In a thrilling showdown in Week 5 of the 2026 season, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 37-31. The win keeps the Bengals in the playoff conversation, while the Dolphins will need to regroup after a hard-fought contest. Miami quarterback Jaxson Dart had a standout performance, throwing for an impressive 370 yards and three touchdowns, but it was the Bengals' Denzel Boston who stole the show with 133 receiving yards, providing crucial targets for his quarterback. Meanwhile, Kaelon Black contributed on the ground, leading Cincinnati with 52 rushing yards, helping sustain drives throughout the game. Defensively, the Bengals made their presence felt with a key interception from Carlton Davis III, which proved pivotal in maintaining momentum late in the game. Although the Dolphins' T.J. Parker registered two sacks and Kamren Kinchens tallied ten tackles, it was Cincinnati's ability to capitalize on critical moments that ultimately determined the outcome. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter, where the Bengals' defense stiffened just enough to hold off a late-game surge from Miami.