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Miami Herald
Miami Herald
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Daniel Oyefusi

Dolphins hold on for 26-24 win over Buccaneers in preseason opener, Mike McDaniel’s debut

TAMPA, Fla. — Several of the Dolphins’ top stars sat out the team’s preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday night, but a team led mainly by reserves and roster longshots was able to secure a 26-24 win in Mike McDaniel’s head-coaching debut.

A 53-yard go-ahead field goal by kicker Jason Sanders gave the Dolphins a 26-24 lead with 6:53 remaining in the game and Tampa Bay kicker Jose Borregales missed a 49-yard field goal as time expired to preserve the Miami victory.

Over 20 Dolphins players were sidelined, most notably expected starters such as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, left tackle Terron Armstead and cornerback Xavien Howard.

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