The Miami Dolphins shocked the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, defeating the NFC South contenders 20-17 in a game that was a bit more lopsided than the final score suggests. Many players stepped up in Miami’s week 17 win, but the player who many would argue had the most significant impact was Dolphins’ pass-rusher, Bradley Chubb.
On Sunday, vs the Buccaneers, Chubb finished with three total tackles, two tackles for loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble. It was a much-needed performance for a team looking to play spoiler against their in-state rivals. For Chubb, however, his massive performance earned him a couple of incentives, AND his second-ever defensive player of the week accolade.
The 29-year-old pass-rusher was traded to Miami in 2022 in exchange for running back Chase Edmunds, a 2024 fourth-round pick, and, of course, a 2023 first-round pick. The first-round pick (29th overall) was acquired by Miami in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers and was later used as part of the Sean Payton trade.
Since arriving in Miami, Chubb has been a leader and team captain on and off the field, starting all 16 games for the Dolphins in 2025. He currently leads the team with 8.5 sacks and has combined for 46 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery this season.
This is the fourth defensive player of the week award for the Dolphins’ defense this season.
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks won the award back in week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons and Week 11 in Madrid vs. the Washington Commanders. Cornerback Rasul Douglass won the award in Week 14 after a shutdown performance vs. the New York Jets.
Does Miami’s defense have one more start-studded performance ready for Drake Maye and the New England Patriots?
You’ll have to tune in on Sunday afternoon to find out!
What are your thoughts on Bradley Chubb’s play this season? Are you surprised that this is only his second Defensive Player of the Week award in his career? Do you think he’ll be on the roster in 2026 and beyond? Let us know in the comments section below!
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