CROSSOVER THURSDAY | Dolphins & Bucs Both Seeking One More Win To Help Ring In The New Year

Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins fight for playoff survival as coaching uncertainty and quarterback drama put both franchises on edge. Can Devon Achane’s electrifying run game break the Bucs’ battered defense, or will Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans finally ignite Tampa Bay’s underused passing attack? Kyle Crabbs and James Yarcho debate whether Mike McDaniel and Todd Bowles are on the hot seat, how injuries have derailed expectations, and why turnovers may tip the balance in this high-stakes Week 17 Florida showdown. Key topics include Quinn Ewers stepping in at quarterback for Miami, troubling defensive regression under Bowles, and the Bucs questions at offensive line. Inside matchups to watch: Achane’s explosive potential against poor Tampa tackling, and Jack Jones versus Mike Evans down the field. Who claims their postseason lifeline—and who faces a long offseason ahead? Don’t miss the full breakdown, bold predictions, and X-factor insights.