Overview
- Sunday’s game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on FOX at Hard Rock Stadium, with Tampa Bay entering at 7-8 and Miami at 6-9.
- The Buccaneers are roughly 5.5-point favorites, and most local predictions pick Tampa Bay to prevail.
- Baker Mayfield’s 23 touchdown passes pair with the returns of Mike Evans and breakout rookie Emeka Egbuka against a vulnerable Dolphins secondary.
- Miami starts rookie Quinn Ewers for a second straight week after a debut with 260 yards and two interceptions, and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is expected to remain out.
- The Bucs have dropped six of seven yet stay alive for the NFC South, while Miami leans on Pro Bowl back De’Von Achane and a special-teams edge.