Chicago
Bears
7-5
31
FINAL
26
Miami
Dolphins
3-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-26, solidifying their playoff aspirations while dealing a blow to Miami's postseason hopes. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Bears who made the crucial plays in the second half to secure the victory.
Offensively, Malik Willis of the Dolphins had a standout performance, throwing for 323 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the team downfield. However, it was D'Andre Swift of the Bears who made a significant impact on the ground game, racking up 105 rushing yards that helped control the tempo of the match. The Dolphins' Jared Wiley also shone brightly, catching passes for 120 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Chicago's offensive rhythm.
Defensively, the Bears were led by Montez Sweat, who recorded a key sack that halted a Dolphins drive and shifted momentum back in Chicago's favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bears' defense stood firm on a critical fourth down, forcing Miami to turn the ball over on downs. With both teams trading blows throughout the game, it was the Bears' defensive resilience that ultimately sealed their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 25 | 17 | 323 | 3 | 0 | 150.4 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 21 | 13 | 182 | 3 | 0 | 129.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 13 | 105 | 8.1 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 31 | 3.1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Wiley | TE | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 41 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

