Miami
Dolphins
0-1
24
FINAL
26
Cincinnati
Bengals
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 26-24 in a tightly contested Week 2 matchup of the 2028 season. Both teams fought hard, with the Dolphins looking to build momentum early in the season, but the Bengals ultimately held off their opponents for the win.
Drew Mestemaker led the Dolphins' offense, throwing for 161 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane was a standout in the ground game, racking up 82 rushing yards, while Deuce McHusband contributed 50 receiving yards to keep Miami competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals were formidable, with Witt Weeks leading the team with five total tackles, while Cashius Howell added a crucial sack. However, it was Gilbert Boley's two interceptions that proved pivotal, helping shift the momentum in favor of Cincinnati. The Bengals’ defense played a critical role in sealing the victory, with Boley's second pick coming at a crucial moment, ensuring they could maintain their slim lead to the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Mestemaker | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 161 | 1 | 4 | 66.8 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 15 | 50% | 133 | 0 | 1 | 48.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 82 | 6.3 | 16 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 13 | 76 | 5.8 | 25 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | — | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Deuce McHusband | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deuce McHusband | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rocky Bers | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 22 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Boley | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Witt Weeks | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rod Moore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martel Hight | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 62 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 56 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

