PREDICTIONS

Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season record: 5 -3 ): Dolphins 3 1 , Bears 2 0

The Dolphins added a couple of pieces at the trade deadline with edge rusher Bradley Chubb the big one. The Bears lost the heart of their defense as linebacker Roquan Smith and defensive end Robert Quinn were traded. The message to Dolphins players is we’re winning now and the message to Bears players is management has given up on the season.

Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist (Season record: 4 -4 ): Dolphins 2 1 , Bears 1 8

The Dolphins will find a way to earn a scrappy road victory. Chicago has a solid rushing game and a good secondary. But as long as the Dolphins can stay out of their own way (few penalties, win the turnover battle) they should be OK. It might not be pretty, and probably won’t be high scoring, but it should be a Dolphins victory.