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<\/a><\/p>\nDec 28, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws downfield during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
The intermission ended but poor Floridian football did not. Tampa Bay\u2019s first drive out of break was a punt. Miami\u2019s first drive of the second half\u2014 A punt. Limping back on the field to try and find some semblance of success. Mayfield and the Buccaneers moved, sluggishly, down the field. Of course, while the team did make it to the redzone they stalled upon arrival. A short field goal that was set up by perhaps the ugliest fumbled pass attempt and subsequent recovery the NFL has seen this season.<\/p>\n
Chase McLaughlin, righting his wrong from the end of the first half, was good on his kick. 17-10, Dolphins.<\/p>\n
Todd Bowles\u2019 illustrious Tampa Bay Buccaneers were immediately down by another 10 points the moment the fourth quarter got underway. The Dolphins\u2019 offense, continuing to massage Todd Bowles into an early retirement, put their second field goal of the game through the uprights. 20-10, Dan Marino\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n
With the Dolphins backed up inside their own five-yard line, Tampa seized the opportunity by allowing a first down, giving the Dolphins enough room to comfortably punt the ball. Taking back over at the 20 with a few ticks more than eight minutes left on the clock, the Bucs\u2019 offense needed their best drive of the day. They got\u2014 an interception. Baker Mayfield\u2019s second pick of the day on a down field pass to Emeka Egbuka had to have Tampa Bay fans\u2019 eyes rolling as late-game interceptions have become a bit of a Baker Mayfield theme down the stretch of the season.<\/p>\n
Tampa\u2019s defense needed and got their team a stop on the Dolphins\u2019 next drive. Rest assured though, the Buccaneers would not be pulling out any late heroics because while Baker Mayfield would not go on to throw a third interception, there are multiple ways to turn it over. The Buccaneers\u2019 next drive would be wrapped up by a Baker Mayfield fumble. The game would tighten up, closing out at 20-17, following a garbage time explosion. A three-play touchdown drive featuring all the superstars of yesteryear. 20-17, Dolphins victory.<\/p>\n
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