How to Watch Dolphins vs. Buccaneers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 17

De'Von Achane will lead the Miami Dolphins (6-9) into their battle versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) at Hard Rock Stadium, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

From an offensive standpoint, the Buccaneers rank 18th in the NFL with 23.1 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 24th in points allowed (343.3 points allowed per contest). With 21.1 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Dolphins rank 22nd in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 22nd, allowing 24.6 points per contest.

Below we dig deep into all of the details you need to know about this contest, including how to watch on TV.

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How to Watch Dolphins vs. Buccaneers

• When: Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET
• Where: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida
• TV: FOX
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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Buccaneers vs. Dolphins: Head-to-Head

• In the past two meetings, Tampa Bay holds a 2-0 record against Miami.
• Tampa Bay has tallied 75 points in the last two matchups while only giving up 37 to Miami.

Buccaneers' 2025 Schedule

Buccaneers Stats & Insights

• From an offensive standpoint, Tampa Bay ranks 22nd in the NFL with 198.3 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 26th in passing yards allowed per contest (242).
• The Buccaneers are totaling 116.9 rushing yards per game on offense (20th in the NFL), and they rank seventh on defense with 101.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
• Tampa Bay has forced 20 total turnovers (ninth in NFL) this season and have turned it over 12 times (fourth in NFL) for a turnover margin of +8, sixth-ranked in the NFL.

Buccaneers Key Players

• Baker Mayfield has been a catalyst for the Buccaneers' offense this year, piling up 3,144 passing yards with 23 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 61.6% completion percentage.
• Emeka Egbuka has been an asset for the Buccaneers, compiling 910 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 59 receptions.
• Rachaad White has run for 539 yards (35.9 yards per carry) and four rushing touchdowns for the Buccaneers in 2025.

Dolphins' 2025 Schedule

Dolphins Stats & Insights

• Miami is generating 186.5 passing yards per contest on offense this season (25th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 209.1 passing yards per contest (14th-ranked) on defense.
• From an offensive perspective, the Dolphins are compiling 122.4 rushing yards per game (13th-ranked). They rank 26th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (130.3 rushing yards given up per game).
• Miami owns a -5 turnover margin this season, which ranks 24th in the NFL.

Dolphins Key Players

• On the ground, Achane has eight touchdowns and 1,267 yards (84.5 per game).
• In 14 games, Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 2,660 yards (190 per game), with 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 67.7%.
• In the passing game, Jaylen Waddle has scored six TDs, catching 64 balls for 910 yards (60.7 per game).

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