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Rookie Quinn Ewers Leads Dolphins to Victory, Preserves Coach's Job

12/29/2025

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Rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers led the Miami Dolphins to a 20-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, achieving his first win as a starter.
Ewers passed for 172 yards and two touchdowns without interceptions, including a 63-yard touchdown pass to Theo Wease.
Coach Mike McDaniel's choice to start Ewers over Tua Tagovailoa may have preserved his job.
Despite the win, Miami faces uncertainty regarding future roster changes in 2026.
Linebacker Bradley Chubb, with 8.5 sacks, is nominated for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award.

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Rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers led the Miami Dolphins to a 20-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, achieving his first win as a starter.
Ewers passed for 172 yards and two touchdowns without interceptions, including a 63-yard touchdown pass to Theo Wease.
Coach Mike McDaniel's choice to start Ewers over Tua Tagovailoa may have preserved his job.
Despite the win, Miami faces uncertainty regarding future roster changes in 2026.
Linebacker Bradley Chubb, with 8.5 sacks, is nominated for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award.