Cincinnati
Bengals
2-2
14
FINAL
45
Miami
Dolphins
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display of offensive prowess, the Miami Dolphins topped the Cincinnati Bengals 45-14 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Dolphins continue to build momentum as they aim for a strong playoff push, while the Bengals struggle to find their footing in a competitive AFC.
Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for 221 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to exploit the Bengals' secondary. Derrick Henry added to the offensive explosion with a powerful 116 rushing yards, consistently breaking tackles to keep drives alive. Caleb Douglas was a key target, racking up 104 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Dolphins' scoring efforts.
Defensively, the Dolphins made their mark with a stellar performance, highlighted by Jacob Rodriguez's two interceptions that helped shift the game's momentum. Chop Robinson was a force on the pass rush, recording 1.5 sacks to disrupt Cincinnati's offensive rhythm. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Rodriguez's second pick set up Miami's third touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Bengals.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 12 | 8 | 221 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 19 | 10 | 148 | 2 | 2 | 73.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 17 | 116 | 6.8 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 104 | 52.0 | 1 | 64 | 1 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 41 |

