Cincinnati
Bengals
2-2
37
FINAL
6
Miami
Dolphins
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Miami Dolphins 37-6 in Week 5 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable force in the league. With this victory, Cincinnati continues to build momentum as they eye a playoff push, while the Dolphins will need to regroup after a tough outing on their home turf.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was exceptional, throwing for 241 yards and three touchdowns, leading the way for Cincinnati's offense. Ja'Marr Chase emerged as his favorite target, racking up 96 receiving yards, while Chase Brown contributed effectively on the ground with 54 rushing yards. This offensive firepower was too much for Miami to handle throughout the game.
The Bengals' defense was equally impressive, with Barrett Carter's standout performance including five total tackles and two interceptions, completely disrupting Miami's passing game. Dexter Lawrence II also made his presence felt with a sack, helping to keep the Dolphins' offense in check. The turning point came early in the second half when Carter's second interception led to a quick touchdown, pushing the Bengals' lead to an insurmountable 30-6, effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 17 | 11 | 241 | 3 | 0 | 147.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 25 | 14 | 149 | 0 | 5 | 33.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 54 | 5.4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 17 | 46 | 2.7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 44 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

