The Miami Dolphins They matched 24-24 in front of the Chicago Bears in an exciting preseason game that left multiple conclusions about the present and immediate future of both franchises towards the 2025 season of the NFL.
For Miami, the most positive was the return of Tua Tagovaila to a preseason game for the first time since 2021. The field marshal completed five of six passes for 27 yards, guiding an offensive series of 15 plays that reached the red zone. Although the land attack did not realize the annotation, Tua protection was impeccable in that series. In contrast, Zach Wilson lived a more complicated night: he suffered four captures, but managed to lead two consecutive series that ended in TouchDown. The rookie Quinn Eweers had an irregular debut (5/18, 92 yards) and lost two loose balls that gave easy points to Chicago.
In the land and aerial game, Ollie Gordon II stood out with 33 yards by land and 39 per reception, showing explosiveness and versatility that could give him a key role in the offensive.
On the Bears side, Ben Johnson’s new offensive system began with ups and downs under the driving of Tyson Bagent, but achieved a series of 16 plays and 94 yards that culminated in a Touchdown by Maurice Alexander. The rookies Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III had their first contributions, although the protection of quartback remains a challenge after allowing two catches and an interception.
The defense of Chicago, directed by Dennis Allen, was the main protagonist: he added six catches, two loose balls and two ball losses in Downs. Austin Booker shone with three captures and a forced fumble, while Noah Sewell was key with six cups and a decisive play in fourth and goal from the yarda one to stop the head offensive of Miami.
The Dolphins showed that they have depth in the position of quartback and promising young weapons, but must adjust the protection for their substitutes and the definition in the red zone. The Bears, meanwhile, exhibited an aggressive defense and with the ability to generate ball losses, although their offensive still needs to refine protection and consistency in air game.
