Chicago
Bears
4-8
17
FINAL
49
Miami
Dolphins
11-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Miami Dolphins cruised to a decisive 49-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 14 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With this win, the Dolphins showcased their offensive firepower while the Bears struggled to keep pace, leading to a crucial momentum shift as the season winds down.
Ty Simpson was the standout performer for Miami, throwing for an impressive 314 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect with his receivers. Germie Bernard led the receiving corps with 107 yards, providing a reliable target for Simpson, while Jam Miller added 70 rushing yards to keep the defense honest and maintain offensive balance.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key plays to stifle the Bears' offense, highlighted by Dallas Turner, who recorded 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on Chicago's quarterback throughout the game. Kool-Aid McKinstry's interception further disrupted the Bears' attempts to mount a comeback, marking a pivotal moment in the second half that allowed Miami to pull away for good. With this dominant performance, the Dolphins proved their readiness for the playoffs, while the Bears are left searching for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 16 | 14 | 88% | 314 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 16 | 7 | 44% | 174 | 2 | 3 | 83.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jam Miller | HB | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 10 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 55 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 54 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 27 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 64 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | — | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 65 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

