Hill sparks Dolphins comeback vs Jaguars

MIAMI — Tyreek Hill helped the Miami Dolphins to a 20-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars just hours after being arrested by police as comebacks dominated on a wild first full day of the NFL season on Sunday (Monday in Manila).

Dolphins receiver Hill was at the center of off-field controversy early Sunday after being arrested by traffic cops near the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as he drove to the game.

The 30-year-old speedster was filmed lying face down on the road as police officers handcuffed him for what was later described as a minor traffic violation before being released without charge. Miami police later said one of the officers involved in the stop had been placed on leave.

SLICK TYREEK Tyreek Hill (10) of the Miami Dolphins runs past Ronald Darby (25) of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Florida. AFP PHOTO

Hill shrugged off the incident, though, to help the Dolphins recover from a 14-0 second-quarter deficit, with Miami sealing victory thanks to Jason Sanders' 52-yard field goal on the final play of the game.

The star of the show though was Hill, who electrified the Miami crowd with a sensational 80-yard third-quarter touchdown that put the Dolphins within three points at 17-14.

The receiver then cheekily alluded to his arrest by pretending to be handcuffed by teammate Jaylen Waddle in his touchdown celebration before Miami went on to close out victory.

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«I was able to calm down a little bit because I know I had a job to do,» Hill said of his pre-game drama. «I've got a family to feed, I've got to be a leader of this team.»

In other games on Sunday, Dak Prescott celebrated agreeing to terms on a lucrative new contract extension by leading the Dallas Cowboys to a 33-17 rout of the Cleveland Browns.

Prescott has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract deal worth a reported $240 million to make him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

The 31-year-old finished with 179 passing yards and a touchdown in a comprehensive defeat of a disappointing Browns team that saw quarterback Deshaun Watson sacked six times.

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Elsewhere, there was a double-digit fightback