Miami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears: 2006 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-05, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 31–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) paced the passing game, with -30.62 total EPA, and -16.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+23.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (12:21) 5-D.Jones punts 47 yards to CHI 6, Center-97-J.Denney. 23-D.Hester MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-20-E.Jackson at CHI 6. 20-E.Jackson to CHI 6 for no gain (23-D.Hester).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Clark · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
4. 4 W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
5. 5 R. Brown · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
6. 6 R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
7. 7 R. Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Benson · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.23 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Miami Dolphins — M. Booker (J. Harrington pass) (Q2 40:52)
• Miami Dolphins — J. Taylor (Q2 40:41)
• Chicago Bears — M. Muhammad (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 32:04)
• Miami Dolphins — W. Welker (J. Harrington pass) (Q3 28:17)
• Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 10:08)

Field goals

• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q1 45:09)
• Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q3 16:07)
• Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q4 1:13)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q1 45:09) — (:09) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q2 40:52) — (10:52) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short left to 86-M.Booker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 40:47) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 77 (Q2 40:41) — (10:41) 8-R.Grossman pass short right intended for 88-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor at CHI 20. 99-J.Taylor for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 40:32) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIA 30 (Q2 32:04) — (2:04) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 87-M.Muhammad for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 31:57) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q3 28:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 28:13) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q3 16:07) — (1:07) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CHI 24 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 3-J.Harrington pass deep left to 84-C.Chambers for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 10:00) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CHI 2 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Miami Dolphins (Q2 42:21) — (12:21) 5-D.Jones punts 47 yards to CHI 6, Center-97-J.Denney. 23-D.Hester MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-20-E.Jackson at CHI 6. 20-E.Jackson to CHI 6 for no gain (23-D.Hester). [WPA +23.7% · EPA +6.17]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 40:41) — (10:41) 8-R.Grossman pass short right intended for 88-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor at CHI 20. 99-J.Taylor for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.5% · EPA -7.93]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 29:53) — (14:53) 8-R.Grossman pass short left to 12-J.Gage to CHI 42 for 17 yards (37-Y.Bell). FUMBLES (37-Y.Bell), RECOVERED by MIA-29-A.Goodman at CHI 45. 29-A.Goodman to CHI 12 for 33 yards (87-M.Muhammad). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -6.10]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 17:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short right intended for 31-S.Morris INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Vasher at MIA 24. 31-N.Vasher ran ob at MIA 23 for 1 yard. [WPA -13.7% · EPA -3.66]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 32:04) — (2:04) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 87-M.Muhammad for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +4.00]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Chicago Bears (Q2 40:41) — (10:41) 8-R.Grossman pass short right intended for 88-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor at CHI 20. 99-J.Taylor for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.5% · EPA -7.93]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 42:21) — (12:21) 5-D.Jones punts 47 yards to CHI 6, Center-97-J.Denney. 23-D.Hester MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-20-E.Jackson at CHI 6. 20-E.Jackson to CHI 6 for no gain (23-D.Hester). [WPA +23.7% · EPA +6.17]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 29:53) — (14:53) 8-R.Grossman pass short left to 12-J.Gage to CHI 42 for 17 yards (37-Y.Bell). FUMBLES (37-Y.Bell), RECOVERED by MIA-29-A.Goodman at CHI 45. 29-A.Goodman to CHI 12 for 33 yards (87-M.Muhammad). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -6.10]
• Chicago Bears (Q2 37:19) — (7:19) 8-R.Grossman sacked at CHI 34 for -8 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-93-K.Carter at CHI 34. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CHI at 07:14.) [WPA -8.4% · EPA -5.35]

Quarterback report card

R.Grossman led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• R.Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 47 dropbacks · 38.3% completion · -16.2% CPOE · -0.65 EPA/play · -30.62 total EPA
• J.Harrington (Miami Dolphins) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -6.47 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -21.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, +0.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Miami Dolphins leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• R. Grossman (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• J. Harrington (MIA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q1 45:09 · MIA 20 · Score 0-3
   (:09) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
2. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 40:52 · CHI 5 · Score 6-3
   (10:52) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short left to 86-M.Booker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 40:47 · CHI 2 · Score 7-3
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 40:41 · MIA 77 · Score 13-3
   (10:41) 8-R.Grossman pass short right intended for 88-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor at CHI 20. 99-J.Taylor for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 40:32 · CHI 2 · Score 14-3
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
6. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 32:04 · MIA 30 · Score 14-9
   (2:04) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 87-M.Muhammad for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 31:57 · MIA 2 · Score 14-10
   9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
8. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 28:17 · CHI 6 · Score 20-10
   (13:17) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 28:13 · CHI 2 · Score 21-10
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
10. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 16:07 · MIA 20 · Score 21-13
    (1:07) 9-R.Gould 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
11. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · CHI 24 · Score 27-13
    (10:08) 3-J.Harrington pass deep left to 84-C.Chambers for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:00 · CHI 2 · Score 28-13
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
13. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 1:13 · CHI 2 · Score 31-13
    (1:13) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.