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The Miami Dolphins’ skill players took a serious hit in fantasy without their quarterback at the helm, but the tides might be turning as Tua Tagovailoa is slated to make his comeback in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals.
On the flip side, Tyreek Hill, the speedster who lit up Week 1 with 22.5 fantasy points, has since hit a snag, managing only 28.5 points across the subsequent five games, a slump that dovetails with Tua's stint on the sidelines due to a concussion.
Tyreek popped up on the injury report with a foot issue and his participation in Friday's practice was limited. Hill is currently listed as questionable for Sunday, so what should we expect him to play in Week 8?
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Tyreek Hill Fantasy Football Injury Update
UPDATE: Hill is officially ACTIVE for Week 8
Hill's participation in Friday’s practice was sidelined by a foot issue, throwing a bit of uncertainty into the mix as he’s currently tagged as questionable for Sunday. The plot thickens if both he and Tua can suit up against an Arizona squad that’s been pretty generous to pass catchers, ranking 29th against the throw.
Dolphins announce QB Tua Tagovailoa will start week 8 vs. Arizona. pic.twitter.com/YAAnkTaQDe
— NFL (@NFL) October 25, 2024
Tua is back on the roster and ready to roll for Week 8, having cleared all the necessary hoops of the concussion protocol with flying colors, thanks to a thorough once-over by independent neurologists. That means any setbacks are pretty much off the table. For fantasy managers, this is the green light you’ve been waiting for.
So, if you’ve been riding the carousel in Tua's absence, it’s time to get Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle back in your starting lineups. We know what both wide receivers can be when this offense is firing on all cylinders.
Tyreek Hill Fantasy Football Injury Impact
Tagovailoa being out of the lineup was like pulling the plug on the fantasy power supply for Miami’s top weapons. De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle went from fantasy studs to serious duds, leaving managers who snagged these guys early in their drafts biting their nails each week. These players, who are usually set-it-and-forget-it starters when Tua’s at the helm, turned into major fantasy headaches.
With Tua cleared to return, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. It's time to dust off those Dolphin jerseys and get ready to plug these top-tier talents back into your starting lineups where they belong. The forecast for Miami’s offense is looking a whole lot sunnier with their main man back under center.
#Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill has a message for fantasy owners with Tua returning:
“We’re back, baby! Strike up the f——g band! Start me this week!”
(🎥 @DavidFurones_)pic.twitter.com/ouCsBEf4td
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 23, 2024
Should Hill's foot hold up and Tua shakes off the cobwebs, the Dolphins could be in for a significant resurgence. Fantasy managers, keep your fingers crossed, but be ready to slot Hill into your starting lineup, as this could very well be the week we’ve been waiting for Hill.
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