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.

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

After the Dolphins' first drive was undone by a holding penalty on their second play, the Buccaneers cruised down the field on a 14-play, 68-yard touchdown drive. While Miami forced a couple negative plays and a fourth down, Tampa Bay finished the drive with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield to Chris Godwin.

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

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

Highlights of the Week 17 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins during the 2025 NFL season.

Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean is questionable to return to Tampa Bay's Week 17 matchup against the Miami Dolphins with a shoulder injury. Dean left the game early in the fourth quarter and was seen entering the blue medical tent.