If the end of the Miami Dolphins' season is more about auditioning young players than winning, well, they did both Sunday. Rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers threw his first two NFL regular-season touchdown passes.

It was a big day for Dolphins rookies and young players Sunday against the Buccaneers as they offered a promising glimpse into the 2026 season.

The Miami Dolphins put together a strong performance Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–10 behind timely playmaking on both sides of the ball. Miami leaned on its rushing attack,

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins meet Sunday in a Week 17 game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET.

A difficult third-quarter stretch not only squandered the Panthers a chance at a win — but also an early berth into the playoffs.

The Buccaneers are 5.5-point road favorites per the latest Buccaneers vs. Dolphins odds from DraftKings, while the over/under for total points scored is 46.5. Before making any Buccaneers vs. Dolphins picks of your own,

See an updated list of injuries, with active and inactive players for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins NFL Week 17 game.