Dolphins and Bears Clash to a 24-24 Preseason Thriller

Football fans got an unexpected treat as Tua Tagovailoa made a rare preseason appearance, helping the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears fight to an exciting 24-24 tie on Sunday at Soldier Field.

Tua Tagovailoa Shines in Limited Action

Tagovailoa hasn’t played in a preseason opener since 2021, but he looked sharp on Miami’s opening drive, completing 5 of 6 passes and marching the offense all the way to the goal line. The drive didn’t end in points, but it set the tone for an energetic first half.

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Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers Take Over

After Tua stepped aside, Zach Wilson took the reins, completing 5-of-9 passes for 96 yards and leading two touchdown drives.
In the fourth quarter, rookie Quinn Ewers (5-of-18, 91 yards) stepped up, leading the Dolphins to 10 points that erased two separate three-point deficits.

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Bears Hold Their Own Without Caleb Williams

Chicago opted to rest starting quarterback Caleb Williams in Ben Johnson’s head-coaching debut. Instead, Tyson Bagent took the first-half snaps, completing 13-of-19 passes for 103 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

In the second half, veteran Case Keenum went 8-of-10 for 80 yards and two touchdowns, including a 14-yard strike to Jahdae Walker that gave Chicago a 24-21 lead late in the game.

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Final Moments: Sanders Saves the Tie

With just over eight minutes left, the Bears took the lead, but Quinn Ewers responded, guiding a short 23-yard drive that set up Jason Sanders for a booming 56-yard field goal. That kick evened the score at 24-24, and both teams held on until the final whistle.