After a slow start, the Bears defense rebounded to play takeaway in the second half of Thursday night's preseason opener against the Dolphins at Soldier Field.
Trailing 10-3 at halftime, the Bears converted two interceptions and a fumble recovery into a touchdown and two field goals, fueling a 24-0 run that resulted in a 27-10 victory.
The defense generated the three takeaways on eight Miami plays. The first turnover came early in the third quarter when cornerback Sherrick McManis ripped the ball away from running back Mike Gillislee and recovered it at the Dolphins' 37.