Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
37
FINAL
31
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins, finishing with a score of 37-31. The win was crucial for the Bengals as they solidified their position in a tightly contested season, showcasing their offensive prowess in a high-stakes battle.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for an impressive 368 yards and three touchdowns, proving once again why heβs a top-tier signal-caller in the league. Ja'Marr Chase was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 173 yards and a touchdown, while Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 95 rushing yards. The Bengals' offensive performance was a well-rounded effort that kept the Dolphins on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, Tacario Davis was a key player for the Bengals, recording seven total tackles and grabbing an interception that proved pivotal in the contest. The turning point came when Davis intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter, stifling a potential Dolphins comeback and allowing Cincinnati to maintain their lead. With Shemar Stewart adding a sack, the Bengals' defense stepped up when it mattered most, securing the victory and positioning the team for success moving forward.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 46 | 33 | 72% | 368 | 3 | 0 | 116.9 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 39 | 26 | 67% | 278 | 1 | 1 | 85.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 16 | 95 | 5.9 | 40 | 2 | 26 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 93 | 6.2 | 64 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | β | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 12 | 25 | 2.1 | β | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | β | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | β | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 173 | 24.7 | 86 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 8 | 131 | 16.4 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 11 | 87 | 7.9 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 10 | 70 | 7.0 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mitchell Tinsley | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | β | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacario Davis | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt Milano | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.J. Britt | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Simpson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 3 | 4 | 50 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 46 |

