The Miami Dolphins should have their star tight end active when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their final home game of the year. After missing practice on Wednesday, Darren Waller was upgraded on the team's Thursday injury report update, putting him in line to play in Week 17.

MIAMI GARDENS -- Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel met with reporters one final time before this weekend's game against visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Center Aaron Brewer (neck) is practicing today. He has been out of practice all week.

The Dolphins only needed three plays to respond to the Bengals' touchdown and tie the game up. Two plays after Quinn Ewers connected with Jaylen Waddle for a 16-yard gain, Achane made a Bengals defender miss and outran the rest of the Cincinnati defense for a 48-yard rushing touchdown.

Breaking down the matchups in six key areas ahead of the Week 17 game between the Dolphins and Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Getting benched ahead of Week 16 reportedly hasn't stopped Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa from celebrating the holidays with his teammates.

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