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Bucs vs. Dolphins: What to watch for

When: 7:30 Friday

Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa

TV: WFLA-Ch. 8

Radio: WXTB-FM 97.9

After running the first-team offense and defense against the Dolphins in a pair of joint practices this week, Bucs coach Bruce Arians said the starters might get just slightly more playing time in tonight’s game than they did in the preseason opener last week in Pittsburgh. That makes this contest more about rating the reserves and seeing where bubble players stand. Here are five things to watch out for in tonight’s game.

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