Young guys crucial in Dolphins win over Buccaneers – The Splash Zone 12/29/25

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The Miami Dolphins pulled off the upset yesterday as they took down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team fighting for a playoff spot. Rookie QB Quinn Ewers not only got his first win as a starter but threw his first touchdown to WR Theo Wease, who also recorded his first TD catch on the same play. Ewers had a great first half but was quiet with the lead in the second half as the team opted to run the ball. On defense, rookie CB Jason Marshall Jr. had his first interception and made some great plays through out the game. We can’t forget special teams either as another rookie stepped up in DL Zeke Biggers who blocked a field goal attempt. This is a win to feel good about for the young guns on the squad.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

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Buccaneers at Dolphins

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Mike McDaniel

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Dolphins Quarterbacks

In Quinn Ewers, Miami Dolphins may have found a QB
Quinn Ewers low-fived and hugged Dolphins mascot “TD,” hugged interim general manager Champ Bailey and pumped a fist as he walked off the field at Hard Rock Stadium after his first win as Miami Dolphins starter.

Quinn Ewers report card in his second Miami Dolphins start
Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers made his second NFL start, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium.

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