Cincinnati
Bengals
3-1
61
FINAL
13
Miami
Dolphins
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals dominated the Miami Dolphins with a resounding 61-13 victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This decisive win solidifies the Bengals' position as a formidable force in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic execution throughout the game.
Quarterback Joe Burrow delivered an exceptional performance, throwing for 565 yards and an impressive eight touchdowns, leading the Bengals' offensive onslaught. Ja'Marr Chase was a standout target, racking up 177 receiving yards, while Miami’s De'Von Achane provided a glimmer of hope for the Dolphins with 78 rushing yards, but it was not nearly enough to keep pace with Cincinnati’s firepower.
Defensively, the Bengals made their mark with Boye Mafe leading the charge with two sacks, disrupting Miami's offensive rhythm. The game shifted dramatically when Burrow connected with Chase for a long touchdown in the second quarter, which not only extended the lead but also demoralized the Dolphins. Despite a couple of interceptions by Miami’s Kyle Louis, the Bengals' defense maintained control, ultimately sealing a commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 44 | 31 | 70% | 565 | 8 | 5 | 112.8 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 34 | 10 | 29% | 170 | 2 | 5 | 27.9 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 78 | 5.6 | 14 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 177 | 29.5 | 91 | 4 | 58 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 7 | 160 | 22.9 | 84 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 8 | 138 | 17.3 | 76 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| #555221781 | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 0 | |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 25 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 9 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |

