Chicago
Bears
4-8
21
FINAL
40
Miami
Dolphins
10-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Miami Dolphins topped the Chicago Bears 40-21 in Week 14 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Dolphins showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Leading the charge for Miami was quarterback Malik Willis, who threw for an impressive 538 yards and four touchdowns, consistently finding his rhythm against the Bears' defense. Wide receiver Jeff Caldwell also shined, racking up 183 receiving yards and contributing significantly to Miami's offensive explosion. On the other side, D'Andre Swift led the Bears' ground attack with 79 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Dolphins' high-octane offense.
Defensively, Miami made crucial stops at key moments, with Chris Johnson leading the way with eight total tackles. The Dolphins' defensive line, spearheaded by Chop Robinson's 1.5 sacks, pressured the Bears' offense consistently, forcing them into uncomfortable situations. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when a critical interception by Dillon Thieneman sparked a scoring drive that widened Miami's lead and shifted the momentum firmly in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 48 | 30 | 538 | 4 | 5 | 89.0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 27 | 17 | 240 | 3 | 2 | 97.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 18 | 79 | 4.4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 10 | 183 | 18.3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 9 | 156 | 17.3 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 136 | 27.2 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 38 |

