How Dolphins' Tyreek Hill inspired teammates after devastating injury vs. Jets

Early in the third quarter of Monday night's game between the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets, Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill suffered a devastating leg injury that left him needing an air cast before he was transported to a local hospital. 

Following Miami's 27-21 win that improved the club to 1-3 on the season, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel shared how Hill inspired his teammates while receiving treatment on the field. 

What Tyreek Hill was focused on immediately after his gruesome injury

"He was probably in the best spirits of any player that I've ever seen [have] such a terrible experience," McDaniel said about Hill, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. "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."

Miami players such as wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and running back De'Von Achane responded by helping the hosts complete two consecutive touchdown drives that propelled them to a 24-10 advantage. While the Jets later decreased Miami's lead to six points with under two minutes remaining in regulation, the game's outcome was never really in doubt. 

"I think it's giant," McDaniel added about what Hill said to teammates on the field after his injury. "I saw him make eye contact and rip a joke or two to Waddle and De'Von, and I think a lot of guys got back into the game, provoked by what he said verbally. We talked a lot about all the stuff that Tyreek has done this offseason, and a big portion is leading by example and connecting with his teammates, and he kind of utilized that connectivity to make sure that his team was finishing on the right end. He was inspiring in that situation, and I think his teammates benefited from that."