Game recap: Miami Dolphins withstand Chicago Bears for third straight win

CHICAGO — The Miami Dolphins headed to Chicago in pursuit of their second three-game win streak of the 2022 season.

The Dolphins (5-3) entered with back-to-back wins over the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions, spurred by the return of starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

General manager Chris Grier was active before this week's trade deadline as the Dolphins added star pass rusher Bradley Chubb from the Denver Broncos and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. from the San Francisco 49ers.

Chubb is expected to supplement a Dolphins defense that has been below average thus far in 2022, particularly while defending the pass and producing takeaways.

The Dolphins quickly locked in Chubb with a five-year, $110 million contract.

Meanwhile the Chicago Bears (3-5) proved to be sellers at the trade deadline, offloading top defensive players Robert Quinn and Roquan Smith.

Offensively, the Bears acquired wide receiver Chase Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Bears suffered a 49-29 loss to the Dallas Cowboys last week.

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3:42 p.m. | Dolphins defense stands tall on back-to-back drives

The Dolphins should be able to close out this game after back-to-back defensive stands against the Chicago Bears.

Chicago wide receiver Equinemous St. Brown dropped a fourth-down pass from Justin Fields, sending the Miami Dolphins offense onto the field in the victory formation.

Miami is going to defeat Chicago 35-32.

3:42 p.m. | Dolphins stymied on fourth down again

The Dolphins have come up empty-handed on fourth down in Bears territory for the third time today.

Tua Tagovailoa rolled to his right on fourth down and had an open tight end, but the throw was rushed and hit the ground at the feet of Durham Smythe.

Miami leads Chicago 35-32 with 7:50 remaining.

3:27 p.m. | Justin Fields hits Cole Kmet for second touchdown

Quarterback Justin Fields hit tight end Cole Kmet for a second touchdown of the afternoon to continue the quarterback duel in Chicago. It was a 10-play, 65-yard scoring drive moving through the Dolphins defense.

Miami leads Chicago 35-32 with 11:32 left to play.

3:03 p.m. | Tua Tagovailoa throws third touchdown pass

Running back Jeff Wilson has a touchdown in his Dolphins debut, hauling in a pass from Tua Tagovailoa for the Dolphins' fifth touchdown in six possessions this afternoon. Miami has only failed to score on its final drive of the first half, a missed 29-yard field goa.

The Dolphins lead Chicago 35-25 in the third quarter.

2:49 p.m. | Justin Fields explodes for 61-yard touchdown run

The Chicago Bears are within a field goal after Justin Fields ripped off a 61-yard touchdown run, eluding multiple Dolphins defenders after pump faking while running toward the line of scrimmage.

The Bears converted the two-point conversion to bring the score to 28-25 midway through the third quarter.

2:42 p.m. | Jaylen Waddle touchdown reception on first drive of second half

The Miami Dolphins are continuing to torch the Chicago Bears defense.

After Jeff Wilson recorded the Dolphins' longest rush from scrimmage of the 2022 regular season, Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hit Jaylen Waddle on an 18-yard comeback pass in the end zone for his second touchdown pass of the game.

Miami leads Chicago 28-17 with 12:47 left to play in the third quarter after the four-play, 75-yard drive.

2:22 p.m. | Jason Sanders missed field goal spoils late drive

Jason Sanders missed the shortest field goal of his career, a 29-yarder that spoiled the Dolphins' final drive of the first half.

Miami is poised to lead Chicago 21-17 at halftime.

1:53 p.m. | Justin Fields connects with Darnell Mooney for touchdown

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney has his first touchdown of the 2022 regular season, beating Dolphins defensive back Xavien Howard in the end zone to catch a beautiful pass from Justin Fields.

The Bears, who have been outscored at a league-worst rate in the second quarter, has pulled closer, trailing Miami 21-17 with 1:53 to halftime.

1:53 p.m. | Jaelan Phillips blocks punt, Andrew Van Ginkel returns for TD

The Dolphins defense forced the first punt of the afternoon, setting up the Miami special teams for an impact play they've been hunting all season.

Jaelan Phillips blocked the Chicago punt with his chest and Andrew Van Ginkel scooped the ball to return it for a touchdown. Miami now has a 21-10 lead over Chicago midway through the second quarter.

