Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears, Week 9 2022
Miami Dolphins
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35
Chicago Bears
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32
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
| Bears | 3 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 32 |
MIA 35CHI 32 Final
Passing leader
24.1PPR pts
21/30, 302 YDS, 3 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Tyreek Hill
27.3PPR pts
7 REC, 143 YDS, 1 TD
Bears leader
42.7PPR pts
17/28, 123 YDS, 3 TD, 1 RUSH TD
Defensive playmaker
Andrew Van Ginkel
1 TD
Dolphins 35, Bears 32: Miami holds off Chicago
Miami led 21–17 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 35–32, though Chicago took the second half 15–14. The Dolphins finished with a narrow 379–368 edge in total offense and averaged 7.2 yards per play.
The Bears went 10-for-16 on third down, while the Dolphins finished without a giveaway.
The two teams meet again in Week 14 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +1.9 yards/play MIA 7.2 · CHI 5.3
- +11 total yards MIA 379 · CHI 368
Game Highlights
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Why the Dolphins Won
Miami won the efficiency battle.
| Dolphins | Stat | Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 379 | Total yards | 368 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 53 | Plays | 70 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 50% | Third-down conversion | 63% |
| 25:14 | Time of possession | 34:46 |
Scoring Summary
The Dolphins scored five touchdowns; the Bears scored four touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | MIA | CHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 11:03 | CHI | Cairo Santos 32-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 7:33 | MIA | Raheem Mostert 1-yard TD run Takes leadJason Sanders XP | 7 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 14:52 | CHI | Justin Fields → Cole Kmet, 18-yard TD Takes leadCairo Santos XP | 7 | 10 |
| 10:39 | MIA | Tua Tagovailoa → Tyreek Hill, 3-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP | 14 | 10 |
| 8:25 | MIA | Andrew Van Ginkel 25-yard TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP | 21 | 10 |
| 1:53 | CHI | Justin Fields → Darnell Mooney, 16-yard TDCairo Santos XP | 21 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 12:47 | MIA | Tua Tagovailoa → Jaylen Waddle, 18-yard TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP | 28 | 17 |
| 11:20 | CHI | Justin Fields 61-yard TD runJustin Fields → Trevon Wesco, 2-pt conversion | 28 | 25 |
| 6:02 | MIA | Tua Tagovailoa → Jeff Wilson Jr., 10-yard TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP | 35 | 25 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 11:38 | CHI | Justin Fields → Cole Kmet, 4-yard TDCairo Santos XP | 35 | 32 |
Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs Bears, Week 9 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Justin Fields42.7 PTSQB1
- Tyreek Hill27.3 PTSWR2
- Tua Tagovailoa24.1 PTSQB4
- Cole Kmet22.0 PTSTE2
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tua Tagovailoa | 24.1 | QB4 | 21/30 | 302 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 135.7 | Start/Sit → |
| Justin Fields | 42.7 | QB1 | 17/28 | 123 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 178 | 1 | 106.7 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | 27.3 | WR2 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 143 | 1 | |
| Cole Kmet | 22.0 | TE2 | TE | 2 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 41 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Jaylen Waddle | 19.5 | WR7 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 85 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Darnell Mooney | 17.5 | WR13 | WR | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 43 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Jeff Wilson | 16.2 | RB8 | RB | 9 | 51 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 1 | |
| Raheem Mostert | 8.6 | RB25 | RB | 9 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Trent Sherfield | 5.7 | WR39 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 27 | 0 | |
| David Montgomery | 5.4 | RB37 | RB | 14 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Cedrick Wilson | 4.3 | WR53 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 23 | 0 | |
| Chase Claypool | 3.7 | WR60 | WR | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 0 | |
| Khalil Herbert | 2.3 | RB51 | RB | 7 | 23 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Dante Pettis | 2.2 | WR72 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | |
| N'Keal Harry | 1.6 | TE43 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| Mike Gesicki | 1.3 | TE47 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Durham Smythe | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Equanimeous St. Brown | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Miami Dolphins
