In a commanding 34-15 victory over the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa showcased his growing rapport with new targets, leading to an intriguing social media moment with star receiver Tyreek Hill. Hill humorously responded to a meme illustrating Tagovailoa opting to throw to running back De'Von Achane and tight end Jonnu Smith, while seemingly sidelining both Hill and fellow receiver Jaylen Waddle. Hill’s lighthearted reaction, shared online, captured the essence of the game: despite his reduced role, the Dolphins continue to thrive.

During this successful outing for Miami, Hill contributed with five receptions totaling 48 yards. In comparison, Waddle emerged as the standout receiver, amassing 144 yards on eight catches, including a touchdown. Jonnu Smith also had a notable performance with nine receptions for 87 yards and a score. Achane, although limited to just 32 rushing yards on ten attempts, made a significant impact in the passing game, securing three catches for 24 yards and two touchdowns.

Reflecting on the season thus far, Hill's production has not matched his remarkable pace from the previous year when he was on track to potentially break the NFL's single-season receiving yards record. This season, he has recorded 49 catches for 571 yards and three touchdowns, and notably has not surpassed 100 yards in a game since Week 1. Furthermore, he has been held under 50 yards six times this year, a stark contrast to just one occurrence throughout all of 2023. Despite Hill's quieter season, the Dolphins are riding a three-game winning streak and currently hold the second position in the AFC East with a record of 5-6. Tagovailoa's performance against the Patriots marked his best game of the year, featuring four touchdown passes. Looking ahead, the Dolphins face a quick turnaround as they prepare to maintain their momentum against the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Night.