Chicago Bears @ Miami Dolphins: Dec 13, 2026

Updated
Week 14
Chicago BearsBears
5-2 · Away
1:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Miami DolphinsDolphins
1-5 · Home

Bears vs Dolphins kicks off at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.

How to Watch Bears vs Dolphins: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, December 13, 20261:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
Hard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens
Week
NFL Week 14All Week 14 games

Outside the US: NFL Game Pass on DAZN.

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Bears vs Dolphins Preview

The Bears (5-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 5 seed in the NFC and have won two straight. The Dolphins (1-5) are No. 14 in the AFC, outside the top seven.

The Bears score 25.7 points a game and allow 20.4; the Dolphins score 16.3 and allow 26.2. The Bears are 2-1 away from home, and the Dolphins are 0-2 at home. It is an interconference game (NFC vs AFC), so it affects the overall record but not the conference tiebreakers.

Bears vs Dolphins: Tale of the Tape

BearsNFC vs AFCDolphins
5-2
Record
1-5
NFC #5
Playoff seed
AFC #14
25.7
Points per game
16.3
20.4
Points allowed
26.2
+5.3
Point differential
-9.8
2-1
Road / home record
0-2
0-2
Division record
1-0
W2
Streak
W1
7 days
Rest
7 days

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Cole TurnerDolphinsTEInjured ReserveAug 27, 2026
Darrell Baker Jr.DolphinsCBPhysically Unable To PerformJul 23, 2026
De'Von AchaneDolphinsRBInjured ReserveSep 28, 2026
Kyle LouisDolphinsSAFQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Reese TaylorDolphinsCBOutQuadOct 23, 2026
Rene KongaDolphinsDLInjured ReserveAug 5, 2026
Rob Beal Jr.DolphinsDEDoubtfulHamstringOct 23, 2026
Ronnie Harrison Jr.DolphinsLBInjured ReserveSep 19, 2026
Trey MooreDolphinsDEInjured ReserveSep 10, 2026
Willie Gay Jr.DolphinsLBQuestionableIllnessOct 23, 2026
Anthony Johnson Jr.BearsSAFInjured ReserveSep 18, 2026
Braxton JonesBearsOLInjured ReserveOct 3, 2026
Brittain BrownBearsRBInjured ReserveAug 31, 2026
Coby BryantBearsDBInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Cole KmetBearsTEInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Dayo OdeyingboBearsDLInjured ReserveOct 17, 2026
Hayden LargeBearsTEInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Jack SanbornBearsLBOutConcussionOct 21, 2026
Kyle MonangaiBearsRBOutThumb, ToeOct 21, 2026
Nephi SewellBearsLBInjured ReserveAug 25, 2026
Nikola KalinicBearsTEInjured ReserveAug 19, 2026
T.J. EdwardsBearsLBDoubtfulHamstringOct 21, 2026
Tony Fields IIBearsLBInjured ReserveSep 9, 2026
Tyrique Stevenson Sr.BearsDBQuestionableHipOct 21, 2026

Status as of 11:01 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

NFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
3Giants4-2-1NFC East leader
4Panthers3-3NFC South leader
5Bears5-2Wild Card
6Lions4-2Wild Card
7Packers4-3Wild Card
Playoff line

AFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
12Colts2-5Out
13Texans2-5Out
14Dolphins1-5Out
15Titans1-6Out
16Chargers0-6Out

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

Bears vs Dolphins Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025 season seriesDid not meet

Bears last 5

Dolphins last 5

Bears vs Dolphins Key Players

Bears logoBears

Dolphins logoDolphins

Season leaders, regular season.

More NFL Games on Dec 13, 2026

This Bears vs Dolphins page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Bears visit the Bills Dec 19; Dolphins visit the Packers Dec 20.

Bears vs Dolphins FAQs

What time does Bears vs Dolphins start?

The Chicago Bears play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT).

What are the Bears and Dolphins records?

Going into this game the Bears were 5-2 and the Dolphins were 1-5 this season.

Where do the Bears and Dolphins stand in the playoff race?

The Bears (5-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 5 seed in the NFC. The Dolphins (1-5) are No. 14 in the AFC, outside the top seven. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is Bears vs Dolphins a division game?

No. The Bears play in the NFC North and the Dolphins in the AFC East, so this interconference game counts in the overall record only.

Who is injured for Bears vs Dolphins?

As of 11:01 AM ET, Oct 27: Cole Turner (Dolphins, injured reserve); Darrell Baker Jr. (Dolphins, physically unable to perform); De'Von Achane (Dolphins, injured reserve); Kyle Louis (Dolphins, questionable, knee); Reese Taylor (Dolphins, out, quad); Rene Konga (Dolphins, injured reserve).

Where is Bears vs Dolphins being played?

At Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins.

Is Bears vs Dolphins on NFL Sunday Ticket?

Yes, outside the Bears and Dolphins markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel. Outside the US, NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game.

What is next for the Bears and Dolphins?

Bears visit the Bills on Saturday, December 19 at 8:20 PM ET; Dolphins visit the Packers on Sunday, December 20 at 1:00 PM ET.