Dolphins win first preseason game

In their second-to-last game of the exhibition season, the Dolphins defeated the Tampa Bay Bucs 17-14 despite more shakiness from the offense. Gus Frerotte started the game and completed only 9 of 25 passes for 103 yards and one interception, a QB rating of 32.6. Feeley relieved him and performed better, completing 8 of 14 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown. It will be curious whether Feeley is named the starter in the final preseason game.

On the bright side, the defense played well once again, holding the Bucs to 92 yards in the first half. This game also introduced first round pick Ronnie Brown. Brown rushed for 20 yards on 6 carries but also fumbled once. Ricky Wiliams gained 59 yards on 10 carries.