Tyreek Hill injury fantasy impact: Jaylen Waddle's stocks shoot; Darren Waller, Malik Washington pop up

Tyreek Hill injury update: The Miami Dolphins have taken a massive blow. On Monday, their star WR sustained what can potentially be a season-ending injury.

Updated on: Sep 30, 2025, 07:09:23 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Tyreek Hill injury update: The Miami Dolphins have taken a massive blow. On Monday, their star wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, sustained what can potentially be a season-ending injury. In the third quarter of the MNF game against the New York Jets, the 31-year-old twisted his leg. He was carted off the field. While the Dolphins are yet to issue an update on Hill, it looks like his backups will come into play after this injury.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) talks with a staff member as he is carted off the field after suffering an unknown lower leg injury (AP)

Tyreek Hill injury fantasy impact

Darren Waller, a recent addition, has already made waves, scoring a touchdown over Sauce Gardner early in the MNF matchup and adding another in the third quarter post-Hill's exit. He is poised to become a reliable starting tight end in fantasy lineups.

However, the biggest gainer is Jaylen Waddle. He steps into the spotlight as the Dolphins' undisputed WR1, likely commanding a target share exceeding 30% with Hill sidelined. His elevated role positions him as a high-end WR2 in fantasy rankings.

Meanwhile, De'Von Achane could see a significant rise, solidifying his status as an overall RB1 contender.

Malik Washington also stands to gain. While he offers limited touchdown potential lower in the pecking order, Washington remains a viable deep-league stash for fantasy managers seeking upside.

Stock Watch

Jaylen Waddle: Elevated to a high-end WR2 with a projected target surge.

Darren Waller: Now a certified starting tight end with immediate impact.

De'Von Achane: Moves toward overall RB1 status with an expanding role.

Malik Washington: Worth a deep-league stash, though touchdown opportunities remain scarce.

The Dolphins said Tyreek Hill was going to the hospital “for imaging, evaluation and observation.” He had matched a season high for catches with six when he got hurt.

Hill has 11,363 receiving yards since entering the NFL in 2017, the most in the league over that span. He also has 819 catches, fourth most in the league since 2017 behind only Davante Adams (886), Travis Kelce (880) and Stefon Diggs (824).

(With AP inputs)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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