Cincinnati
Bengals
0-4
65
FINAL
64
Miami
Dolphins
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling offensive showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins, with a final score of 65-64. This Week 5 clash in the 2026 season featured two high-powered offenses, but it was the Bengals who managed to hold off a late rally from Miami to secure the victory.
Joe Burrow was nothing short of spectacular for Cincinnati, throwing for an astounding 618 yards and eight touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Andrei Iosivas emerged as his favorite target, racking up 297 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane led the Dolphins' ground game with 86 rushing yards, providing a solid effort in a high-scoring affair.
Defensively, the Bengals made crucial plays when it mattered most, with Bryan Cook leading the team in tackles with seven. Joey Bosa of Miami registered 2.5 sacks, but it was Jacob Rodriguez's interception that briefly shifted momentum in the Dolphinsโ favor. Ultimately, Cincinnati's defense held firm in the final moments, allowing them to secure the narrow victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 41 | 15 | 618 | 8 | 3 | 93.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 37 | 22 | 579 | 7 | 2 | 120.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 20 | 86 | 4.3 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 5 | 297 | 59.4 | 3 | 89 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 5 | 183 | 36.6 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 177 | 59.0 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 142 | 28.4 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacario Davis | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 3 | 5 | 48 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

