It was a big day for Dolphins rookies and young players Sunday against the Buccaneers as they offered a promising glimpse into the 2026 season.

Preview the Week 17 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

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

Can the Miami possibly oust Tampa Bay from playoffs and stay in play to avoid franchise’s 12th season with double-digit losses in its 60 seasons?

Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean is questionable to return to Tampa Bay's Week 17 matchup against the Miami Dolphins with a shoulder injury. Dean left the game early in the fourth quarter and was seen entering the blue medical tent.

Here is how a Buccaneers loss to the Dolphins impacts the NFC South race and Tampa Bay's postseason chances. No. Tampa Bay was only going to be eliminated from playoff contention if it had lost and Carolina had won. While the Buccaneers did lose to the Dolphins, the Seahawks beat the Panthers so Tampa Bay is alive for one more week.

Two Florida teams square off in Week 17 action when the Miami Dolphins host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are aiming to bounce back after a critical loss last week to the Carolina Panthers. At 7-8, Tampa now trails 8-7 Carolina by a game in the standings ahead of a Week 18 matchup.

Fans attending the Dolphins-Buccaneers game on Sunday will enjoy ideal weather with sunny skies and a high of 79 degrees, according to AccuWeather data. The temperature will drop to 64 degrees overnight under clear conditions.