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Quinn Ewers explained how he motivated his teammates to play at a high level in the Miami Dolphins’ 20-17 upset win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon.
Ewers is going through the final stretch of his rookie campaign with the Dolphins. He has taken over the starting job since Week 16 after Miami benched Tua Tagovailoa following the team’s playoff elimination.
Ewers delivered a decent display in his second career start, helping Miami pull off the upset. He completed 14 passes out of 22 attempts for 172 yards and two touchdowns.
The rookie quarterback reflected on the win after the game, per ESPN reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques. It was during the postgame presser where he showed the motivation he gave to the team that helped them have that extra spark of energy to beat Tampa Bay.
“It comes with the position,” Ewers said, via ESPN. “It’s important that you tell your teammates how you feel and how you want them to play, whether it’s my second start or, God willing, I’m playing four or five years from now. It’s always going to be the same message.”
“You’ve got to find out what makes these guys tick and what makes these guys go, but it just comes with the shoes.”
Quinn Ewers got to enjoy his first career win as a starter, a milestone he won’t forget after helping the Dolphins take down the Buccaneers.
Miami had control over Tampa Bay for most of the game, even leading 17-7 at halftime. Even as the visitors tried to make a rally in the fourth quarter, the hosts made enough plays down the stretch to hold the lead for good.
De’Von Achane had a decent performance in both areas of the offense, having 18 carries for 83 yards while making three catches for 29 yards. Greg Dulcich led the receiving attack with five catches for 58 yards and a touchdown while Theo Wease Jr. pulled off a 63-yard reception for a touchdown.
Miami improved to a 7-9 record on the season, holding the third spot in the AFC East Division standings. They are above the New York Jets while trailing the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots. In terms of the AFC standings, they sit at 10th place. They are above the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs while trailing the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts.
The Dolphins will look to end the regular season on a positive note, being on the road. They face the Patriots as kickoff will take place on Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. ET.
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