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Ewers Throws 2 TDs as Dolphins Beat Bucs 20-17 to Force Pivotal Week 18 NFC South Matchup

Rookie QB Quinn Ewers threw two touchdown passes and completed 71% of his passes to lead Miami's defense that forced three turnovers in the 20-17 win.

  • On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-16 at Hard Rock Stadium in their final home game, disrupting Tampa Bay's control of NFC South.
  • Making his second NFL start, rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers threw his first two career touchdowns and completed 10 of 14 passes for 144 yards with no interceptions.
  • On the ground, the Dolphins outgained Tampa Bay 127-53 entering the fourth quarter while rookie defensive tackle Zeke Biggers blocked a 55-yard field goal attempt.
  • Mayfield's three turnovers led to Miami recovering the onside kick and sealing the 20-17 win after a late touchdown.
  • Both teams now sit at 7-9 with Miami traveling to Gillette Stadium and Tampa Bay returning home to face Carolina, while the SportsLine Projection Model favored Miami to cover in 56% of trials and win outright 44% of the time.
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Ewers throws 2 TDs as Dolphins beat Bucs 20-17 to force pivotal Week 18 NFC South matchup

Rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns, including a 63-yard toss on his first career score — and the Miami Dolphins beat the slumping Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-17 on Sunday.

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bucsreport.com broke the news in on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
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