After a slow first half, veteran backup quarterback Case Keenum would lead the Bears on two touchdown drives, while Miami scored all three of their touchdowns on the ground. Both teams had a chance late in the fourth quarter to pull away, but both were stopped and the game ended in a tie.

No changes here. Miami’s tight end group leans more toward blocking than receiving threats. Veteran addition Darren Waller remains on the PUP list, but is expected to be ready for Week 1. Pharaoh Brown and Julian Hill should be safe roster picks thanks to their blocking ability.

The Dolphins have been in Chicago since August 6 and leave for Detroit after the Bears game where they will hold joint practices with the Lions before the second exhibition game. Meanwhile, the heat is on coach Mike McDaniel,

The Dolphins immediately got to work on finding new running backs this preseason amid Alexander Mattison’s season-ending injury.

The Miami Dolphins lost one of their running backs for the 2025 season as Alexander Mattison was placed on injured reserve after injuring his neck during Miami's preseason opener against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Mattison had surgery in Chicago after being taken by ambulance to a local hospital, according to ESPN.

The Miami Dolphins have placed Alexander Mattison on injured reserve after he suffered a season-ending neck injury