Cincinnati
Bengals
8-8
34
FINAL
35
Miami
Dolphins
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 35-34, improving their record to 4-1. This game was crucial for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning in a competitive season three landscape.
Malik Willis showcased his talents, throwing for 279 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Dolphins' high-flying offense. Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, amassing 135 rushing yards and providing Miami with a balanced offensive attack. Adjatay Dabbs also made his mark, racking up 115 receiving yards and keeping the Bengals' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Dolphins were anchored by Nick Herbig, who recorded three sacks, disrupting Cincinnati's offensive flow. Kyler Gordon's interception proved pivotal, halting a potential game-winning drive from the Bengals late in the fourth quarter. Miami's ability to apply pressure and create turnovers ultimately swung the momentum in their favor, solidifying their victory in a nail-biter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 18 | 12 | 279 | 3 | 2 | 109.7 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 13 | 10 | 158 | 3 | 0 | 156.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 9 | 135 | 15.0 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 7 | 44 | 6.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Adjatay Dabbs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elyiss Williams | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjatay Dabbs | WR | 2 | 115 | 57.5 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Elyiss Williams | TE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ian Premer | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Herbig | REDGE | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDGE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Hobbs | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Fitzgerald | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson Merritt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Neal Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

