Overview
- Tampa Bay is 7-8 and chasing 8-7 Carolina, and a victory keeps a Week 18 path to the NFC South title alive.
- Miami will start rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers for a second time after he threw two interceptions in a 45-21 loss to Cincinnati.
- The Dolphins list safety Minkah Fitzpatrick out and have wide receiver Tyreek Hill on injured reserve, deepening personnel losses.
- Running back De’Von Achane has 1,267 rushing yards and an NFL-best 5.8 yards per carry, setting up a key test for the Buccaneers’ run defense.
- Sportsbooks price Tampa Bay around -5.5 with totals in the mid-40s, while one model projects Miami to cover and win 44% of simulations as the Buccaneers sit near a 55% pregame playoff chance.