Game Recap
In a December week 13 meeting, the Dolphins enjoyed a 38-24 win over the Bears. Dolphins took the in the first two quarters 31-10 and stayed composed in the final 30 minutes.
The Dolphins were guided by Dan Marino who tossed in 270 yards passing, 3 touchdowns. Mark Duper had 107 yards receiving.
For the Bears, Steve Fuller threw for 1 touchdown. Walter Payton had 121 rushing yards. Willie Gault caught 79 yards receiving.
The Dolphins registered 335 total yards, 17 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bears ended up with 343 total yards, 23 first downs, 4 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat Chicago BearsCHI 38-24
- Date: Monday, December 2, 1985
- Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 335, Turnovers: 2
- Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 343, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CHI |
7 |
3 |
14 |
0 |
24 |
| MIA |
10 |
21 |
7 |
0 |
38 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Dan Marino | MIA | 14-27 | 270 | 3 | 1 | 52 | |
| Steve Fuller | CHI | 11-21 | 169 | 1 | 2 | 69 | |
| Jim McMahon | CHI | 3-6 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 20 | |
| Walter Payton | CHI | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Walter Payton | CHI | 23 | 121 | 0 | 15 | |
| Tony Nathan | MIA | 15 | 74 | 0 | 22 | |
| Steve Fuller | CHI | 6 | 19 | 2 | 9 | |
| Matt Suhey | CHI | 7 | 19 | 0 | 14 | |
| Woody Bennett | MIA | 5 | 12 | 0 | 5 | |
| Jim McMahon | CHI | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | |
| Lorenzo Hampton | MIA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Mark Duper | MIA | 5 | 107 | 0 | 52 | |
| Mark Clayton | MIA | 5 | 88 | 1 | 42 | |
| Willie Gault | CHI | 2 | 79 | 0 | 69 | |
| Nat Moore | MIA | 4 | 75 | 2 | 33 | |
| Ken Margerum | CHI | 4 | 61 | 1 | 20 | |
| Emery Moorehead | CHI | 4 | 33 | 0 | 12 | |
| Walter Payton | CHI | 2 | 16 | 0 | 11 | |
| Tim Wrightman | CHI | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CHI | 37 | 167 | 2 | | |
| MIA | 24 | 90 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CHI | 14-28 | 211 | 1 | 3 | 6 | |
| MIA | 14-27 | 270 | 3 | 1 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Chicago Bears at Miami Dolphins
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- Weather: 76 degrees, relative humidity 75%, wind 8 mph
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