This season, some players on the Buccaneers have had their tempers flare. A particular moment from Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins went viral on social media. It involved Tampa Bay's running back, Bucky Irving, and their All-Pro left tackle, Tristan Wirfs.

Preview the Week 17 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, face the Miami Dolphins, led by quarterback Quinn Ewers, on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Postgame grades break down how mistakes, poor execution, and coaching failures cost the Buccaneers in a 20–17 loss.

Yes, even after losing seven of their last eight games, the Buccaneers can still win the division, and facing the Panthers for the second time in three weeks means Tampa Bay will know its rivals well. And speaking on the Week 18 matchup, Baker Mayfield is ready for all the smoke.

As if they hadn't already been a thorn in the Buccaneers' sides, the Falcons have an opportunity to end the Bucs' four-year reign atop the NFC South.

Although the Buccaneers have won four straight NFC South titles since 2021 — three consecutive under Bowles — questions about the 62-year-old coach’s future percolated in the second half of the season, when the team lost seven of eight games following an early November bye.

Bradley Chubb was a backfield buzzsaw, teething through the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to lead the Miami Dolphins to victory Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla.