Cincinnati
Bengals
3-1
28
FINAL
7
Miami
Dolphins
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals cruised to a decisive 28-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 5 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this win, the Bengals showcased their offensive firepower and sent a message to the rest of the league.
Leading the charge was quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for an impressive 295 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his elite talent and precision. Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 76 rushing yards, while wide receiver Jeff Caldwell stole the spotlight with a spectacular 209 receiving yards, making key plays that kept the Dolphins on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, highlighted by Boye Mafe's 1.5 sacks and DJ Turner II's interception, both of which were crucial in stifling Miami's offensive momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Burrow connected with Caldwell for a long touchdown, shifting the game's momentum decisively in favor of Cincinnati and leaving the Dolphins struggling to respond.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 18 | 13 | 295 | 4 | 0 | 153.9 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 18 | 9 | 133 | 1 | 2 | 53.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 31 | 76 | 2.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 47 | 2.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 8 | 209 | 26.1 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

