Overview
- Ben Johnson’s first game as head coach and offensive play-caller ended in a 24-24 stalemate against Miami at Soldier Field.
- Second-year defensive end Austin Booker tallied three sacks, four quarterback hits and six tackles to emerge as a disruptive pass-rusher.
- Linebacker Noah Sewell forced a fumble, made six tackles and sealed the tie with a fourth-and-1 stop at the 1-yard line.
- Undrafted receiver Jahdae Walker led Chicago with 41 receiving yards and scored on a 14-yard touchdown while rookie tight end Colston Loveland returned smoothly from shoulder surgery.
- The starting left tackle job remains undecided after Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo and Theo Benedet each took snaps in Sunday’s opener.