Miami Dolphins

Tyreek snags game-winner as Dolphins outlast Chargers. See photos from the Week 1 thriller

By Omar Rodríguez Ortiz and Al Diaz

Dolphins fans let themselves be heard Sunday night when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa tossed a game-winner to Tyreek Hill as Miami opened the NFL season with a 36-34 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Miami Herald sports columnist Greg Cote detailed how there were so many Dolphins fans at Los Angeles County’s SoFi Stadium that “Hill stood looking at the stands and whipping a towel over his head to exhort the crowd to get even louder” — and they did.

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Making the Week 1 win even sweeter for the Dolphins, Tua threw the second-most passing yards in his career.

Meanwhile, Hill snagged the game-winning score, en route to finishing with 215 receiving yards — the most he’s racked up as a Dolphin.

OPINION: Tua, Tyreek put on spectacular show as Miami Dolphins beat Chargers, 36-34, to open season

Check out a few snapshots capturing highlights from the Dolphins’ Week 1 victory:

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1)looks to pass as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks (6) defends during first quarter of an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1)looks to pass as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks (6) defends during first quarter of an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs for a touchdown against Los Angeles Chargers during first quarter of an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs for a touchdown against Los Angeles Chargers during first quarter of an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver River Cracraft (85) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Los Angeles Chargers during second half of an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver River Cracraft (85) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Los Angeles Chargers during second half of an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches a long bomb for a touchdown in the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches a long bomb for a touchdown in the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou (4) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) near the goal line in the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou (4) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) near the goal line in the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) and Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) celebrate Hill’s touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) and Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) celebrate Hill’s touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches a long bomb as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) fails to defend in the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches a long bomb as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) fails to defend in the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) and Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) celebrate Hill’s touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) and Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) celebrate Hill’s touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) and the Dolphins defense sack Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) late in the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) and the Dolphins defense sack Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) late in the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) reacts after the Dolphins defeat the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) reacts after the Dolphins defeat the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) reacts to the crowd after the Dolphins defeat the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) reacts to the crowd after the Dolphins defeat the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com

Miami Herald staff writer Daniel Oyefusi contributed to this report.

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Omar is a bilingual and bicultural journalist, covering breaking news in South Florida for the Miami Herald. He has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor’s degree in education from the Universidad de Puerto Rico en Río Piedras.
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