In a recent game against the San Francisco 49ers, Tyreek Hill, wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, struggled with his performance, dropping three passes, two of which could have resulted in touchdowns.

Despite catching 3 of 7 passes for 29 yards and a touchdown in the game, Hill acknowledged that his connection with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been inconsistent throughout the 2024 NFL season.

Hill's difficulties have been compounded by missing three practices in the past month due to rest and personal reasons, including a recent wrist injury.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel highlighted the challenge of balancing rest for veteran players like Hill with the need for sufficient practice reps to maintain performance.

Hill emphasized the importance of practice time with Tagovailoa to improve their on-field connection, noting that missing practice days has negatively impacted their game execution.

Earlier in the season, Hill's production declined significantly when Tagovailoa was sidelined for four games due to a concussion, leading to an average of only 35 receiving yards per game during that stretch.

Currently, Hill is on track for his least productive season since 2019, with 834 receiving yards and an average of 57.5 yards per game, a stark contrast to his 2023 performance where he averaged 112.4 yards per game.

With a record of 6-7, the Dolphins find themselves two games behind the Denver Broncos for the AFC's final playoff spot, needing to win their remaining games while hoping for favorable outcomes in other matches.

This season, the Dolphins rank 14th in passing yards per game, a significant drop from leading the NFL in passing yards last season, partly due to Tagovailoa's earlier concussion-related absences.

Despite being listed as questionable for the game against the 49ers due to his wrist injury, Hill managed to play, although he has faced limitations in practice throughout the season.

Tagovailoa supported Hill's comments on the necessity of practice reps, indicating that more time together is essential for improving their timing and connection.

Hill's current statistics reflect a significant decline from his previous season, where he led the NFL with 1,799 yards and 13 touchdowns, now totaling 70 receptions for 834 yards and six touchdowns.