Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 31–28 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Mitchell Trubisky
- Top passer
- B. Osweiler
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:17) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2018-10-14
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Chicago Bears 31–28 on 2018-10-14. Mitchell Trubisky posted a game-high +12.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(8:42) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 83-N.O'Leary for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(13:27) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 80-T.Burton for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(11:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson II for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(7:55) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(6:55) (Shotgun) 29-T.Cohen left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(9:19) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 15-A.Wilson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-B.Osweiler pass to 10-K.Stills is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(3:23) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle to 17-A.Miller for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(3:17) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. PENALTY on CHI-90-J.Bullard, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:42TD NON. O'LearyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 5
- Score
- 0-6
(8:42) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 83-N.O'Leary for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:38XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 13:27TD TBT. BurtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 9
- Score
- 6-7
(13:27) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 80-T.Burton for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 13:23XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-7
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:33TD Alton RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 12
- Score
- 13-7
(11:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson II for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:28XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 14-7
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:55FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 32
- Score
- 14-10
(7:55) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 6:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 21
- Score
- 20-10
(6:55) (Shotgun) 29-T.Cohen left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 6:50XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 21-10
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 0:30FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 7
- Score
- 21-13
(:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 9:19TD AWA. WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 43
- Score
- 21-19
(9:19) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 15-A.Wilson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 9:08Safety BOB. OsweilerPoints+2
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 21-21
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-B.Osweiler pass to 10-K.Stills is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 3:23TD Anthony MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 29
- Score
- 27-21
(3:23) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle to 17-A.Miller for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 3:17XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 28-21
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:17TD AWA. WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 75
- Score
- 28-27
(3:17) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:01XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 28-28
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. PENALTY on CHI-90-J.Bullard, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
OT 0:03FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 29
- Score
- 28-31
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Mitchell Trubisky · Chicago Bears · Passing · +12.07 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 2B. Osweiler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +9.49 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3T. Gabriel · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 4Alton Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 5N. O'Leary · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 6A. Wilson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 7K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 8
Frank Gore Jr. · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.34 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Mitchell Trubisky — CHI · Passing
Mitchell Trubisky posted the highest total EPA (+12.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
Mitchell Trubisky's top snap (-5.26 EPA): (12:21) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle intended for 84-B.Braunecker INTERCEPTED by 22-T.McDonald at MIA -5. Touchback.
Biggest single play (+6.20 EPA): B. Osweiler — (3:17) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Osweiler led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Osweiler (Miami Dolphins) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.49 total EPA
- Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +9.5% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +12.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.066 | +0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.294 | +0.202 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.124 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.066 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.2% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Chicago Bears +0.07, Miami Dolphins +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, +5.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +6.16 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — N. O'Leary (B. Osweiler pass)
- Chicago Bears — T. Burton (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Chicago Bears — Alton Robinson (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Chicago Bears — Tarik Cohen
- Miami Dolphins — A. Wilson (B. Osweiler pass)
- Chicago Bears — Anthony Miller (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Miami Dolphins — A. Wilson (B. Osweiler pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CHI 5 (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 83-N.O'Leary for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 8:38) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 21–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 80-T.Burton for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 13:23) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIA 12 (Q3 11:33) — (11:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson II for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 11:28) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CHI 32 (Q3 7:55) — (7:55) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIA 21 (Q3 6:55) — (6:55) (Shotgun) 29-T.Cohen left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 6:50) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CHI 7 (Q3 0:30) — (:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 15–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CHI 43 (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 15-A.Wilson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the CHI 2 (Q4 9:08) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-B.Osweiler pass to 10-K.Stills is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIA 29 (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle to 17-A.Miller for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 3:17) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CHI 75 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 3:01).
Overtime: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CHI 29 (OT 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (OT 8:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass deep right to 10-K.Stills to CHI 41 for 35 yards (38-A.Amos).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle to 17-A.Miller for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (OT 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- Miami Dolphins (OT 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 32-K.Drake right guard to CHI 1 for no gain (96-A.Hicks). FUMBLES (96-A.Hicks), RECOVERED by CHI-91-E.Goldman at CHI -1. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the loose ball recover
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:40) — (11:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right intended for 15-A.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Fuller at MIA 47. 23-K.Fuller to MIA 12 for 35 yards (86-M.Gesicki).
- Miami Dolphins (OT 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 32-K.Drake right guard to CHI 1 for no gain (96-A.Hicks). FUMBLES (96-A.Hicks), RECOVERED by CHI-91-E.Goldman at CHI -1. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the loose ball recover
- Chicago Bears (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 24-J.Howard left guard to MIA 1 for 1 yard (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn), RECOVERED by MIA-47-K.Alonso at MIA 1. 47-K.Alonso to MIA 1 for no gain (68-J.Daniels). Penalty on CHI-7
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 8:42 · CHI 5 · Score 0-6
(8:42) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 83-N.O'Leary for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 8:38 · CHI 15 · Score 0-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 13:27 · MIA 9 · Score 6-7
(13:27) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 80-T.Burton for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 13:23 · MIA 15 · Score 7-7
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 11:33 · MIA 12 · Score 13-7
(11:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 12-A.Robinson II for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 11:28 · MIA 15 · Score 14-7
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 7:55 · CHI 32 · Score 14-10
(7:55) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 6:55 · MIA 21 · Score 20-10
(6:55) (Shotgun) 29-T.Cohen left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 6:50 · MIA 15 · Score 21-10
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 0:30 · CHI 7 · Score 21-13
(:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 9:19 · CHI 43 · Score 21-19
(9:19) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 15-A.Wilson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 9:08 · CHI 2 · Score 21-21
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-B.Osweiler pass to 10-K.Stills is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 3:23 · MIA 29 · Score 27-21
(3:23) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle to 17-A.Miller for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 3:17 · MIA 15 · Score 28-21
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:17 · CHI 75 · Score 28-27
(3:17) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:01 · CHI 15 · Score 28-28
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. PENALTY on CHI-90-J.Bullard, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — OT 0:03 · CHI 29 · Score 28-31
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Mitchell Trubisky (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Miami Dolphins on 2018-10-14?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Chicago Bears 31-28 in Week 6, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: Chicago Bears 21, Miami Dolphins 6; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Miami Dolphins 15; Q5: Chicago Bears 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: Chicago Bears 28, Miami Dolphins 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — N. O'Leary (B. Osweiler pass) (Q1 8:42) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Burton (M. Trubisky pass) (Q3 13:27) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Robinson (M. Trubisky pass) (Q3 11:33) Chicago Bears touchdown — T. Cohen (Q3 6:55) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Wilson (B. Osweiler pass) (Q4 9:19) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Miller (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 3:23) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Wilson (B. Osweiler pass) (Q4 3:17) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 7:55, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 0:30, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (OT 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Miami Dolphins?
B. Osweiler (Miami Dolphins), 59.6% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.49 total passing EPA. Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears), 53.7% completion, +9.5% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +12.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Miami Dolphins?
Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-5.26 EPA): (12:21) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle intended for 84-B.Braunecker INTERCEPTED by 22-T.McDonald at MIA -5. Touchback..
Was Chicago Bears vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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