For the last time in 2025, the Miami Dolphins are playing at Hard Rock Stadium today, welcoming the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for an intra-state rivalry game. The Dolphins have already been eliminated from the postseason, stumbling to a 6-9 record this season, leaving them with just pride and 2026 preparation to play for. The Buccaneers, meanwhile, enter Week 17 looking to stay alive for a Week 18 NFC South championship game against the Carolina Panthers.
The Dolphins are also into their second week with rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers starting while former starter Tua Tagovailoa is benched and on the sidelines. Miami is also starting to move to several of its younger players assuming larger roles on the roster, including adding wide receiver Theo Wease, Jr., to the active roster from the practice squad and elevating linebacker Derrick McLendon and offensive lineman Josh Priebe from the practice squad.
How can you watch today’s Week 17 contest? We have everything you need to know.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) at Miami Dolphins (6-9)
Week 17
What time is kickoff?
1 p.m. Eastern, Sunday, December 28
Where is the game?
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
What TV station has the broadcast?
FOX
How can I stream the game?
FoxSports.com (local TV provider required), FOX One App, fuboTV; YouTube.TV (with NFL Sunday Ticket subscription); NFL+ (replay available after game ends)
Who is the broadcast team?
Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Jen Hale
Albert and Vilma also covered the Dolphins’ Week 11 game against the Washington Commanders in Spain.
How can I listen to the game on radio?
National Radio Coverage: ESPN Radio
National Radio Broadcast Team: Steve Levy, Mike Tannenbaum
Local Radio Coverage: iHeart Radio Network – WINZ 940-AM/WBGG 105.9 FM Miami/Ft. Lauderdale; iHeart Radio WTZU 94.9 FM Mami/Ft. Lauderdale (Spanish broadcast); WFSX 92.5 FM/105.9 FM Ft. Myers; WUUB 106.3 FM West Palm Beach; WEFL 760 AM West Palm Beach (Spanish broadcast); WAVK 97.7 FM Key West; WCZR 101.7 FM/WAVW 92.7 FM Port St. Lucie
Dolphins Radio Broadcast Team: Jimmy Cefalo, Joe Rose; Spanish broadcast: Roly Martin, Eduardo Martell
SiriusXM Channels: 382 (Buccaneers) | 227 (Dolphins)
What are the FanDuel sportsbook betting odds for the game?
Spread: Buccaneers -5.5
Point total: 44.5
Moneyline: Buccaneers -270 | Dolphins +220
Who are the referees?
Scott Novak (Referee)
Mike Morton (Umpire)
Brian Sakowski (Down Judge)
Mark Stewart (Line Judge)
Terry Brown (Field Judge)
Don Willard (Side Judge)
Tony Josselyn (Back Judge)
Matt Sumstine (Replay Official)
Brian Davies (Replay Assistant)
Novak’s crew also worked the Dolphins’ Week 9 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Umpire Mike Morton did not work the Thursday night game in Week 9, with Terry Killens, Jr. filling in.
What is each team’s injury report?
| Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Calijah Kancey, DT | Pectoral | Out (IR window open) |
| Anthony Nelson, OLB | Knee | Out |
| Tristan Wirfs, T | Toe | Out |
| Devin Culp, TE | Illness | — |
| Lavonte David, LB | Rest | — |
| Mike Evans, WR | Rest | — |
| Chris Godwin, Jr., WR | Fibula / Rest | — |
| Luke Goedeke, T | Ankle | — |
| Logan Hall, DT | Knee | — |
| Kameron Johnson, WR | Knee | — |
| Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick, S | Calf | Out |
| Jason Sanders, K | Right hip | Out (IR window open) |
| Aaron Brewer, C | Neck | Questionable |
| Tyrel Dodson, LB | Chest | Questionable |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu, S | Thumb / Groin | — |
| Andrew Meyer, OL | Tricep | — (Activated from IR) |
| Jaylen Waddle, WR | Wrist | — |
| Darren Waller, TE | Rest / Groin | — |
| Dee Eskridge, WR | Toe | Moved to IR |
| Isaiah Johnson, CB | Knee | Moved to IR |
| Benito Jones, DT | Back | Moved to IR |
Were there any practice squad elevations?
