Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
26
FINAL
15
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals topped the Miami Dolphins 26-15 in a pivotal Week 5 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for early playoff positioning, the Bengals emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 227 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Bengals' offensive efforts. His connection with the receivers proved crucial, as the team capitalized on key plays to build an early lead. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane of the Dolphins put forth a strong performance with 68 rushing yards, but Miami struggled to keep pace in the air.
Defensively, Cincinnati made its mark with standout performances, including Tacario Davis, who recorded seven total tackles, and DJ Turner II, who intercepted a crucial pass. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Turner’s pick halted a Miami drive and shifted momentum firmly in the Bengals' favor, allowing them to maintain control and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 38 | 24 | 227 | 2 | 0 | 97.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 42 | 24 | 213 | 1 | 1 | 68.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 68 | 4.9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 18 | 65 | 3.6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 8 | 10 | 1.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mitchell Tinsley | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacario Davis | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Anthony Smith | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clelin Ferrell | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Foskey | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 49 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 48 |

