Cincinnati
Bengals
4-0
41
FINAL
27
Miami
Dolphins
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Miami Dolphins 41-27 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, but it was the Bengals who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Cincinnati's Chase Brown was a standout on the ground, rushing for 114 yards and providing a crucial balance to the Bengals' offense. Meanwhile, Miami's Jameis Winston put on a show through the air, racking up 360 passing yards and tossing four touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Cincinnati's scoring. Caleb Douglas also had a notable performance, leading all receivers with 154 yards, but the Dolphins fell short.
On the defensive side, Miami struggled to contain Cincinnati's relentless attack, allowing too many big plays. The game turned late in the second quarter when the Bengals' defense managed to stifle a promising Dolphins drive, forcing a turnover that shifted momentum. Cincinnati capitalized on that opportunity, extending their lead and ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameis Winston | QB | 31 | 14 | 360 | 4 | 2 | 100.8 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 22 | 15 | 269 | 3 | 1 | 130.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 19 | 114 | 6.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 154 | 38.5 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Dohnte Meyers | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Wilson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 53 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

