Dolphins vs. Buccaneers: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will attempt to win their first game of the season on national television as they host the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. 

Tampa Bay nearly broke through for its first victory last weekend, falling to the Seattle Seahawks in overtime after pulling out to a 24-7 lead in the third quarter. As Bucs fans have seen all year long, this team found a way to lose, while the Seahawks found a way to win. 

Miami finally got off the schneid with an incredible overtime win over the red-hot Cincinnati Bengals last Thursday night, thanks to a safety by Cameron Wake. Before beating the Bengals 22-20, the Dolphins had lost four games in a row after opening the season with three straight wins. 

Heading into the second half of the season, Miami finds itself scrapping for a wild-card spot in the AFC with a record of 4-4. 

It's hard to know what to expect from both teams. We've seen some ugly Monday Night Football games in recent history, and this could be another. 

When: Monday, Nov. 11, at 8:30 p.m. ET

Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. 

Watch: ESPN

Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket

Betting Info (via Covers.com)

• Over/Under: 41 pts.
• Spread: Tampa Bay (+2.5)

Dolphins Injury Report (via NFL.com)

Name	Position	Injury	Practice Status	Game Status
Dannell Ellerbe	LB	Calf	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Caleb Sturgis	K	right Groin	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Dion Sims	TE	Toe	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Chris Clemons	S	Hamstring	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Dimitri Patterson	CB	Groin	Limited Participation in Practice	Doubtful
Nate Garner	T	Knee	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Koa Misi	LB	Knee	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Nolan Carroll	CB	Concussion	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Jonathan Martin	T	Illness	Out (Definitely Will Not Play)	Out
Jelani Jenkins	LB	Foot	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable

Buccaneers Injury Report (via Buccaneers.com)

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	THU.	FRI.	SAT.	GAME STATUS
Foster, Mason	LB	Elbow	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Goldson, Dashon	S	Knee	LP	FP	FP	Probable
Gorrer, Danny	CB	Groin	LP	LP	FP	Probable
Joseph, Davin	G	Knee	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Lorig, Erik	FB	Toe	LP	FP	FP	Probable
Nicks, Carl	G	Foot	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Owusu, Chris	WR	Foot	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
Spence, Akeem	DL	Wrist	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Tandy, Keith	S	Ankle	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Watson, Dekoda	LB	Shoulder	FP	FP	FP	Probable

Will Mike Glennon Continue His Fine Play?

There are many reasons to be critical of the mess Greg Schiano has made in Tampa Bay. However, his decision to roll with rookie quarterback Mike Glennon over Josh Freeman, who is now with the Minnesota Vikings, isn't one of them. 

Glennon played like a rookie in his first two games, throwing three touchdowns and three interceptions. Truth be told, though he did make some fine throws in those first two contests, he didn't look much better than Freeman.

In the three games since then, however, Glennon has performed better than anyone could have expected, throwing five touchdowns and zero interceptions.

Last weekend's performance against the Seahawks in Seattle was outstanding, as the lanky youngster completed 17 of his 23 attempts for 168 yards and two touchdowns against one of the league's most imposing defenses.  

Another strong showing on Monday night will give the Bucs a legitimate shot at finally putting a check mark into the winner's column. 

Prediction

The greatest weakness for Miami is the team's offensive line, which has surrendered 35 sacks already this year. No team has allowed more sacks than the Dolphins, and second-year quarterback Ryan Tannehill has struggled as a result. 

Unfortunately for the Bucs, sacking the quarterback isn't one of Tampa Bay's strengths. The team has only sacked the quarterback 17 times this year, which ranks No. 25 in the league. 

The Dolphins will rally on the road, protecting Tannehill, who will have his second solid game in a row. Miami's defense, which turned Andy Dalton over four times last weekend, will continue to shine, as Cameron Wake is surging as his health returns.

It won't be pretty, but the Dolphins will win their second game in a row, while Tampa Bay will find a way to lose its ninth game of the season. 

Final Score

Dolphins win 24-21.

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