Buccaneers
- Jason Pierre-Paul, linebacker
Dolphins
- Derrick McLendon, linebacker
- Josh Priebe, offensive lineman
Miami elevation tracker 2025:
Quinton Bell, linebacker – 3 elevations (Week 6-7, 10)
Isaiah Johnson, cornerback – 3 elevations (Week 6, 9-10)
Riley Patterson, kicker – 3 elevations (Week 1-3)
Kion Smith, offensive lineman – 3 elevations (Week 14-16)
Hayden Rucci, tight end – 2 elevations (Week 8-9)
Kendall Sheffield, cornerback – 2 elevations (Week 7-8)
Jeff Wilson, Jr., running back – 2 elevations (Week 1-2)
Jordan Colbert, safety – 1 elevation (Week 3)
Derrick McLendon, linebacker – 1 elevation (Week 17)
Josh Priebe, offensive lineman – 1 elevation (Week 17)
Theo Wease, Jr., wide receiver – 1 elevation (Week 16)Up to two players per week may be elevated from the practice squad to be eligible for the team’s game-day active roster. An individual player may be elevated up to three times in the season. Any further desire by the team to have the player available on game day will require the team to sign the player to the 53-man roster.
Note: The Dolphins signed Patterson to the active roster ahead of Week 4. The Dolphins signed Rucci to the active roster ahead of Week 10; Rucci was waived by the team ahead of Week 13. The Dolphins waived Smith, then signed to the practice squad in Week 14.
The Dolphins signed Wease to the active roster ahead of Week 17.
What is the weather forecast at game time?
79°F, Partly cloudy
What jerseys are the teams wearing?
What is the history between the teams?
Head-to-Head (Regular Season): Buccaneers 7-5
Most Recent Game Results: 2021 Week 5 (Oct. 10, 2021) – Buccaneers 45-17 at Tampa Bay
Most Recent Game Results at site: 2017 Week 11 (Nov. 19, 20217) – Buccaneers 30-20 at Miami
How can I get more Buccaneers news?
SB Nation Team Site: Bucs Nation
X: @Bucs_Nation
AFC East Standings
New England Patriots (12-3)
Buffalo Bills (11-4)
Miami Dolphins (6-9)
New York Jets (3-12)
What is the Dolphins’ 2025 schedule?
| Week | Opponent | Date/Time (All times ET) | Broadcast | Results | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Indianapolis Colts | 9/7, 1 p.m. | CBS | L, 8-33 | 0-1 |
| 2 | New England Patriots | 9/14, 1 p.m. | CBS | L, 27-33 | 0-2 |
| 3 | @ Buffalo Bills | 9/18, 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video | L, 21-31 | 0-3 |
| 4 | New York Jets | 9/29, 7:15 p.m. | ESPN | W, 27-21 | 1-3 |
| 5 | @ Carolina Panthers | 10/5, 1 p.m. | FOX | L, 24-27 | 1-4 |
| 6 | Los Angeles Chargers | 10/12, 1 p.m. | CBS | L, 27-29 | 1-5 |
| 7 | @ Cleveland Browns | 10/19, 1 p.m. | CBS | L, 6-31 | 1-6 |
| 8 | @ Atlanta Falcons | 10/26, 1 p.m. | CBS | W, 34-10 | 2-6 |
| 9 | Baltimore Ravens | 10/30, 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video | L, 6-28 | 2-7 |
| 10 | Buffalo Bills | 11/9, 1 p.m. | CBS | W, 30-13 | 3-7 |
| 11 | Washington Commanders (Spain) | 11/16. 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network | W, 16-13 | 4-7 |
| 12 | BYE | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | New Orleans Saints | 11/30, 1 p.m. | FOX | W, 21-17 | 5-7 |
| 14 | @ New York Jets | 12/7, 1 p.m. | CBS | W,34-10 | 6-7 |
| 15 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | 12/15, 8:15 p.m. | ESPN | L, 15-28 | 6-8 |
| 16 | Cincinnati Bengals | 12/21, 1 p.m. | CBS | L, 21-45 | 6-9 |
| 17 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 12/28, 1 p.m. | FOX | — | — |
| 18 | @ New England Patriots | TBD | TBD | — | — |
