Cincinnati
Bengals
3-1
13
FINAL
19
Miami
Dolphins
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 19-13 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the Dolphins managed to secure their victory at home, showcasing resilience and strategic execution throughout the game.
Malik Willis led the Dolphins' offense with a solid performance, throwing for two touchdowns and establishing a rhythm that kept the Bengals' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow put up impressive numbers for the Bengals, amassing 249 passing yards and connecting with Ja'Marr Chase for 105 receiving yards. Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 74 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Dolphins' offensive efforts.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Zach Sieler's 1.5 sacks disrupted Burrow's timing, while Nate Hobbs' interception proved pivotal, halting a potential scoring drive by the Bengals. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Miami's defense stifled Cincinnati's final push, preserving their slim lead and sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 42 | 25 | 249 | 1 | 1 | 74.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 25 | 18 | 180 | 2 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 11 | 74 | 6.7 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 53 | 3.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 17 | 1.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 8 | 87 | 10.9 | 0 | 21 | 3 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clelin Ferrell | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daijahn Anthony | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 56 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 49 |

