**Bears vs. Dolphins Preseason 2025: Game Preview & Season Outlook**
The first glimpse of the 2025 NFL season kicks off with the **Miami Dolphins visiting the Chicago Bears** for Preseason Week 1 on **Sunday, August 10, 2025**, at Soldier Field. The Bears, under new head coach **Ben Johnson**, welcomed the Dolphins in a game that ended in an electrifying **24–24 tie**.
From this opener:
- **Austin Booker** dominated defensively with **three sacks**, including a strip-sack that led to a **Case Keenum touchdown pass to Deion Hankins**.
- **Tyreek Hill**’s shoulder injury remains a key storyline as he works toward being ready for the regular season.
- Dolphins fans have their eyes on rookies like **Kenneth Grant** and QB **Quinn Ewers** to make early impressions.
For viewing:
- The preseason game was available on **CBS Miami, FOX affiliates**, and streaming via **NFL+**.
Looking ahead to the regular season:
- The **Bears** open with a **Monday Night Football** matchup against the Vikings, have a **Black Friday game in Philadelphia**, and a unique **Saturday Week 16 home game vs. Green Bay**.
- The **Dolphins** kick off on **September 7** in Indianapolis, host the Patriots in Week 2, play internationally against the Commanders in Madrid in Week 11, and take on top AFC competition including the Chargers, Ravens, and Bills.
**Bottom line:** A tight preseason opener sets the stage for a compelling season. Chicago looks to build with a new coach and exciting QB in Caleb Williams, while Miami aims for consistency with McDaniel and Tua Tagovailoa leading the charge.
