LB Lavonte David recovers a fumble against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield scrambles in the pocket and finds TE Cade Otton fir the first down against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season.

The Bucs' defense cannot stop the Dolphins' offense, which is being led by seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers. They marched down the field using screen passes and quick routes to get the ball into the hands of their playmakers, and as a result, they are now up 17-7 with the second half closing.

Highlights of the Week 17 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins during the 2025 NFL season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield hits Chris Godwin Jr. on third down in the end zone against the Miami Dolphins in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season.

The Panthers and Buccaneers have been forced into a peculiar situation, having to pull for different division rivals on Sunday for their team to win the NFC South title and a trip to the playoffs.

The Buccaneers came into Sunday's game with the Saints needing a win at home to become the NFC South champions, but they came out flat in the first half.