Cincinnati
Bengals
2-2
38
FINAL
20
Miami
Dolphins
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a Week 5 showdown of the 2026 season, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Miami Dolphins 38-20, solidifying their position as a formidable contender. The Bengals, coming off a mixed start to the season, needed this victory to keep pace in a competitive division race, while the Dolphins were seeking to build momentum and improve their record.
On offense, the Bengals were firing on all cylinders. Joe Burrow, the reliable field general, threw for two touchdown passes, efficiently directing the attack. Chase Brown was the engine on the ground, rushing for a commanding 146 yards, keeping the Miami defense on their toes. Meanwhile, Ja'Marr Chase showcased his receiving prowess, notching 104 yards to help Cincinnati build and maintain their lead.
Defensively, the Bengals' Dax Hill led the charge with eight tackles, setting the tone with his aggressive play. Despite Malik Willis' efforts for the Dolphins, amassing 231 passing yards, Cincinnati's defense held firm, limiting Miami's scoring opportunities. The turning point came when the Bengals halted a promising Miami drive, ensuring the lead was never in jeopardy and allowing Cincinnati to control the tempo for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 35 | 26 | 231 | 1 | 0 | 101.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 27 | 18 | 198 | 2 | 0 | 112.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 17 | 146 | 8.6 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 10 | 54 | 5.4 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 28 | 3.1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mitchell Tinsley | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 34 |

