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Dolphins vs Buccaneers: A look at the series history

The Miami Dolphins hit the road on what seems like the longest week in NFL history. After an 11-day week, the Dolphins face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football tonight. We take a look back at the series history between the two teams today.

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The Miami Dolphins head across Florida to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Monday Night Football matchup tonight.  The two teams have met nine times previously in the regular season, with Miami holding a 5-4 edge. Now, let's take a look at some of the facts from the history between the two clubs:

Longest Win Streak - Dolphins: 3 (10/20/85 - 12/1/91)

Longest Win Streak - Buccaneers: 3 (9/21/97-10-16-05)

Current Streak: Dolphins 1 (11/15/09)

Largest Margin of Victory - Dolphins: 19 (Dolphins 33 Buccaneers 14, 12/1/91 at Pro Player Stadium)

Largest Margin of Victory - Buccaneers: 10 (Buccaneers 31 Dolphins 21, 9/21/97 at Tampa Stadium)

Most Points - Dolphins: 41 (Dolphins 41 Buccaneers 38, 10/20/85 at Orange Bowl)

Most Points - Buccaneers: 38 (Buccaneers 38 Dolphins 41, 10/20/85 at Orange Bowl)

Most Points - Combined: 79 (Buccaneers 38 Dolphins 41, 10/20/85 at Orange Bowl)

Fewest Points - Dolphins: 13 (Buccaneers 16 Dolphins 13, 12/10/00 at Pro Player Stadium)

Fewest Points - Buccaneers: 14 (Dolphins 17 Buccaneers 14, 10/30/88 at Tampa Stadium; Dolphins 33 Buccaneers 14, 12/1/91 at Joe Robbie Stadium)

Fewest Points - Combined: 29 (Buccaneers 16 Dolphins 13, 12/10/00 at Pro Player Stadium)

Most Rushing Yards (Single Game) - Dolphins: 131 (Mark Higgs, 12/1/91 at Miami)

Most Rushing Yards (Single Game) - Buccaneers: 127 (Michael Pittman, 10/16/05 at Tampa Bay)

Most Receptions (Single Game) - Dolphins: 8 (Tony Nathan, 10/20/85 at Miami)

Most Receptions (Single Game) - Buccaneers: 9 (Mark Carrier, 10/30/88 at Tampa Bay; Joey Galloway, 10/16/05 at Tampa Bay)

Most Receiving Yards (Single Game) - Dolphins: 135 (O.J. McDuffie, 9/7/97 at Miami)

Most Receiving Yards (Single Game) - Buccaneers: 142 (Mark Carrier, 10/30/88 at Tampa Bay)

Most Passing Yards (Single Game) - Dolphins: 307 (Dan Marino, 12/1/97 at Miami)

Most Passing Yards (Single Game) - Buccaneers: 365 (Steve DeBerg, 10/20/85 at Miami)

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