NFL-- Tyreek Hill's heroics insufficient to save the Dolphins in Los Angeles

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On Sunday night, Tyreek Hill gave the Miami Dolphins two of their most memorable touchdowns of the year.

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Despite Tyreek heroics, Dolphins lost to the Los Angeles Chargers by (8-5).

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Hill ended the Dolphins' fourth offensive series by returning a fumble 57 yards for an outrageous touchdown in the second quarter.

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Even though Miami managed zero net yards on its first three drives, the score cut the Chargers' lead to 10-7.

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In the second half, Hill snagged a stunning pass from Tua Tagovailoa along the Miami sideline for a 60-yard score.

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Hill even broke the record for most receiving yards in a season for the Dolphins.

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Hill's spectacular plays kept the Dolphins in the game.

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The Dolphins only gained 219 total yards, and Tagovailoa completed 10 of his first 28 passes for a miserable 10-for-28 performance, giving Miami's offence no additional notable plays.

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Hill had a remarkable 10 targets, but only caught one pass for a touchdown and the other three for a total of 21 yards.

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