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This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi as Dolphins-Buccaneers Week 17 National Predictions Roundup: Upset Coming?. The Miami Dolphins will close out their home schedule when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. Here's a roundup of national predictions on this game.
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Quinn Ewers ' debut. The rookie quarterback out of Texas completed 20 of 30 passes for zero touchdowns and two interceptions in his first NFL start. Miami was actually down just three points at the halftime before the Bengals scored 21 unanswered in the third quarter.
The first test will be Sunday, when the Buccaneers (7-8) close their road slate against the Miami Dolphins (6-9). The Dolphins were eliminated from the playoffs after their loss at Pittsburgh two weeks ago and will start rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers for the second consecutive game.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers technically do not have to beat the Miami Dolphins. They will if the Carolina Panthers, a game up in the division, defeat the Seattle S
The Dolphins are playing out the season while the Bucs control their own destiny. Miami's home finale could turn ugly like last week's loss to Cincinnati.