1:47 p.m. | Tua Tagovailoa touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill

Tua Tagovailoa finds a wide-open Tyreek Hill at the front pylon for an easy touchdown that gives the Dolphins a 14-10 advantage midway through the second quarter.

Tagovailoa is on fire, completing his first nine passes for 111 yards and the touchdown. Hill now has three touchdown receptions in addition to leading the NFL in receiving yards.

1:35 p.m. | Justin Fields touchdown pass to Cole Kmet

Justin Fields rolled out on a naked bootleg to hit tight end Cole Kmet for an 18-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the second quarter. The former Notre Dame tight end has made a huge impact on the early stages of this game.

Chicago leads Miami 10-7 with 14:52 left in the second quarter.

1:33 p.m. | Dolphins lead Bears after first quarter

The Miami Dolphins hold a 7-3 advantage after the first quarter in Chicago, although the Bears are on the march in Dolphins territory.

Recent addition Bradley Chubb has seen extensive playing time on the Dolphins defense in his first quarter with the team.

1:10 p.m. | Raheem Mostert puts Miami on top

The Miami Dolphins offense cut right through the Bears defense on their first drive of the afternoon.

Tyreek Hill drew a pass interference penalty in the end zone to bring Miami down to the 1-yard line. Running back Raheem Mostert finished off the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run up the middle.

Miami leads Chicago 7-3 midway through the first quarter

1:10 p.m. | Chicago Bears kick field goal on opening drive

The Chicago Bears opened the game with a pass-heavy attack: Fields completed three of four attempts and recent addition Chase Claypool drew a pass interference call on a deep ball.

The Dolphins defense stiffened on third down in the red zone, however, forcing the Bears to settle for a 32-yard Cairo Santos field goal.

Chicago leads Miami 3-0 with 11:03 remaining first quarter.

12:55 p.m. | Chicago Bears receive opening kickoff

Quarterback Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears offense will take the field first after the receiving the opening kickoff.

Justin Fields' first pass of the day is a completion to tight end Cole Kmet for a 7-yard game.

12:55 p.m. | Cool, gusty Chicago conditions nearing kickoff

The temperature is 58 degrees at Soldier Field in Chicago ahead of kickoff between the Dolphins and Bears.

Wind gusts have been recorded up to 35 miles per hour, a potential factor in the Dolphins' precision aerial attack this af

11:30 a.m. | Bradley Chubb, Jeff Wilson are active for Bears game

Edge rusher Bradley Chubb and running back Jeff Wilson, acquired at the trade deadline Tuesday, are both active for today's game against the Bears.

Wilson was chosen over Myles Gaskin, who is inactive again today.

There were no surprises among the four other inactives for Miami.

Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, who appeared on the injury report with a quad problem Friday, is active.

Also active is safety Eric Rowe, who said he was "shocked" to learn he was inactive last Sunday against the Lions.

Dolphins tackle Austin Jackson, who is working his way back from ankle and calf injuries, is not yet ready to return.

MIAMI DOLPHINS

#3 RB Myles Gaskin

#18 WR Erik Ezukanma

#19 QB Skylar Thompson

#73 OL Austin Jackson

#85 WR River Cracraft

CHICAGO BEARS

#12 WR Velus Jones Jr.

#23 DB Lamar Jackson

#69 OL Ja’Tyre Carter

#72 OL Alex Leatherwood

#81 TE Jake Tonges

What time is the Dolphins game today?

Where: Soldier Field, Chicago

When: 1 p.m. Sunday, November 6

What channel is the Dolphins game on?

TV: CBS (in local markets), YouTube TV (2-week free trial), Hulu + Live TV (7-day free trial), fuboTV (7-day free trial)

Live stream: NFL Sunday Ticket, Paramount+ (7-day free trial), NFL+ (7-day free trial)

How can I listen to Miami Dolphins game on radio?

Radio: WQAM 560; SiriusXM Channel 390

Online radio: SiriusXM.com (Channel 819)

What's the latest betting line for Dolphins vs. Bears?

Miami is a 4.5-point favorite over Chicago, according to Tipico, the oddsmaker for USA TODAY. The over-under is 45.5 points.

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