Dolphins (5-3) at Bears (3-5), Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
Latest line: Dolphins are favored by 5 factors.
Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season report: 5-3): Dolphins 31, Bears 20
The Dolphins added a few items on the commerce deadline with edge rusher Bradley Chubb the large one. The Bears misplaced the guts of their protection as linebacker Roquan Smith and defensive finish Robert Quinn have been traded. The message to Dolphins gamers is we’re profitable now and the message to Bears gamers is administration has given up on the season.
Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist (Season report: 4-4): Dolphins 21, Bears 18
The Dolphins will discover a solution to earn a scrappy street victory. Chicago has a strong dashing sport and an excellent secondary. But so long as the Dolphins can keep out of their very own approach (few penalties, win the turnover battle) they need to be OK. It won’t be fairly, and doubtless received’t be excessive scoring, nevertheless it needs to be a Dolphins victory.
David Furones, Dolphins Writer (Season report: 6-2): Dolphins 34, Bears 24
I anticipate the high-powered Miami offense to reap the benefits of a Chicago protection that not too long ago traded away prime gamers Roquan Smith and Robert Quinn, and was already towards the underside of the league earlier than these offers. The Dolphins must be sure they comprise quarterback Justin Fields together with his dual-threat skills, Broward County product Khalil Herbert and Chicago’s No. 1-ranked dashing assault. Fields may have some moments, however the Dolphins will get the stops obligatory.
Kathy Laughlin, Sports Editor (Season report: 6-2): Dolphins 24, Bears 20
With Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Tua Tagovailoa wholesome — and the protection getting a lift from Bradley Chubb — the Dolphins ought to be capable to get previous the Bears. Keep in thoughts, final week’s win towards the Lions regarded fairly uncertain at instances. Chicago picked up large receiver Chase Claypool in a commerce, however there hasn’t been time to be taught the offense and develop chemistry with QB Justin Fields. Luckily for the Dolphins, it’s not forecast to be tremendous chilly at Soldier Field on Sunday afternoon.
Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports Editor (Season report: 4-4): Dolphins 23, Bears 20
While the Dolphins have bolstered their roster, the Bears have suffered key losses. Chicago traded defensive stalwarts Roquan Smith and Robert Quinn the previous two weeks, and people two had logged 3.5 sacks, greater than 1 / 4 of the crew’s already-putrid whole of 13. And Tua Tagovailoa, main the NFL in passer ranking, has gashed groups when he has had a clear pocket.
Steve Svekis, Assistant Sports Editor (Season report: 5-3): Dolphins 24, Bears 23
The Bears’ offense has shocked again to life the previous two weeks, scoring 62 factors and incomes a cut up on the street. The optimistic for the Dolphins is that Chicago has completed most of its injury within the run sport (240 yards per sport the previous three), whereas the Dolphins have allowed a stellar 85 yards on the bottom over their previous trio of outings. A priority is that working quarterbacks have been problematic for Miami, with Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen combining for 166 yards on 17 carries. In these previous three video games, quarterback Justin Fields has piled up 231 dashing yards on solely 33 makes an attempt (7.0 yards a run).
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