Bears vs Dolphins Preseason: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more
This was Chicago's first preseason tie since 1973, which also came against the Dolphins. Thankfully, the NFL eliminated preseason overtime in 2021, because no one needs to have a winner in practice games.
The game may have ended in a tie, but the Bears outgained the 'Fins (295 yards to 272), had more first downs (22 to 16), and had the time of possession edge (33:10 to 26:50).
Miami had an edge in third-down efficiency (43.8% to 42.9%) and fourth-down efficiency (40% to 25%).
Both teams held out several starters after letting their number ones get plenty of scrimmage time on Thursday during the joint practice at Halas Hall. The Bears' next preseason game is Sunday, August 17, against the Buffalo Bills, and they'll host a joint practice the 17th.
Before we get into some more numbers, here are all the Bears who did not play against the Dolphins.
And here is how the Bears started the day on both sides of the ball.
Here are the Bears' playing time breakdowns and a few individual stats.
Offense
With so many players participating for the Bears, I'll split the snap count lists into two for both the offense and the defense. Also, keep in mind that the special teams' snaps in these preseason games are often an indication of the reserve players the coaches have in mind for the third phase.
Tyson Bagent got the start, and he went 13 of 19 for 103 yards, with 1 TD and 1 interception for a passer rating of 77.3. He was sacked twice, and he had a nine-yard scramble.
Bagent's touchdown pass went to Maurice Alexander, who caught 4 for 19 yards.
Rookie tailback Kyle Monangai (5'8', 207) led the Bears with 30 rushing yards on six attempts, and he had a challenging rep in pass protection against 6'4', 268-pound Bradley Chubb. 'Yeah, that's a big human,' Monangai told Zack Pearson of the Bear Report. 'That's what's asked of me in the offensive backfield. If I have to go block a 6-foot, however tall he is, defensive end. I gotta go do it. The chance to go against a Pro Bowl pass rusher like that, it makes me better.'
Fellow rookie draft picks Colston Loveland (1 reception for 8 yards) and Luther Burden III (2 for 29) also got in on the action.
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Case Keenum started the third quarter, and he completed 8 of 10 passes for 80 yards, with 2 TDs and a passer rating of 139.6. He had a 2-yard run and was sacked once.
Keenum's TD passes went to UDFA running back Deion Hankins (4-yard TD catch), who added 23 rushing yards on 7 attempts, and UDFA wideout Jahdae Walker, who had 3 receptions for 41 yards.
Quartrback Austin Reed finished the game going 5 of 10 for 41 yards and a rating of 60.8.
Devin Duvernay had 3 catches for 27 yards.
Joel Wilson caught 3 for 15.
Defense
Austin Booker had a fantastic game, racking up 3 of Chicago's 6 sacks.
Noah Sewell had 6 tackles and a forced fumble.
Rookie linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II had 5 tackles on defense, a tackle for loss, and a tackle on special teams.
Corner Tre Flowers had 5 tackles, 2 passes defended, and another tackle in the third phase.
Safety Alex Cook had 3 tackles, a sack, a TFL, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
Defensive tackle Zacch Pickens had 3 tackles, a sack, and a TFL.
DE Dominique Robinson had 2 tackles, a sack, and a TFL.
Corner Josh Blackwell had 2 tackles on D, 2 PD, and 2 special teams' tackles.
Special Teams
*The above image has players who only played in the third phase.
Cairo Santos nailed a 57-yard field goal and an extra point. UDFA kicker Jonathan Kim hit both extra points.
Punter Tory Taylor had 3 punts and a 52.3 average (34.0 net), with 1 punt inside the twenty.
UDFA WR JP Richardson had a 9-yard punt return and 2 receptions for 7 yards.
Duvernay had a 21-yard kickoff return.
Monangai and Alexander each had a 22-yard kickoff return, with Alexander adding a 9-yard punt return..
To check out the full Bears vs Dolphins box score, I find that has an easy-to-navigate site.
All statistics, snap counts, and accompanying pictures are taken directly from the NFL's Game Statistics and Information System.
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