Bradley Chubb was a backfield buzzsaw, teething through the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to lead the Miami Dolphins to victory Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven't had the stretch they'd hoped since their bye week. Coming out of their bye week at 6-2, the Bucs are now 7-8 and could face pla

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.

While Miami finishes the season at New England next week, Tampa Bay faces Carolina next week in a clash to decide the NFC South winner.

The Miami Dolphins beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-17, as they improved to 7-9. The win marked their first against their Florida rivals since 2009. Rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers earned his first career win as he went 14-for-22 for 172 passing yards and two touchdowns.

Here are three instant takeaways from the Dolphins' home victory: With a seventh-round rookie at quarterback, a starting center playing in his first NFL game, a thin depth chart at wide receiver, and several injuries on defense, the Dolphins simply outplayed and out-schemed the Buccaneers.

Miami Dolphins fans voice their displeasure with Jaylen Waddle after he sustains an injury vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers connects with tight end Greg Dulcich for a 23-yard gain to move into Tampa Bay Buccaneers territory.