Snap Share
Target Share29 targets
- Tyreek Hill28%, 8 targets
- Jaylen Waddle24%, 7 targets
- Trent Sherfield10%, 3 targets
- Jeff Wilson10%, 3 targets
- Raheem Mostert7%, 2 targets
- Other21%, 6 targets
Carry Share23 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 5 carries
Chicago Bears
Snap Share
Target Share27 targets
- Darnell Mooney30%, 8 targets
- Cole Kmet22%, 6 targets
- Chase Claypool22%, 6 targets
- Equanimeous St. Brown7%, 2 targets
- N'Keal Harry7%, 2 targets
- Other11%, 3 targets
Carry Share40 carries
- , 15 carries
- , 14 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Kmet | 72 | 97% | 6 | 22% | 2 |
| Darnell Mooney | 64 | 86% | 8 | 30% | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | 45 | 79% | 8 | 28% | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | 41 | 72% | 7 | 24% | 0 |
| Equanimeous St. Brown | 52 | 70% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| David Montgomery | 52 | 70% | 2 | 7% | 14 |
| Trent Sherfield | 36 | 63% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | 33 | 58% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | 28 | 49% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| Jeff Wilson | 28 | 49% | 3 | 10% | 9 |
| Raheem Mostert | 27 | 47% | 2 | 7% | 9 |
| Dante Pettis | 27 | 36% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Chase Claypool | 26 | 35% | 6 | 22% | 1 |
| N'Keal Harry | 21 | 28% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| Khalil Herbert | 21 | 28% | 0 | 0% | 7 |
| Trevon Wesco | 18 | 24% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Cedrick Wilson | 13 | 23% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| Hunter Long | 6 | 11% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ryan Griffin | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Trestan Ebner | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+21.2Justin Fields42.7 PTS vs 21.5 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.9David Montgomery5.4 PTS vs 12.3 xFP
- Highest expected volume21.5 xFPJustin Fields42.7 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin FieldsCHI · QB | 42.7 | 21.5 | +21.2 | 100% | 28 att | — | 28 | 15 | 38% | 0 | 0% |
| Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB | 24.1 | 15.9 | +8.2 | 100% | 30 att | — | 30 | 5 | 22% | 0 | 0% |
| Darnell MooneyCHI · WR | 17.5 | 14.0 | +3.5 | 86% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 8 | 30% |
| Tyreek HillMIA · WR | 27.3 | 13.3 | +14.0 | 79% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 28% |
| David MontgomeryCHI · RB | 5.4 | 12.3 | −6.9 | 70% | 35% car | — | 0 | 14 | 35% | 2 | 7% |
| Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR | 19.5 | 11.7 | +7.8 | 72% | 24% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 24% |
| Cole KmetCHI · TE | 22.0 | 11.3 | +10.7 | 97% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 5% | 6 | 22% |
| Jeff Wilson Jr.MIA · RB | 16.2 | 10.8 | +5.4 | 49% | 39% car | — | 0 | 9 | 39% | 3 | 10% |
| Chase ClaypoolCHI · WR | 3.7 | 10.6 | −6.9 | 35% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 6 | 22% |
| Raheem MostertMIA · RB | 8.6 | 9.1 | −0.5 | 47% | 39% car | — | 0 | 9 | 39% | 2 | 7% |
| Trent SherfieldMIA · WR | 5.7 | 5.0 | +0.7 | 63% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Khalil HerbertCHI · RB | 2.3 | 4.5 | −2.2 | 28% | 18% car | — | 0 | 7 | 18% | 0 | 0% |
| Cedrick Wilson Jr.MIA · WR | 4.3 | 3.3 | +1.0 | 23% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Durham SmytheMIA · TE | 0.0 | 3.3 | −3.3 | 58% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Equanimeous St. BrownCHI · WR | 0.0 | 3.3 | −3.3 | 70% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Mike GesickiMIA · TE | 1.3 | 3.3 | −2.0 | 49% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| N'Keal HarryCHI · TE | 1.6 | 3.3 | −1.7 | 28% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Dante PettisCHI · WR | 2.2 | 1.7 | +0.5 | 36% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
Team totals: Dolphins 29 targets and 23 carries; Bears 27 targets and 40 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Tua Tagovailoa Ran hot
21 of 30 passing for 302 yards, 3 touchdowns; 5 carries for 0 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Justin Fields Ran hot
17 of 28 passing for 123 yards, 3 touchdowns; 15 carries for 178 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Tyreek Hill Ran hot
8 targets (28% of the team's), 7 catches for 143 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Jaylen Waddle Ran hot
7 targets (24% of the team's), 5 catches for 85 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Darnell Mooney
8 targets (30% of the team's), 7 catches for 43 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 2 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.
