Cincinnati
Bengals
1-3
70
FINAL
31
Miami
Dolphins
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Miami Dolphins 70-31 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Bengals solidify their position as a formidable contender, showcasing their explosive capabilities on the field.
Joe Burrow was nothing short of sensational, throwing for 592 yards and an astounding nine touchdown passes, connecting with Ja'Marr Chase for 473 receiving yards. The Bengals' offense operated at a breakneck pace, overwhelming the Dolphins’ defense with a mix of precision passing and big plays. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane provided a bright spot for Miami, rushing for 104 yards, but the Dolphins struggled to keep pace with Cincinnati's relentless scoring.
Defensively, the Bengals made their mark with Dax Hill leading the charge with seven total tackles, while Jonathan Allen contributed with 1.5 sacks. The turning point came early in the third quarter when Burrow connected with Chase for a 75-yard touchdown, extending the lead to an insurmountable margin. Despite Chris Johnson's two interceptions for Miami, the Dolphins were unable to capitalize, leaving the Bengals to cruise to a commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 28 | 22 | 79% | 592 | 9 | 3 | 118.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 41 | 17 | 41% | 246 | 1 | 2 | 49.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 20 | 104 | 5.2 | 19 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 14 | 473 | 33.8 | 160 | 8 | 80 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 25 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 19 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keion Crossen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius Wood | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 51 |

