then didn't practice on Friday, but he still played through a questionable tag in the Week 4 win over the Indianapolis Colts and led all TEs on the team with a 55% snap share. The 32-year-old caught just two of five targets for 25 yards, though, and won't be a realistic starting fantasy TE for Thursday night's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers if he's active. Through four weeks in 2025, Higbee has caught six of 11 targets for 62 scoreless yards. He hasn't caught a pass in two of his four games and should remain a low-volume TE2 with receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams hogging most of the targets from quarterback Matthew Stafford.

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Xavier Legette Sep 29 10:20pm CT
Xavier Legette

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) remains day-to-day, according to David Newton of ESPN. Legette picked up a hamstring injury in Week 2 and hasn't played since. With Legette banged up and Jalen Coker (quadriceps) still week-to-week and not particularly close to returning from Injured Reserve, the Panthers are looking forward to getting rookie Jimmy Horn Jr. involved going forward. The 24-year-old Legette was unable to practice at all last week, although he could have a shot at returning for a Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins if he gets back on the field this week. The Panthers need all the help they can get in the passing attack behind rookie first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan, who has been the only consistent target for quarterback Bryce Young. Legette has caught only four of his 15 targets in two games for eight yards. He should be on the waiver wire in 12-team leagues.

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Tyreek Hill

Dynasty | Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill suffered a left knee injury and was carted off the field on Monday Night Football. Dynasty Analysis: This one was gruesome. In fact, most were surprised they even showed it on replay. We don't need to get into the graphic details of it. All you need to know is Hill had to be sent to the hospital with an air cast on his leg. You would expect to learn soon about him having surgery and it's clear his season has to be over. This will be a career-defining injury for Hill, who will undoubtedly be 32 by the time he's back on the field, if he even chooses to be back. Stay tuned on clear details but this was clearly not good.

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Jaxson Dart Sep 29 10:00pm CT
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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that he expects that rookie first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart (hamstring) will be able to practice on Wednesday, according to Patricia Traina of SI.com. Dart apparently injured his hamstring in his first career win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4 on Sunday, but he finished out the game and should be alright to make his second career start in Week 5 in a great matchup against the winless New Orleans Saints. The 22-year-old went 13-for-20 passing for 111 yards and a touchdown against L.A., rushing 10 times for 54 yards and another touchdown. Dart gave the G-Men a spark and helped them beat a strong defense, but the news of receiver Malik Nabers' (knee) season-ending injury puts a damper on the offense moving forward. Still, Dart has the potential to be a nice QB2 streamer with upside in the Big Easy in his second NFL start, given his dual-threat abilities.

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