Best fantasy game of the season.
David Montgomery Unlucky
2 targets (7% of the team's), 1 catch for 8 yards; 14 carries (35% of the team's) for 36 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 3.
Cole Kmet Ran hot
6 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 41 yards and 2 touchdowns; 2 carries (5% of the team's) for 9 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Season high in targets (6). Best fantasy game of the season.
Jeff Wilson Jr. Ran hot
3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 21 yards and 1 touchdown; 9 carries (39% of the team's) for 51 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 5.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Miami Dolphins
- Stock up: Jeff Wilson Jr. led the backfield with 49% of the snaps after trailing Raheem Mostert before this game.
- Stock down: Raheem Mostert lost the backfield lead: 47% of the snaps to Jeff Wilson Jr.'s 49%.
Chicago Bears
- Stock down: Chase Claypool played 35% of the snaps, down from a 87% season average.
- Stock down: N'Keal Harry played 28% of the snaps, down from a 53% season average.
- Stock down: Dante Pettis played 36% of the snaps, down from a 52% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Dolphins D | Bears D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 19.8 | 18.5 |
| RBs | 22.4 | 27.3 |
| WRs | 30.9 | 32.7 |
| TEs | 14.9 | 9.0 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Chicago opened at 38% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.
Bears win probability
Key Swings
- −21Mostert 1-yd TD run48% → 28%Q1 7:33
- +23Fields → Kmet, 18-yd TD27% → 50%Q2 14:52
- −24Tagovailoa → Hill, 3-yd TD51% → 27%Q2 10:39
- +22Fields 61-yd TD run8% → 30%Q3 11:20
- +23Fields → Kmet, 4-yd TD3% → 26%Q4 11:38
Swing in Bears win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Miami Dolphins | Measure | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Plays | 70 |
| 57% | Pass rate | 43% |
| 10.1 | Yds / dropback | 3.9 |
| 3.3 | Yds / carry | 6.3 |
| 5/10 | Third downs | 10/16 |
Efficiency edge Miami ran 17 fewer plays but gained 6.2 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- MIA Hill 28% · Waddle 24% · Wilson 10%
- CHI Mooney 30% · Claypool 22% · Kmet 22%
Possession Results
| Result | MIA | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 4 |
| Field goals | 0 | 1 |
| Punts | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 2 | 1 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
- The Bears opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 61-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Dolphins scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | Q1 15:00 | 8 | 61 | 3:57 | Field goal |
| MIA | Q1 11:03 | 6 | 75 | 3:30 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q1 7:33 | 15 | 75 | 7:41 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q2 14:52 | 7 | 75 | 4:13 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q2 10:39 | 4 | 15 | 2:14 | Punt |
| CHI | Q2 8:25 | 12 | 75 | 6:32 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q2 1:53 | 8 | 64 | 1:46 | Missed FG |
| CHI | Q2 0:07 | 1 | -1 | 0:07 | End of half |
| MIA | Q3 15:00 | 4 | 75 | 2:13 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q3 12:47 | 3 | 66 | 1:27 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q3 11:20 | 11 | 75 | 5:18 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q3 6:02 | 3 | -8 | 1:22 | Punt |
| MIA | Q3 4:40 | 5 | 20 | 2:38 | Downs |
| CHI | Q3 2:02 | 10 | 65 | 5:24 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q4 11:38 | 7 | 68 | 3:48 | Downs |
| CHI | Q4 7:50 | 9 | 24 | 4:46 | Punt |
| MIA | Q4 3:04 | 3 | -1 | 0:26 | Punt |
| CHI | Q4 2:38 | 6 | 14 | 1:16 | Downs |
| MIA | Q4 1:22 | 3 | -4 | 1:22 | End of game |
About these numbers
The Dolphins' return touchdown is counted as a Bears possession, not as a Dolphins possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Dolphins vs Bears Head-to-Head
The Dolphins and Bears first met in 1971 and have played 14 times since.
