Overview
- In his second start, the rookie went 14-of-22 for 172 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in a 20-17 win over the Buccaneers.
- Ewers hit fellow rookie Theo Wease Jr. for a 63-yard score, the longest Dolphins play of the season and the first NFL touchdown for both players.
- Coach Mike McDaniel praised Ewers’ poise and decision-making and confirmed he will start the regular-season finale at the Patriots.
- Miami improved to 7-9 and leaned on a run-first approach and rookies, with De’Von Achane posting 112 scrimmage yards, Greg Dulcich catching a TD, Jason Marshall Jr. recording his first interception and Zeek Biggers blocking a field goal.
- Ewers took over the job in Week 16 after Tagovailoa was benched, and coaches have noted his different throwing profile, including a quick, “whippy” release.