The Columbus Dispatch

Sanders’ kick caps Dolphins' comeback

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perfect, but in the end we found a way.”

The Dolphins took the kickoff to start overtime and marched 74 yards, but Drake fumbled just before crossing the goal line. Eddie Goldman recovered for the Bears.

They drove to the Miami 35-yard line, but former Dolphin Cody Parkey was wide right on a 53-yard field goal try with 2 minutes left. Drake then had a 15-yard reception to help set up Sanders’ field goal.

When the ball sailed between the uprights, Drake sank to both knees on the field and bowed his head in gratitude and relief.

“That’s the great thing about this sport and this team: When you’re down, you’re never out,” Drake said.

Albert Wilson turned two short passes into long touchdowns in the fourth quarter for the Dolphins, who overcame an 11-point deficit in the final 16 minutes of regulation.

“It was definitely a roller coaster,” Wilson said.

Miami (4-2), which began the day tied with New England for the AFC East lead, ended a two-game losing streak. Chicago (3-2) had a three-game winning streak snapped but remained atop the NFC North.

“Games like this sting,” receiver Allen Robinson said. “It stings for everybody.”

The Bears’ offense came alive after they trailed 7-0 at halftime. Miami then rallied from a 21-10 deficit to tie the score twice and force overtime.

Mitchell Trubisky threw for 316 yards and three secondhalf touchdowns, but the Bears were hurt by two turnovers in the red zone. Jordan Howard lost a fumble at the 1-yard line, and Trubisky was intercepte­d in the end zone by T.J. McDonald. Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki leaps over Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller on a reception in the second half.

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