The Miami Dolphins are 7-9, with a chance to match their 2024 season record of 8-9 with an upset win at New England. Miami upset the playoff-minded Bucs at Hard Rock Stadium, behind rookie Quinn Ewers, who has taken over for benched Tua Tagovailoa.

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MIAMI GARDENS ― Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers made his second NFL start, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium. Ewers is a 7th-round pick from Texas. Ewers replaced benched franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Ewers was dueling with fellow Texan Baker Mayfield of Tampa Bay.

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