Cincinnati
Bengals
0-4
44
FINAL
65
Miami
Dolphins
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Miami Dolphins topped the Cincinnati Bengals 65-44 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to solidify their playoff positioning, Miami delivered a statement performance to take command of the matchup.
Dolphins quarterback Josh Johnson lit up the field with an impressive 382 passing yards and five touchdown passes, showcasing his aerial prowess. Meanwhile, running back De'Von Achane dominated the ground game, racking up a staggering 254 rushing yards, while wide receiver Chris Bell added a solid 123 receiving yards, creating a formidable offensive trio that kept Cincinnati's defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Jacob Rodriguez led the charge with five total tackles and a sack, while Chris Johnson's two interceptions proved pivotal in stifling Cincinnati's attempts to rally back. Miami's defense, combined with their explosive offense, marked a turning point in the game, allowing them to maintain control and secure a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Johnson | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 382 | 5 | 0 | 155.1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 31 | 21 | 68% | 285 | 2 | 2 | 91.4 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 254 | 25.4 | 10 | 4 | 95 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 17 | 167 | 9.8 | 85 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ke'Shawn Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 123 | 30.8 | 44 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 76 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 57 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 26 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 36 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

