Is Tyreek Hill playing today? Full injury update for Dolphins WR on MNF in Week 10

The Miami Dolphins may be without star wide receiver Tyreek Hill when they take on the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. Is he playing? That is the question.

Hill missed two practices this week with a wrist injury, and his status for Monday night is cloudy. Head coach Mike McDaniel was noncommittal about whether Hill would play. He was neither optimistic nor pessimistic about his chances.

Now, game day has arrived and fans are watching the inactive reports to find out if Hill will be on the field. The Dolphins won't release that until 90 minutes before the game.

The Dolphins would be smart to dress Hill and put him on the field if his wrist injury isn't something serious. He may have to adjust some of his blocking assignments in the running game, but his wrist won't keep him from running routes and drawing coverage.

Tyreek Hill is active for Dolphins in MNF game vs. Rams

Update: Tyreek Hill is officially active for tonight's game, per ESPN. He will play against the Rams, despite dealing with a torn ligament in his wrist.

The good news? Hill not only traveled with the team but participated in walk-throughs on Sunday, which provides some hope.

Reading the tea leaves from McDaniel's press conferences, it doesn't sound like the coach is too worried about Hill's status. McDaniel tends to have a hard time masking his emotions, and he was rather blasé about Hill when questioned. It doesn't make any sense to say Hill will or won't play until he absolutely has to; it's gamesmanship, but don't expect Rams coach Sean McVay to fall for it.

While we can't be certain what kind of statistical impact Hill might have, it will be more than surprising if he isn't active for the game, regardless of how often he plays. This game is important for the Dolphins, and if Hill is dealing with just pain, we can assume he will play.

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