Cincinnati
Bengals
3-1
28
FINAL
10
Miami
Dolphins
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals triumphed over the Miami Dolphins with a convincing 28-10 victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Bengals solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Dolphins struggle to find their footing in a competitive conference.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow put on a masterclass performance, throwing for 339 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and decision-making throughout the game. Tee Higgins was a standout target, racking up 129 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable option in critical moments. Despite the Dolphins' efforts, they could not contain the Bengals' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, with Dexter Lawrence II leading the charge with 2.5 sacks that disrupted Miami's rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Burrow connected with Higgins for a touchdown, extending the Bengals' lead to two scores. The Dolphins struggled to recover from the momentum shift, and the Bengals' defense held strong, allowing only a single touchdown to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 339 | 3 | 2 | 100.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 14 | 10 | 71% | 135 | 0 | 1 | 72.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 11 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 64 | 6.4 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 129 | 32.3 | 36 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 121 | 17.3 | 36 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 40 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 26 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Ivey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 |

