Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill had a funny admission recently.
Hill said on Thursday that he plays the “Madden” franchise right before he plays a game to see how the opposing corners will play against him.
“I go to the EA rosters then I scroll down and see what their awareness is, their speed, and their strength, and that’s how I get a good tell on them,” Hill said.
Tyreek Hill said he plays Madden the night before an NFL game to get a sense for the cornerbacks he’s going to face.
“I go to the EA rosters then I scroll down and see what their awareness is, their speed and their strength, and that’s how I get a good tell on them.”
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) August 18, 2023
This substitutes for Hill watching regular game tape like most players around the league.
Despite it being a bit odd, it seems to work since Hill is one of the best receivers in the league. Last year, he finished with 119 receptions for 1,710 yards (both are career-highs) and seven touchdowns.
It was his fifth season of finishing with 1,100+ receiving yards in the last six.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right?