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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 07: Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins looks on during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
The NFL season is off and running, but there is no reason to celebrate in South Beach.
The Miami Dolphins were crushed 33-8 against Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts, who nearly doubled Miami in total scrimmage yards.
Star receiver Tyreek Hill is not happy and was visibly frustrated during the game.
Postgame, he had a blunt message.
“This was a big kick in the balls for us,” Hill told reporters.
Tyreek Hill Visibly Frustrated on Miami Sideline
Hill, 31, had a team-high 40 receiving yards with four catches on Sunday.
In Week 18 last season, Hill pulled himself from the Dolphins’ lineup and hinted at wanting to move on, citing his belief that Miami wasn’t a true contender.
“This is the first time I haven’t been in the playoffs,” Hill told reporters in January. “I just gotta do what’s best for me and my family. If that’s here or wherever the case may be, I’m gonna open that door for myself. I’m opening the door. I’m out, bro.”
But headed into the season, Hill said he was content with his situation in Miami.
And still, that didn’t stop him from throwing a fit on the sidelines Sunday.
Sideline frustration is natural in the middle of a blowout, but Hill’s visible reactions to the Dolphins’ struggles will draw extra scrutiny—particularly if the team doesn’t turn things around soon.
Miserable Sunday of Injuries for the Dolphins
It was a miserable Sunday for the Dolphins on the injury front, as well.
They lost right guard James Daniels to a pectoral injury on its third offensive snap, while cornerback Storm Duck was carted to the locker room late in the first half with a left ankle injury. Neither returned.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed 14 of 23 passes for 114 yards but threw two interceptions and lost a fumble on one of three sacks. The Dolphins managed just 78 rushing yards, while Hill and Jaylen Waddle were limited to eight catches for 70 yards combined.
Waddle appeared to injure his shoulder or arm during a reception Sunday. No official update has been provided by the Dolphins.
The Indianapolis Colts Provided the Surprise of the Day
The Colts couldn’t have had a better performance on the day Indianapolis recognized the contributions of team owner Jim Irsay, who died in May.
Daniel Jones
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 07: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Jones, who attempts to lead the Colts at QB after years with the New York Giants, accounted for three touchdowns—two on the ground and one through the air. Jones completed 22 of 29 passes for 272 yards—including a career-best 197 in the first half—as Indy scored on all seven drives.
The Colts’ win snapped the NFL’s longest active opening-day drought at 11 games, giving them a 1-0 start for the first time since 2013.
New defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo made an impressive debut, with the Colts coming within six and a half minutes of securing their first shutout since December 2021.