- All-time series
- 10–4Dolphins lead, 14 meetings since 1971
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Dolphins win
- 46–131975
- Largest Bears win
- 34–71988
Since 2021
1–0 Dolphins lead
1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins win, B = Bears win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 14 Bears at Dolphins Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2022 Wk 9 Dolphins at Bears MIA 35 CHI 32 MIA W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Dolphins | Stat | Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | Record | 3-14 |
| 23.4 | Points per game | 19.2 |
| 364.5 | Yards per game | 307.8 |
| 6.1 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 23.5 | Points allowed per game | 27.2 |
| 337.8 | Yards allowed per game | 375.9 |
Dolphins vs Bears Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- MIA −4Dolphins failed to cover by 1
- Total
- 46Over: 67 points scored (by 21)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 25.0 | 35 | +10.0 |
| Bears | 21.0 | 32 | +11.0 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Miami Dolphins
- Against the spread
- 4–5
- Over/under
- 4–5
- ATS as favorite
- 2–3
- ATS as underdog
- 2–2
- ATS on the road
- 2–3
Chicago Bears
- Against the spread
- 4–4–1
- Over/under
- 5–4
- ATS as favorite
- 0–0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 4–4
- ATS at home
- 2–1–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Dolphins vs Bears Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 14 in Miami. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Dolphins or Bears player start in Week 14? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Dolphins and Bears defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Dolphins vs Bears Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Dolphins vs Bears Week 9 game?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Chicago Bears 35–32 in Week 9 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on November 6, 2022. See the Dolphins' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Dolphins vs Bears?
The final score was Dolphins 35, Bears 32. The Dolphins led 21–17 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 14, Bears 15.
What happened in the Dolphins vs Bears game?
Miami led 21–17 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 35–32, though Chicago took the second half 15–14. The Dolphins finished with a narrow 379–368 edge in total offense and averaged 7.2 yards per play. Justin Fields led all players with 17 of 28 passing for 123 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 15 carries for 178 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs Bears?
Justin Fields led the game with 42.7 PPR fantasy points, the QB1 of Week 9, on 17 of 28 passing for 123 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 15 carries for 178 rushing yards and a touchdown. Tyreek Hill was next with 27.3 (WR2). See Justin Fields's 2022 game log.
Who led Dolphins vs Bears in passing, rushing and receiving?
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) led all passers with 21 of 30 for 302 yards and 3 touchdowns. Justin Fields (CHI) led in rushing with 15 carries for 178 yards and a touchdown. Tyreek Hill (MIA) led in receiving with 7 catches for 143 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Justin Fields score against the Dolphins?
Justin Fields scored 42.7 fantasy points against the Dolphins in Week 9 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 17 of 28 passing for 123 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 15 carries for 178 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Bears?
Justin Fields outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 42.7 PPR points on 21.5 xFP (+21.2). David Montgomery fell furthest short, with 5.4 points on 12.3 xFP (−6.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Bears?
Justin Fields had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 42.7. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Dolphins beat the Bears?
The Dolphins beat the Bears 35–32 because they averaged 7.2 yards per play to 5.3 and outgained them 379–368.
What is the all-time Dolphins vs Bears record?
The Dolphins lead the all-time series 10–4 across 14 meetings since 1971.
When did the Dolphins and Bears last play before this game?
Before Week 9 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on October 14, 2018, when the Dolphins beat the Bears 31–28.
What was the closing spread for Dolphins vs Bears?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Dolphins −4, making the Miami Dolphins 4-point favorites, with a closing total of 46. That implied about 25.0 points for the Dolphins and 21.0 for the Bears.
Did Dolphins vs Bears go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 46, and the teams combined for 67 points, 21 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Dolphins vs Bears?
The Bears covered as 4-point underdogs against the closing line of Dolphins −4. The final margin was 3 points.